Assisted living facilities offer a housing alternatives for older adults who may need help with dressing, bathing, eating, and toileting, but do not require the intensive medical and nursing care prov
4 Eye-Opening Facts About Aging Eyes And Vision Problems
Most Americans know that aging eyes and vision problems go hand in hand. In other words, vision problems begin to increase as they age. What they may not realize is that reduced vision quality is also
“It’s My Fault”
Caregivers are artists at feeling guilty. Check it out for yourself. How many times a day do you sink into self-blaming comments such as, “I’m so terrible because I put my husband/wife/parent in a nur
Aging in Place
According to the Families USA Senior Watch, nineteen to one, older Americans in need of long term care, would prefer to be cared for at home. These older adults who are over 65 years of ag
Important Care Management Information For Caregivers
Here are good questions to ask your loved one when they are transitioning to a new care situation such as, moving to an assisted living facility or hiring a private and/or agency caregiver.
This quest
Fibroids And Polyps: What Women Should Know About A Common Health Problem
(BPT) – Women might be surprised to know that most of them will develop fibroids or polyps as a health issue sometime in their lives. In fact, studies show that 70 percent of white women and 80 percen
Red Flags When You Visit Your Aging Parents
¨ Change in weight
¨ Change in short term memory
¨ Change in usual routine
¨ Change is speech and/or ambulation
¨ Bills not being paid
¨ Entering contests
¨ Refusing to go with friends on outings or g
