When you think of your aging loved ones, what do you worry about most? Is it a heart attack or stroke cutting short their life, or perhaps cancer? While these illnesses are very real worries for every
Adapting Your Home When an Elderly Parent is Moving In
No matter what our condition may be or what our age is, we all reach a certain time when we need someone to take care of us, caring and helping us in the winter days of our lives. This largely depends
10 Mental Health and Recovery Resources for Seniors
7% of people (that’s over 20 million in the US) have a major depressive disorder (1). More than HALF of these people do not get the treatment they need (2). We hope the following resources can guide y
The Aid and Attendance Pension Benefit – Does Your Loved One Qualify?
For aging veterans, getting the proper level of home care is important for many reasons. Elderly individuals may require assistance at home and, if they are wartime veterans age 65 or over or the surv
How to Advocate for an Older Adult
Advocacy is problem solving with a heart. We problem solve every day to deal with life’s challenges. When a family member is sick or needs help we are there for them. Helping older adults is more of t
Is Vision Loss Inevitable With Age?
Eighty-three percent of U.S. adults believe their eyesight will worsen as they age, no matter what preventive steps they take, according to a recent DSM Nutritional Products survey. While genetics and
Home Care or Home Health Care – What’s the Difference?
When your parents have decided to age at home with some assistance, home care and home health care are generally the two options. The one they choose depends on what their needs are. Basically, they a