What if They Don’t Listen? Tips for When Aging Parents Don’t Take Advice.
Caring for aging parents is difficult, to put it mildly. The role of parent and child seems to flip and that is never an easy transition. It can be hard...
Grandparenting: The Surprising Benefits
It’s true, parenting is for the young. The daily grind of raising littles isn’t ideal for those of us who are on the other side of the hill. But Grandparenting… well,...
A Case for Community Living
Each new phase of life brings about its own challenges. But one thing is consistent throughout our entire lives – we need community. Isolation is a threat to every age,...
The Importance of the Elderly Staying Hydrated
Drinking from the Fountain of Youth There’s a reason it’s called the “Fountain of Youth.” Drinking plenty of water and staying hydrated will make you feel younger, look younger, and even...
Dealing With Dementia Naturally
There are few diagnoses scarier than dementia. Witnessing a loved one disappear into their own world and exhibit behaviors they never did before is heart wrenching. We long to do...
Exercise and the Elderly
For the elderly, exercise is often viewed as something of the past. What good would exercise be this late in the game? Actually, research shows that exercise is an essential...
Identifying Hearing Loss
Experiencing hearing loss as we age is actually quite common. The problem is, it can be easily overlooked as it often happens gradually. As a caregiver, how can you help...
