Every day, you’re going to your mom and dad’s house, helping them with their daily routines, and watching them struggle in new and concerning ways. You’re watching your dad’s health deteriorate, and you start to…

It is essential to keep communication strong between you and your elderly loved one. It can help with both physical and mental health issues. Many elderly people have trouble communicating their feelings and emotions. They…

Everyone should be concerned about their heart health. Most people don’t think about their heart health until it causes them problems. By then, in some cases, it is too late. However, you can help your…

Cognitive changes can be unnerving to witness. You’re likely used to seeing your elderly family member function well, and to suddenly see her using questionable judgment or forgetting things that she’s known all her life…

Former President Jimmy Carter, aged 95, recently suffered a fall at his home in Plains, GA. Unfortunately, the fall resulted in some injuries that landed him in the hospital for a brief stay. President Carter’s…

In some states, heating systems are on. Wintry blasts of frosty air have hit. Snow is falling. As temperatures dip to freezing or below freezing, it’s also a time when some older adults have issues…

When you are a family caregiver for your elderly parent, the care they need is often at the forefront of your mind. It is important to remember, however, that their needs are not the only…