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As parents get older, most of them want to live out their aging years in their own homes. Who wouldn’t? It’s comfortable, familiar, and in some cases it can be the best financial decision. What happens when Mom, Dad, or Auntie cannot safely live on their own? What is the best choice to make?...

This information was first published on ActivCare.com, a residential memory home care facility in San Diego, CA.  If you are reading this, chances are you have cared for or are currently caring for someone diagnosed with Dementia, which is a syndrome that falls under the Alzheimer’s umbrella. It...

It’s no secret that technology is evolving at a pace that is difficult for most people to keep up with. It seems like once you master the current smartphone or social media site, another, more advanced and complicated one has already pooped up and taken over. Even so, don’t let the fear of not...

Most people enjoy the change in weather when the seasons change,  but not may people like the germs and sicknesses that seem to come with it. Some people think getting sick is inevitable, but let’s look at some simple and practical ways to beat off the beast of illness before it takes its hold in...

Food. We love it. It tastes good, it satisfies our hunger, and it gives our body the fuel to function. Most of the time we are aware of the taste and the satisfaction it brings, but often we forget how it affects our bodies, and unfortunately, it doesn’t always affect us in a positive way. It’s...

The words ‘holiday’ and ‘depression’ may not seem to go hand-in-hand, but according to the American Medical Resource Institute, “Approximately 6 million people over 65 are depressed”.  Some of the signs of depression are persistent sadness, frequent tearfulness, weight changes, and changes in...

If you have aging parents and you visit with them often, you may start to notice a few things that may surprise you. Maybe you find some expired food in the fridge. Perhaps you notice that the house isn’t as clean as it was when they were raising you, or they are slower to remember important dates...

Communication is a learned skill. Most people don’t naturally grow into great communicators without first having practiced, whether through formal schooling, life experience, or a mixture of both. Communicating with aging parents can have the potential to be frustrating for both parties. Health...

Aging at home is what most older Americans desire, mainly due to the comfort of being somewhere they are familiar with and the privacy and independence that it offers. If you are a caregiver or caring for an aging relative, it’s important to keep the home safe in order to prevent falls, burns, or...

As we become older, our balance, flexibility, and coordination suffer some loss, mainly due to inactivity and vision problems.  This naturally leads to an increase in the chances that we will fall or trip over something. According to the National Council On Aging, falls account for the majority...