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...
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...
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,...
Has an aging loved one recently had a car accident? Maybe it was just a fender bender, but it may point to a larger issue. Have you noticed dents or scrapes on their car, curb, or fences? No one wants to be told that they are no longer fit to drive, but by intervening...
Summer is a wonderful time of year and with the pool parties, bbq’s, and family gatherings, rarely do health concerns enter our mind. The onset of summer also means the onset of heat, and dehydration is a very common problem in aging adults. Most people do not think...
on 3 Signs a Senior May be Trying to Hide Memory LossHave you noticed significant changes in the behavior of an aging loved one? Has their once outgoing and friendly personality been replaced with a withdrawn or impatient attitude? Maybe they’re just having a bad day...