Old and Lonely with Few Friends Increases Health Risk
A shrinking circle of family and friends contributes to poorer health in old age, but if you…
How to Plan a Successful Vacation For Caregiver and Care Recipient
What is your ideal summer vacation? A time for relaxation or maybe a family reunion? Sightseeing or…
Men Account for 40% of All Caregivers
Caregiving in the U.S. Becoming a Way of Life; More than 15% of Population is Caregiving Family…
Geriatric Health Conditions Have Major Effect on Half of All Seniors
Half of all older adults were found in a new study to have one of more conditions…
How to Effectively Deal With Aging Parents Who Push Your Buttons
Unfortunately, we all know the uncomfortable feeling of having our buttons perfectly pushed by our parents, (after…
Avoiding Falls In Seniors
Q. I had an aging aunt who fell and broke her hip. She was never the same…
Dealing with a Parent Who Abandons Accepted Standards of Personal Hygiene
It seems the time has come to face the awkward situation of bathing a parent or loved…
Caring For a Loved One With Dementia
Caring For a Loved One With Dementia Caring for someone with dementia can be extremely mentally and…
Avoiding Burnout as a Caregiver
Avoiding Burnout as a Caregiver Caring for a loved one who is experiencing difficulties performing their regular…
Caregiving Exacts a Heavy Toll on Marriage and Career
Caregiving Exacts Heavy Toll on Marriage and Career A new survey finds about one-third of all caregivers…