What is Home Care and is it Right for Me?
According to a recent AARP survey, a majority (77%) of Americans aged 50-and-over want to continue aging in place for as long as possible. If you feel that way, home care might be the perfect choice for you.
What to Look for When Selecting a Home Care Agency
Are you staying up at night worrying about your aging parent's health and wellbeing? If you think it's time for home care, here’s how to select the right home care agency so that their needs are met and their wishes are respected.
How Can I Find a Professional Home Caregiver?
Your elderly father still lives alone in the house you grew up in. Dad’s health hasn’t been the greatest lately, so you’ve been trying to help him out when you have time. After considering your options, you’ve decided that it might be best to hire dad a professional home caregiver.
How to Help an Elderly Parent Age with Dignity
When your aging parent's health and mobility start to decline, it can be hard to watch as you remember all the love and nurturing that they gave you growing up. Fortunately, there are several reliable ways to help an elderly parent age with dignity, starting with these.
Should My Aging Parent Move in with Me?
At some point you may be asking yourself “Should I ask my aging parent to move in with me?”. Deciding if you should move an aging parent into your home takes some thought. Here’s how to determine if it’s the right call.
How Can I Care for My Mother If She Becomes Incapacitated?
Your elderly mother was recently diagnosed with dementia, and you can see the disease changing her with each passing month. Because mom still lives on her own, you’d like to start planning some care for her in the event she becomes incapacitated.
Why Is a Good Exercise Routine So Important for Seniors?
Numerous studies have shown that regular exercise benefits people of all ages, including those 65-and-over. Sadly, millions of aging in place elderly Americans don’t exercise like they should, which eventually has a negative effect on their health and wellbeing. On the other hand, seniors who follow a good exercise routine typically enjoy longer, healthier and happier lives.
