Consider the numerous tools you use every single day – your phone, hairbrush, toothbrush – simple things, but ones you cannot envision living without. For many older adults, there are basic assistive devices available that could mean the...
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When it comes to working together to ensure the needs of one’s aging parents are met, even the closest of family members may find themselves in conflict. Emotions and stress levels are, of course, running high. Add to that your past family...
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On a hot summer day, there is nothing more satisfying than a tall, cold drink; however, for a senior with swallowing issues, or dysphagia, this simple pleasure could be downright dangerous. Dysphagia affects millions of seniors, as a result of...
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What are your first thoughts when you wake up in the morning? Are you looking forward to what your day will bring, or would you rather crawl back beneath the covers and stay there? If you are experiencing more dread than delight as you think...
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It might have come completely out of the blue: an unanticipated fall that led to a fractured hip requiring Mom to have help and support at home after surgery. Or, it may have been building up over the years, such as through the slow and...
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It is simple to get swept up in the everyday tasks of caregiving for an older adult you care about. There is a great deal to be done, and frequently it is just quicker and more efficient to do it all yourself, letting a loved one relax. After...
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Looking at the past several months, family caregivers have had to handle seemingly unsurmountable challenges in connection with the care of the senior family members they love. With COVID-19’s particular dangers to seniors and people who have...
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Scientists at the UC San Diego School of Medicine who thought they were investigating connective tissue cell protein received quite a surprise when they instead discovered a treatment to eradicate the symptoms of Parkinson’s disease in mice. Not...
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After months of distancing, isolating and quarantining from friends and family, can it be safe for older adults to think about going out now? Regrettably, there is no cut-and-dry answer, and a range of criteria should be taken into consideration...
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In an ideal world, we might perfectly compartmentalize our caregiving duties, adhering to a routine that met the requirements of a senior loved one, while enabling enough time needed to manage our assortment of other responsibilities. But...
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Times of crisis may bring out both the best and also the worst in us. During the coronavirus pandemic, we’ve heard stories of people hoarding items and selling them in order to make an excessive profit, along with stories of people who selflessly...
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Recognizing the best place to turn with regard to the latest, most reliable information on COVID-19, especially as it pertains to seniors and family members who take care of them, is extremely important – and confusing. With many sources and...
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