Being prepared for an emergency is important at any age. As an aging adult, it is important to think about what steps you or your loved one should be taking to be prepared in case of an emergency. Emergency preparedness for seniors consists of a few more arrangements to ensure less anxiety and stress in Read More
Switching to a Geriatric Doctor
The importance of having a good relationship with a trusted physician becomes greater as we age. Our bodies change over time, and our health care needs to change with us. Geriatrics is a branch of medicine that focuses on senior health and the prevention and treatment of disability and disease in old age. For some Read More
Expert Advice: What is Geriatric Care
Are you struggling with your aging or taking care of an older loved one? Aging can be overwhelming, but you and your loved ones don’t have to stop living life to the fullest, just because getting older throws you a curveball or presents challenges. If you have the right guidance, direction, navigation, and sound advice Read More
Five Mistakes Families Make Trying to Bring in Caregivers
“My husband does not want a babysitter.” “Mom doesn’t want to pay for care.” “Dad insists he can take care of Mom.” “My mother thinks she is fine, but she’s not cooking and therefore losing weight.” “My wife will not let anyone clean the house or assist her in cooking. She can’t do either anymore Read More
Easing the Journey of Parkinson’s with the Help of a Life Care Professional
When an individual receives a Parkinson’s diagnosis, it can be all consuming and take over as the focus of life. The good news is that with some excellent coaching, it is easy to see the diagnosis as only part of who the individual is, not who they are as a whole. During the early phase Read More
Dad is over-caring for Mom – Help!
So often adult children see one parent overcaring for the other – out of love and duty and become alarmed at the cost of that kind of love. The caregiving parent resists help even from their children. But, they see that Dad is tired, falling asleep at the dinner table, not taking care of his health Read More
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