5 Gifts for Seniors That Prevent Falls

5 Gifts for Seniors That Prevent Falls

No matter where you are in the holiday shopping process–whether you’ve been crossing gifts off your list since Black Friday, or have not yet started to shop–if you are caring for aging parents, investing in the gift of fall prevention at home can have a...
Helping Parents Downsize Their Stuff

Helping Parents Downsize Their Stuff

Sometimes, caring for an aging parent can go above and beyond helping them with physical tasks, like bathing, dressing and cooking. These physical tasks are can be challenging, but the emotional aspects of caring for an aging parent can be daunting at times....
Use Labor Day For A Self-Care Day

Use Labor Day For A Self-Care Day

Labor Day is more than just an annual holiday that marks the end of summer. The original intent behind creating this federal holiday was to honor “the contributions that workers have made to the strength, prosperity, laws, and well-being of the country.”...
Friendship & Social Support for Caregivers

Friendship & Social Support for Caregivers

When caring for an elderly loved one, you are often responsible for a multitude of caregiving tasks every single day. In fact, the Family Caregiver Alliance estimates that 1.5 million older adults cannot complete three or more activities of daily living, such as...
Talking To Dad About Taking Away The Car Keys

Talking To Dad About Taking Away The Car Keys

For many people, having the ability to drive a car means unlimited freedom and independence. From the moment you receive a driver’s license, you gain access to a whole world beyond your front door, especially if you live in areas that don’t have comprehensive public...