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Maintaining a household takes a lot of work, and it can be difficult to manage as people get older. But, aging and loss of independence don’t have to go hand in hand. With the help of in-home care, seniors can live at home longer without compromising their health and safety. Caregivers can provide a wide…
What do you get for the man who has everything? Choosing Father’s Day gifts can be especially challenging for senior dads, considering that you’ve already had decades of similar gift-giving occasions. You’ve likely already used many gift ideas, and it can be challenging to come up with something new. If you need some gift ideas…
The holidays are a special and significant time when people spend time with family and friends. While everyone enjoys having this celebratory time with loved ones, it also means that people are more likely to take time off of work. Even though everyone deserves an occasional holiday, healthcare needs don’t recognize dates on the calendar….
Getting healthy and staying healthy requires a whole team of medical professionals. Doctors and nurses get a lot of the credit for keeping people healthy, and we’d never say they deserve any less. But the real unsung heroes of the medical field may very well be physical therapists. Physical therapists do a lot to make…
The weather is warming up. That means the return of warmer days and lots of sunshine. While this can be a welcome change, it also presents some unique challenges for senior citizens and people with chronic illnesses. Seniors are particularly at increased risk for some specific concerns in the heat due to overheating. Medications, transportation…
Your parents cared for you in your younger years but now your positions have traded places. It can be emotional and challenging to see your parents getting older and to recognize that they need help. When it becomes clear that your senior parents need help, you have to face some important decisions. Here are some…
You want to believe your parents are all-powerful and invincible. It can be difficult to see some signs that suggest your parents are starting to slow down and lose some of their abilities. But at the same time, changes may occur so subtly that you may not notice or might be more likely to second-guess…