Helping Your Aging Parents Plan for the Future Have you mapped out a plan with your aging parents to address what will be done as they move toward their more senior years? If you haven’t yet, you’re not alone. 53% of adult children anticipate that talking through...
Ahh. Summer. The season of the annual beach trip, family picnics in the park, and backyard barbeques. But it’s also the season for something less celebratory: higher risks of dehydration in the elderly Of course, not getting enough fluids isn’t good for any of us, but...
Does your loved one live alone? Do they live in an area that tornadoes commonly pass through each year? If so, then tornado safety for seniors is something you’ve likely considered. On average, about 1,200 tornadoes are reported each year in the United States. In...
Wait…has Mom been taking her new medicine this week? As caregivers, we know this question all too well. Using a medication chart template may seem tedious, but the overlapping realities of old age, numerous ailments, and multiple medications means seniors are...
Help manage mom’s finances… Make sure she (consistently) takes her medicine… Run to the grocery store to stock up on nutritious food she’ll actually eat… Sound familiar? If you’re taking care of elderly parents at home, there’s likely nothing you...
