Aging Parents

Understanding what to do in case of a fire is particularly important for those offering elderly assistance. After the age 65, people are two times as liable to be hurt or... keep reading →

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and what better time to acknowledge their sacrifice since it’s also the month when families gather to celebrate all things for... keep reading →

Thanks to medicine and healthy lifestyles, people are living longer and longer. Caring for the physical, emotional and psychological needs for aging parents has become a... keep reading →

Aging parent issues will touch everyone eventually. What are the signs that your parent is no longer able to live on their own and needs help? Find out from someone who has... keep reading →

Anyone caring for the elderly understands the importance of keeping good medication records to ensure that no dangerous medication accidents occur. The Federal Food... keep reading →

Do you have an elderly parent (or two)? Do you know their end-of-life wishes? Are they written down? Do your parents have enough money to live the way they want to until they... keep reading →

When discussing elder services recently with an online caregiver support group, I wondered what elder services were available for my parents. The first place I checked was... keep reading →

Valuable lessons learned from my grandparents! keep reading →

A young boy finds the resources he needs to save his grandmother's home. What does this tell us about what a real "family" means? keep reading →

No one wants to fall, but the elderly are more vulnerable to doing so and suffering and injury if they do.  Here are some helpful posts and research that will help to... keep reading →