The holidays are for enjoyment, away from the stress of work and other life's challenges. It's the season we spend and share with our friends and family.However, the holiday festivities also come with a lot of food, which can be overwhelming if you have diabetes....
For most families, the holiday season is a time for gathering, sharing, laughter and memories. It's also a time for gifts and presents for everyone, but seniors with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia may not be able to use gifts they would have loved...
Dementia During The Pandemic Alters, But Doesn't Cancel, Thanksgiving Plans With Family. The holiday season is coming at us full force this year, while the pandemic still lingers in our lives. We are left questioning, again, what do we do for our celebrations, and how can...
Thanksgiving is all about reminiscing, reflecting, and togetherness. For families caregiving for senior loved ones, Thanksgiving can also be very stressful. Thanksgiving is considered one of the most meaningful and joyous holidays as it celebrates family traditions and togetherness. However, planning and hosting holiday gatherings, or...
Although used interchangeably by many people, 'in-home care' and 'home health care' are very different and families in need of an extra pair of hands need to understand the difference between the two. Knowing which type of home care assistance suits the needs of your...
As our parents age, we often reach the time when a family has to decide if it is no longer safe for a senior to be living alone. Decisions about how to care for the people who raised us are some of the hardest of...
Talking with senior citizens about the future can be difficult. This may explain why more than 90% of survey participants in the U.S. over the age of 65 have not even spoken with their significant others, parents, or adult children about critical long-term care issues....