As your dad’s caregiver, you spend a lot of time helping him with household and personal chores. But, you also have a job, a family of your own, and a home to maintain.
Elder care offers a lot of different benefits for your aging adult, depending on what she needs.
September happens to be Disaster Preparedness Month as this is often the month the worst of the nation’s hurricanes hit.
While she’s always wanted to stay in her current home, it’s getting harder for her to manage everything she needs to do each day.
When seniors are in the habit of exercising outdoors, like going for walks or bike rides, they may not want to stop exercising outdoors just because the weather is getting a little warm.
Since your dad’s stroke, he’s needed more help than you and your brother can manage. You both work full time and have to travel for your jobs.
Bladder cancer occurs when the cells of that organ change and grow uncontrollably, developing a tumor. It usually begins in the cells (urothelial cells) that line the inside of the bladder.
The statistics show that seniors who are socially isolated have a higher risk of developing depression and anxiety as well as physical health problems.
Your dad has COPD, and it can make it hard for him to breathe. His doctors tell you to make sure you avoid cleaners with strong perfumes or chemical scents.
Heat stroke can happen fast and it can cause serious medical issues or even death. Seniors and their families should take the threat of heat-related illness very seriously.
