National Nurse’s Week is May 6th through May 12th and offers a perfect opportunity for you to examine what nurses could do for your senior.
Have you talked to your parents about a senior care plan? You might not have thought much about it. If your mom or dad has
Emotional overeating is a common way to confront stress, anger, sadness, loneliness, and other negative emotions. As a family caregiver, you are likely to experience
When family members are responsible for the primary care of an aging relative, they are doing a wonderful thing and providing a great service. However,
Some people think that venting is bad for you, especially if you’re a family caregiver. If you’re venting in an unhealthy manner, then that’s likely
Preventing falls is often a major goal for family caregivers and that might mean that you need to tackle the problem from a few different
Low vision is a common element of aging, but when it starts to interfere with function and daily activities it can have a serious impact
Hearing loss affects half of all U.S. men and women over the age of 75. The loss of hearing occurs gradually, but it can lead
Deep vein thrombosis, or DVT, is a concern in elderly adults that aren’t very active. Anytime a blood clot forms in the veins, it’s a
Is your elderly mom or dad getting surgery that requires them to stay in the hospital for a few days? As their family caregiver, you
