If you have an elderly parent and are caring for them, you may find that there will often be friction. Your views may not always be in line with theirs. They may also have quirks that can be challenging to […]
These days, almost everyone is on social media. From the young to the elderly, everyone has at least one account for updating their friends and family about the latest on their lives, as well as keeping in touch with each […]
Coming to terms that your elderly loved one or aging parent needs to move to an assisted living facility or nursing home can be overwhelming. After all, it’s a big decision. However, if you’re one of those who are still […]
Find out more about elderly depression and what you can do if it happens to you or your aging loved ones. Depression in the elderly occurs more commonly than you think. Often, it’s those who suffer from age-related disabilities and […]
Realizing that you, your partner, or a family member needs the care of a nursing home is a big deal. In fact, it’s a milestone that many people face. Now, the challenge lies in finding the right nursing home. Finding […]
The time when an elderly loved one has to move to an elderly facility can be considered as a bittersweet milestone. It takes off the challenge of care from the family while allowing the senior to live a more independent […]
Contrary to popular belief, Alzheimer’s is not just for the elderly. There are cases when younger people are affected by Alzheimer’s as well. This is called early-onset Alzheimer’s and can occur to people younger than 65 years old.
A lot of people would agree: memory loss seems to be part of aging. Oftentimes, people would joke about forgetting things and getting old. In fact, elderly people can attest that certain memory issues can become a problem, as it […]
As you get older, you metabolize alcohol differently as when you’re younger. Alcohol also has different effects on your body as you age, especially if you have other health conditions or are taking medication. For the elderly, too much alcohol […]
For those who care for an elderly family member, there seems to be two ways that they get to their role of caring for them. One is that the task dramatically sneaks up on them, and the second is when […]
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