As an adult child, you and your parent have had many conversations over the years that have probably ended with the words, “I love you.” However, when mom or dad is at the ending stages of life, you may feel like you just have not said those three words enough or placed enough meaning and emotion into them. Not only…
Dementia can be difficult to explain, regardless of age. However, when your children notice that your parent, their grandma or grandpa, is acting differently because of symptoms of dementia, parents should face these questions head-on and address them honestly. Your mother or father may play a crucial part in your children’s lives. Research suggests that if you don’t attempt to…
Everyone needs human touch, however, as seniors age, too often they tend to have less personal contact with other people. It’s not that your mom or dad does not want to hold hands with someone or wrap their arms around you for a loving, comforting hug, but chronic pain may be impeding their movement and making touch more painful. With…
Often family photos have been placed in albums or boxes that may or may not be labeled. Your mom or dad may have stowed these family mementos away many years ago. In fact, it’s possible you have never seen many of the relatives and friends of your parent’s past. These photos are a link to their past and may provide…
Life is a series of changes, and with each change we take on different roles in life. For many in their elder years, losses may have affected them, and expectations may feel more like disappointments. It is often the home helpers who provide the guidance and support for seniors to accept their new roles in society. Challenges for Elderly Relatives…
Your mother or father probably wants to age in place, which means they want to remain at home as they grow old, rather than entering a nursing home or assisted living facility. To help them, their home must meet their current needs. Downsizing is an important way to achieve that goal. A caregiver can assist you in downsizing their home….
Family conflicts often cause a problem during home care services. It is in your best interest to put all personal and family conflicts aside while arranging, organizing, and receiving home care services. But too often disputes are bitter or irresolvable conflicts. Siblings sometimes bring issues into their decision-making about parental care and can sometimes use these issues as reasons why…
We all are forgetful from time to time, and as people age, many will suffer from some form of dementia. However, not all aging seniors encounter the disease despite often being accused of having symptoms. Dementia care experts understand the importance of assessing seniors thoroughly before placing a diagnosis on them. A diagnosis can be just as harmful as helpful….
If your mom is shuffling her feet when she walks, or your dad appears to be tripping over his own feet, he or she may be struggling with mobility. Those of you who find yourselves asking mom to pick up her feet when she walks or telling dad to watch where he’s walking, may actually be causing more problems for…
A little extra weight may be good for your mother or father. We are all aware of the risk that comes with overeating and weight gain, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, kidney disease as well as cancer. However, according to the in home care experts, poor eating habits and malnutrition are just as dangerous as obesity. As…
