Your mother or father has been fairly healthy your entire life. However, they have shared with you that they are experiencing: Butterflies fluttering in their chest (no pain) Constipation Exhaustion (even when they wake up in the morning) Sudden weakness in the legs Sudden weight loss Sudden hearing loss DEPRESSION As a concerned adult child, you are prepared for a…
Hair loss among older individuals, both male and female, is not unusual. It’s true it appears to be more common and acceptable among men and sometimes even fashionable. However, often a woman may identify herself with her hair and the style in which she wears it. Hair can thin and change in texture as your parent ages. Medication and chronic…
It is not a pleasant conversation to have when your mom or dad insists they are going to live alone. Many aging seniors believe there is no reason they need assisted living, nor would they consider moving in with their children or family. If you have suggested utilizing in home senior care, you may have ignited a fire under your…
Studies show that family members believe caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is rewarding, while at the same time the most difficult challenge in life. Alzheimer’s care is not an option, although sometimes choosing who cares for your parent may be optional. Very often, children and grandchildren believe they should be the loving, responsible caregivers and begin the process…
