After retirement, the social networks that were built up around work may begin to fade. The work world that a retiree held in common with coworkers and other professionals when he or she was employed is no longer as central to the retiree’s life. The natural networks for developing relationships – school, work and activities related to raising a family…
While your loved one’s memory may not be intact, yours is. It’s recommended to approach your loved one with Alzheimer’s with patience. Although you recognize your parent and are happy to see them, they may not recognize you. Cautiously approach them as you acknowledge them by name. Expect that they will be confused or resist your approach and may feel…
A conversation most adult children don’t look forward to having with their aging parent is about the parent’s future lifestyle options, especially when it involves possible changes in lifestyle and the potential need for institutional or home care. As health issues arise, or simply with the effects of the normal process of aging on mind and body, most adult children…
As parents age, many adult children find themselves having to balance their own career with providing sufficient home care to their parents. Priorities need to be set, choices have to be made, and open communication needs to be established, both in the workplace and at home. Challenges of Family Caregivers More women have entered the workforce and established a career…
It is a sad fact that many seniors are going hungry. Hunger and malnutrition are significant problems among elderly populations, and seniors who live on their own are at particular risk for suffering from hunger and inadequate nutrition. Preventing Senior Hunger and Malnutrition To prevent senior hunger and malnutrition, there are several things that senior caregivers should consider regarding the…
