To many adult children, parents were once the picture of health and independence. As Mom and Dad age, however, their abilities to remain mentally and physically functional wane. Seniors’ physical and cognitive decline lead to families asking questions about whether to leave aging parents at home alone. Family caregivers must constantly reassess their parents’ health and abilities in order to…
Determining when exactly your parents need help around the house can be difficult. But one thing is for sure: they won’t be the ones to tell you! Seniors and older adults want to stay independent in their own homes for as long as possible. If you were in their situation, you would probably feel the same way. They also don’t…
Juggling a career and the responsibility to care for aging parents can stretch any family caregiver’s financial and emotional resources. As 2050 approaches, the population of seniors over the age of 65 will more than double here in the United States, making it necessary for adult children to provide some form of home health care for their elderly parents—even while…
