Whether your loved one is aging, disabled, or ill, caregiving is a demanding job. You want to provide them with the best care, but you must also juggle your other responsibilities at work and home. Managing your busy family while giving your aging, disabled, or ill loved one the attention they need...Read More
It can be difficult to know when an aging parent or loved one needs in-home care. They may be trying to hide their struggles and you may be too close to the situation to see how bad it's really been for them. If you've been worried about your loved one and are wondering if now is the time for in-hom...Read More
Elderly residents across Indiana love the freedom of retaining their independence on their own property. Unfortunately, time and health will eventually lead to the need for in-home personal care for many citizens. If you have a loved one that needs continual care to retain a high quality of life, it...Read More
As we age, our bodies change. This blanket statement can cover a lot of topics, but when it comes to the health of senior citizens, it’s important to know that your nutritional needs can change in addition to your taste buds. The result for many elderly residents is malnutrition, a lack of the ing...Read More
Today, modern medicine has helped to increase the life expectancy to new lengths, allowing us more valuable time to spend with our aging family members. Unfortunately, the complexities of senior health and reduced mobility can impact everyone’s quality of life. Instead of struggling to provide the...Read More
As we cruise into the holiday season, many families are coming together to spend time with one another and catch up on lost time. Children, parents, and grandparents often come together to celebrate their time as a family. If you have noticed that your aging loved one has been struggling to accompli...Read More
We’ve all had bad days that started with a poor night’s rest beforehand. While many adults shrug this uncomfortable experience off and catch up on their sleep later, the causes and risks for senior citizens can be enough to warrant serious concern for loved ones. If you or a family member are no...Read More
Exercise. This activity comes in many forms, and has been proven to be an ideal pursuit to deliver a wide range for people of all ages. If you’re a senior over the age of 65, however, regular exercise can spell the difference between a high quality of life and one that is rife with health concerns...Read More
When a person’s ability to live independently is challenged by injury, illness, or natural age-related changes, they are faced with a challenging question — what next? Some people may simply need help getting to and from the grocery store after retiring from driving. Others may require more comp...Read More
According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, each year, one in four Americans over the age of 65 takes a fall. Home is the most likely and common place to fall, and unfortunately, less than half of seniors reported that they would let their physician know about it unless it resu...Read More
Getting older is a part of being human, and our senior years bring new changes and challenges. Sometimes, these challenges make it difficult to continue living independently at home, and many older adults will move to nursing homes or assisted living facilities to receive the care or assistance they...Read More
