How Do I Get Dad Out of His Cluttered, Unsafe Home?
People want to stay in their own homes. You hear it and read about it all the time. And there’s some merit...
Aging-in-place
Ways to Help Older Adults Stay Active and Engaged
As family caregivers, we strive to meet all our loved ones’ needs. We give medication reminders, cook meals, manage doctors’ appointments, and...
Multi-Generational Households: The Ins and Outs of In-law Suites
When I was a teenager, my parents had a new home specifically built with separate quarters so my grandmother could live with...
Planning a “Picnic” for a Loved One in a Senior Living Community
While most senior living communities offer an array of programs and events, activities directors often work with limited budgets and are challenged...
Does It Make Sense to Quit Your Job To Care for Your Elderly Parent?
As parents age and need more assistance, most adult children do what they can to help. For many, the first step is...
Parents’ Neighborhood Changing as Old Friends Move Away
Dear Carol: Like most older adults, my parents want to live out their lives in their home. They’re very healthy for people...
How Hiring a Handyman Can Help Your Aging Parents
Years ago I saw a van whose driver was letting teenagers off in front of the local high school, where I was...
Coping With Seniors Who Won’t Accept In-Home Caregivers
Hiring in-home care for my elderly neighbor, Joe, was quite an ordeal. The company we chose and their professional caregivers were great,...
SenecaSense Home: Discreet Support That Restores Comfort and Confidence
I’m super excited to welcome my newest sponsor, SenecaSense! I truly believe this wetness sensor can make life healthier and potentially less...
Family Caregiver Asks for Training to Support Increasing Responsibility
Dear Carol: I’m a business professional who will soon face caring for my aging father. Due to an ever-increasing number of physical and...
