Why Does My Elderly Loved One Sleep All Day?
As people age, they tend to sleep more lightly than when they were younger. Waking up during the night due to achy...
Aging-in-place
Aging in Place in an Elder-Friendly Home Top Choice for Most Older Adults
Dear Carol: What can I do to help my parents make their home more age-friendly? They’ve lived there for over 30 years,...
Examine Your Motives Before Pushing Healthy Parents to Make Changes
Dear Carol: Last Christmas, my siblings and I discussed the need for our parents to downsize. We recognize that they are still...
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...
Specialized Moving Services Ease Transitions to Senior Living Communities
When an elderly parent transitions from their home to assisted living, independent living, a nursing home or a relative’s home, it can...
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...
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...
