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Stress, if left unmanaged, can take a toll on your aging loved one’s physical and mental health. Knowing how to spot signs of stress early on and identify the source will help you formulate an appropriate and effective response plan that includes stress management activities. Here’s what you can do to help an aging loved

Taking a simple walk around the neighborhood and attempting to eat healthy foods are two of the most common New Year’s resolutions; however, as our loved ones age, these simple tasks (and many others) could become increasingly difficult goals to achieve. How do you know if your loved one is starting to strugglge? You can

As our loved ones gracefully age, we may need to reassess home safety, which includes kitchen safety. Many seniors use the area to socialize as well as prepare meals. While your aging loved ones may still have the energy to make special recipes, they may face new hazardous challenges around the kitchen as they continue

Watching a loved one gradually lose his or her memory is heartbreaking. Although growing older is a privilege we want our loved ones to experience, being confronted with dementia is challenging for the loved one and the family. This is an added challenge for family members that take on the role of caregiver. Being a caregiver

If you’re someone who handles meal prep for seniors you know that it can save an aging loved one time and money, and give you the peace of mind knowing your loved one is eating nutritiously. Cooking your loved one’s meals ahead of time ensures they have enough prepared food to last a few days

With shopping for presents, gift wrapping, and traveling to loved ones’ homes, the holidays can be a source of stress for aging adults. Some of them even begin to dread this time of year. This year the stress will be compounded for many who are worried about COVID-19 transmission. However, you can make it less

In-home care has grown in popularity among families because it allows their loved ones to remain at home rather than move into assisted-living communities. This private care gives them peace of mind that their loved ones are safe and looked after in a place with which they’re familiar. However, it’s not always easy for aging

While the purpose of an interview is to predict a person’s performance, not all interviews are the same. The process is particularly important when you’re choosing a professional caregiver for an aging loved one. Selecting the right questions to ask beforehand can help you gauge who will be the best caregiver. While your specific questions

Long-term care consists of many services that are designed to meet the personal or health-related needs of aging adults. The purpose of home-based, long-term care is to give older adults the chance to be independent even if they’re unable to perform daily living activities fully on their own. Who Benefits Most From Long-Term, In-Home Care?

As your loved ones age, they’re likely to slow down. For instance, they might not participate as much in the activities and hobbies that they once loved. Instead, they change their routines to accommodate chronic pain or other health issues. However, you shouldn’t let them become totally inactive. Spending 10 hours or more in a