Family Tips

Part of the aging process includes collecting memories and trinkets from special moments in our lives. Sometimes as the collections build up they end up looking like clutter. Helping your aging loved ones declutter makes the home safer while creating room for new items. We have rounded up the top tips for helping your aging

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a cruel illness that impacts both the victim and their loved ones. Somewhere during the mid to late stages, a series of disturbing neuropsychological symptoms manifest. Many PD patients experience hallucinations or delusions (typical of Parkinson’s disease psychosis). For caregivers, the most daunting part of the mission may be dealing with

Aging is a fact of life. A proper long-term care plan will go a long way in ensuring that your elderly loved ones live the highest quality of life at every stage. When your family decides it’s time to come together to care for an aging loved one, there are some basics that you should

Taking care of an elderly loved one is a huge commitment that requires you to have weighed and analyzed all variables before taking on such a big responsibility. Evaluating a loved one’s living situation will help you make crucial decisions concerning how much assistance your family member needs. Is the Home a Safe Space? Ask

Fulfilling your role as a family caregiver can be both rewarding and overwhelming in equal measure. Nothing compares to the feeling of being responsible for the care, support, and wellbeing of a loved one. The downside, however, is that amidst all the effort and emotional investments there’s little time to focus on one’s own needs.

Interacting with nature by gardening has therapeutic results on our aging loved ones. Gardening is a low-impact exercise that helps improve a person’s physical and mental health; the therapeutic advantages don’t stop there. Being able to grow your supply of healthy fruits and vegetables is an underrated skill set. Gardening also offers stress relief and

Babysitting your grandkids does not have to be a chore – it’s fun! The best part is you don’t have to blow the budget to spend quality time with your grandchildren. Here is a list of our top five picks. Involve the Family Pets A good old game of fetch at the park with your

Valentines Day is a celebration of love and affection and should not be reserved for couples alone. That is right, senior citizens can participate in the day’s festivities as well even if their partner is not around. With a touch of creativity and the company of loved ones, you can help seniors celebrate and experience

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