Seeking a long-term care option to assist an elderly living with late stage Alzheimer’s? Which type of care is appropriate for the senior? Nursing facilities and other residential care have qualified care takers, but it can be impersonal and extremely expensive. In...
The relationship between the father and the child is extremely important because it shapes how they think, how they view the world, and their character as a person. In the absence of a strong father figure, there is often a higher risk of social problems as...
When seniors have an injury, the consequences might be more serious because of their weakened body. For a younger person, a fall can be brushed off. However, for a senior, a simple trip and fall can lead to bone fractures, head trauma, and other injuries. As a...
What will happen when Mom or Dad can no longer take care of themselves? The inevitable is going to happen. One day, you will come face-to-face with the decision to take care of your parents. The question is not “if” you will take care of them; it will be “how.”...
You’ve heard the term, “bitter old man.” No one wants to become that bitter old hag or nag when they grow older, but unresolved conflicts and estranged relationships have a way of creeping back into your life in more ways than one. After a big fall-out, people tend...
With our nation’s Independence Day coming quick, it’s time to start making plans about how we’re going to celebrate. If you’re a senior citizen, that often means looking into firework shows and nearby 4th of July festivals that won’t last until the wee hours of the...
