What Might Your Elderly Loved One Need to Know About Thyroid Disease?
Do you know about thyroid disease? Unfortunately, many elderly people have hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism.
Read MoreMatch Your Senior With the Right Dog
Is your father or mother thinking of getting a dog? If so, he or she is among the many seniors who find companionship with well behaved pets.
Read MoreFour Tips to Encourage Cooperation from Your Senior
Often as a family caregiver you’re in a situation where you can’t force your senior to do things your way, so what can you do?
Read MoreWhy Your Mother Loses Focus and How to Help
With age comes wisdom–and structural changes in the brain. Specifically, as people cross over into their sixties, the brain’s hippocampus changes.
Read MoreTips for Helping Your Elderly Loved One Handle Their Seasonal Allergies
Some people believe that a person can’t develop allergies once they get older. However, this is not true.
Read MoreMaking a Good Plan for Removing Clutter in Your Elderly Loved One’s Home
Does your elderly loved one have a lot of clutter in their home? If so, you should do your best to help them remove the clutter.
Read MoreCan Physical Therapy Help my Senior Loved One?
Many people understand that a physical therapist can be called in to help a senior recover from a fall or injury.
Read MoreStress Management for Your Elderly Loved One
We all feel stressed from time to time. As a family caregiver, you probably know that taking a few deep breaths can help to de-stress.
Read MoreKeeping your Senior Active With Yoga
An active lifestyle is one that can involve many different types of activities and helping your senior parent find the right activity for her is one of the keys to successfully keeping her motivated to staying active.
Read MorePacking a Winter Emergency Supplies Kit for Your Senior
When preparing for the potential of a winter storm, one of the most important steps you can take is to pack a winter emergency supplies kit for your aging loved one.
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