Family dynamics can be challenging to manage under the best of circumstances. When family members take on the role of caregiver for an aging loved…
Moving parents into memory care represents a significant change in family life. Often, family members need clarification on their role or how much they can…
Pneumonia is a lung infection that can affect one or both lungs. The alveoli, or tiny air sacs, fill with pus or bacteria, becoming inflamed…
Senior respite care refers to temporary or short-term care provided to elderly individuals to give their primary caregivers, usually unpaid family members, a break. Millions…
Most seniors want to stay healthy and active for as long as possible. Mobility is an essential component of healthy aging, and loss of mobility…
Throughout life, we experience a variety of transitions, one of the most significant being when, as adult children, we become a caregiver to a parent.…
Alzheimer’s disease is a complex form of dementia that affects millions of Americans and has significant impacts on individuals, families, communities, and our health care…
Being the primary caregiver for a senior loved one is a rewarding yet undeniably challenging role. The challenges can become even more demanding when the…
Often, seniors who choose to age in place at home for personal or financial reasons rely on family members for their day-to-day needs. While caregiving…
The number of Americans who serve as unpaid primary caregivers to an older friend or family member has increased dramatically in recent years. While the…