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A caregiver is described as someone who provides help and assistance to an individual in need, such as an aging relative, an ill partner, or disabled person. People who often fall in the description as “caregiver” do not recognize their role as that. With caregiving,...

Grief is an experience we all have at some point of our lives. However, how do you grieve if you lose a parent and have a surviving parent who needs comfort? Every person processes grief differently. Losing a spouse is not the same thing as losing a parent. You can...

Aging doesn’t mean that you have to stop living. It is common knowledge that as we get older, our bodies change. Researchers say it takes about 21 days to break a habit. Healthy habits require setting goals and determination. Remind yourself that your well-being is...

Going home for the holiday season can be overwhelming when you have a senior parent. You may worry about how they are managing life on their own. Regular daily tasks can get to be too much as one ages and lives independently. When you don't live close to a parent who...

As the holiday season is upon us, many seniors turn to online shopping to complete their shopping list. By shopping on the internet, seniors can save money and time right from the convenience of their home. Online shopping can allow seniors to be more independent by...

Every holiday season, seniors suffering with dementia and Alzheimer's want to be involved in the festivities of the holidays. It is a busy time of year involving an intense schedule of activities and all of the overwhelming stress it can bring. There are often changes...

The summer season has officially arrived, making it a great opportunity to spend some time in the beautiful outdoors. For those in their senior years, you are most likely looking to enjoy the warmer weather a little differently that you used to. Read on for ten summer...

The month of June is Men's Health Month. The purpose of Men’s Health Month is to bring awareness of health problems amongst men. This awareness month is also meant to encourage early detection and treatment of diseases in men. We have four suggestions in men's health....

Father's Day is next Sunday, June 16. It is a day we honor our fathers and thank them for all that they have given us. With their independence and stamina fading away, many elderly fathers feel lost and often even out of place. Father's Day is a wonderful opportunity...

Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 12.  In honor of the holiday, daughters and sons around the country will be showering their mothers with whatever they can to make the day as special as possible. The reality is that many mothers live in assisted living communities and...