Care

Finding the Right Caregiver

Finding the Right Caregiver

57% of seniors over age 70 do not find it very easy to live alone. Many need assistance with some daily tasks. If your parent is one of them and plans to age in place, it’s time to hire a caregiver. There are several steps to take to ensure your loved one receives the best care (AARP).

How to Help Seniors Make the Most of Doctor Visits

How to Help Seniors Make the Most of Doctor Visits

Getting to a doctor visit, as well as understanding and implementing medical advice, can be a challenge for seniors. Aging involves changes in health, physical ability, and medical risks. On average, older adults in the US tend to be in a healthcare setting about 17 days a year. Given how common (and often necessary) it is for seniors to interact with doctors, it is important to help seniors navigate doctor visits well.

Bonnie Upton's things to do to make life easier when your spouse has gotten the dreaded diagnosis, Alzheimer's

Bonnie Upton's things to do to make life easier when your spouse has gotten the dreaded diagnosis, Alzheimer's

Tell your friends, neighbors, and relatives so they understand the change in his behavior. They will be SUCH a help later and it’s just good not to “go it alone.” I will be using “his” all the time in this paper since I was dealing with my husband.