Your mother or father may not be ill or cognitively impaired, but over time some of the everyday tasks that he or she once did independently may become more involved. It’s not that your mother is no longer cleaning her home, her eyesight may not be as clear and focused. She may be missing not only specs of dust, but…
If you have considered home care assistance for your mom or dad, you probably have thought about your parent’s needs and most likely are overwhelmed. Most adult children find this to be a challenging stage in both their parent’s life and theirs even if they believe they have discussed the situation and made decisions as to how they will provide…
Is your mom or dad’s health failing? Do you have concerns that assisted living facilities will not meet their needs? Is your schedule too demanding to oversee or assist with your parent’s daily support requirements? Lastly, are your decisions based on emotions or facts? You will not be the first, nor will you be the last family to make decisions…
Sneezing, sniffling, runny nose, and even itchy eyes may be spring allergies. Even if your parent never experienced this previously, they just might this year. Although you may not have thought of this winter as mild, statistically, it was. Some days throughout the season there were spring-like temperatures and early thaws, only to be followed by snow, ice, and deep…
It used to be that elderly home care services were specifically for bedridden or house-bound individuals. However, times are changing and many care providers offer much more than this type of care. Aging adults are focusing on a healthier lifestyle whether which includes less fast food, more nutritionally balanced meals and exercising. In home care is fast becoming an important…
You may think you know your parent but many adult children are out of touch with their elderly mother or father’s feelings and needs. It is important to get reacquainted so you can understand how to help them moving forward. When you once lived in your parent’s home, you may have known your mom or dad’s political likes and dislikes…
