“Self-care.” It seems to be the buzz word of the decade, with 2.55 BILLION results on Google.
You’re traveling over the river and through the woods, this time WITH Grandma. The memories will be sweet.
No doubt about it, life seems to spin faster every day. And since 7 out of 10 people need help caring for themselves by age 85?
70%. That’s how many senior citizens are expected to need living assistance at some point in the future.
Whether it’s Veteran’s Day, Memorial Day, or the 4th of July, we have men and women to be thankful for—people who have put their lives on the line for us.
Americans are living longer than ever before, and many are maintaining a high quality of life well into their 80s. However, there are conditions that seniors are more susceptible to. Knowing what these conditions are and understanding their [...]
No matter what time of year it is, there are days you just want to stay inside and have a tea party. Especially when Grandma and Grandpa are over.
Two things we don’t normally think of in the same sentence: technology and seniors. But these two are becoming constantly more intertwined with the advancement of today’s leading eldercare providers.
You’ve seen changes: rotting food in the fridge, forgotten pans on the fire, weight gain, weight loss, frequent falls, … You’ve evaluated it all for signs that your parents need help.
Perhaps Calvin and Hobbes said it best:
“Sometimes at night I worry about things and then I can’t fall asleep. In the dark, it’s easier to imagine awful possibilities….
And it’s hard to feel courageous in loose-fitting drowsy bear jammies.”
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