Do you struggle to get your elderly parent to take their medication? Or perhaps your loved ones simply refuse to take their medicine when they are supposed to? Although taking medication on time is critical for your loved ones, it is a typical occurrence among those in their golden years. If this is the case…
Are you thinking of shifting to somewhere new for the best retirement? If you are, why don’t you consider retiring in Hendersonville, NC? After all, Hendersonville, NC is one of the best cities to retire in. Here is why Hendersonville, NC is ranked as one of the best cities to retire in. Great Weather One…
With so many options for additional assistance for your loved ones, like assisted living and at-home care, it can get confusing and difficult to pick the best one for your loved ones in their golden years. Not to worry, we got you and your loved one covered. Read on as we compare how safe is…
Supporting your aging loved one, while a rewarding act, can also be stressful at times. This is especially true if your loved one refuses help and reacts uncooperatively to your aid. Don’t worry, you aren’t alone. Statistically, a large majority of 77% of adult children believe their parents to be stubborn about receiving help and…
Involvement in the arts in one’s golden years can be a great way to keep yourself youthful. Not only does it give elderly individuals ample opportunity to walk around and sneak in some physical activity, but it also stimulates their creativity, making it a healthy activity for the mind as well. If you’re in the…
The results of medication-related studies are usually determined and based on young and healthy participants’ data, and are then reflected in medication doses and other aspects of health. However, chances are that we become more reliant on medications as we age, due to age-related chronic conditions such as hypertension. Unfortunately, as we age, our bodies…
Choosing to put up home devices to help monitor your loved one with dementia can prove to be a dilemma. While you do not wish to intrude on, or limit, your loved one’s freedom, you do want them to stay safe. Your loved one may still be active to the point where a stranger encountering…
Your golden years are the perfect time to pick up hobbies that you may once have been too busy for. Some may look to gardening, while others may sign up for dance classes or hiking groups. Or perhaps you may be into card games or literature. It’s great to explore your options now that you…
If you are worried about memory loss or a memory-related diagnosis, the best thing to do is to speak with your loved ones and a trusted doctor or specialist. While it is crucial that you seek support from professionals and those around you, there are also activities and exercises you can pick up to help…
Some parents want to age in place, while others decide that moving into a retirement community is the best option. But for some elderly parents, even the thought of leaving their homes is too much to bear. They begin to feel increasingly helpless and anxious. This can lead them to refuse offers of help from…