We have posted before about how difficult it can be to balance caregiving for loved ones while holding down a regular job. The toll of juggling responsibilities can cause poor health for the caregiver, such as exhaustion, depression, and bad eating habits. [...]
Let's start off 2018 positively, with a heartwarming story from last year about an older couple that bucked the trend and found new love even in their later years. They even met at the gym! Just goes to show health and wellness [...]
Have you been considering retiring? Planning your retirement effectively is about more than just securing your finances. Much like real estate, it's also about "location, location, location." Here's a list of the top ten cities to retire in, as rated by [...]
This article from August of this year remains as pertinent as ever. Young adults are not the only ones at risk from opioid abuse. It can affect the elderly as well. According to the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality data [...]
In our previous blog post, we discussed knowing when is the time to have the talk with your elderly loved ones about stopping driving. However, modern cars are now being equipped with many features that make it easier for seniors to [...]
Having the talk with your elderly parents about driving is never easy. This article by Prairie Rose Care Management does a great job describing some of the difficult aspects of that situation. http://prairierosecare.com/taking-away-the-car-keys/ "A family meeting was called to discuss the [...]
Being the family caregiver can be a thankless job, but did you also know that it could be a dangerous one? Just because you're not at risk of physical injury doesn't mean that taking on a certain job won't be detrimental [...]
One of the most recurring incidents among elders is falls. Each year, one third of elders aged 65 or older suffers a fall. While falling may seem a rather benign occurrence for most young and not-so-young people, the effects on older [...]
It is a natural part of life. But when the sadness persists and interferes with everyday life, it may be depression. Depression is not a normal part of growing older. It is a treatable medical illness, much like heart disease or [...]
I recently read about an elderly couple from West Allis who made a suicide pact. Virginia Wilcox suffered from Alzheimer’s and her husband Paul was her primary caregiver. Having been married for 48 years, they were entirely devoted to one another. [...]