As our loved ones age, it becomes increasingly important to ensure they receive adequate care. Caring for an elderly loved one can be a challenging task. It is especially difficult when they transition home from a healthcare setting such as a hospital, nursing home, or assisted living facility. These transitions in care can lead to critical errors in the treatment…
As our parents age, we’re often forced to take on the role of caregiver. It’s not easy to watch them decline, but it’s even harder when they need more help than we can give. Caring for an aging parent can be overwhelming, and most adult children don’t know where to start. It’s important to remember that you don’t have to…
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The demands of caring for aging parents can feel overwhelming and tedious, especially when you have a full-time job. As adults, we all struggle with finding the right balance between our work and personal lives. However, for those with aging parents, the challenges can feel almost insurmountable at times. Balancing the demands of a career, taking care of your own…
As we age, our bodies go through many changes, and it’s important to keep moving as we get older. Aging gracefully is something that everyone wants to achieve, but in reality, it is not easy to do so. Baby boomers, in particular, often struggle with managing their health as they age, but incorporating exercise into their daily routine can make…
Retirement is a time of joy and relaxation, a time when you can finally enjoy the fruits of your labor. For many people, retirement planning means saving as much money as possible, but is money really the most important factor for a happy retirement? The truth is, advanced life planning should be a top priority for pre-retirement adults aged 55-70.…
As we get older, so do our parents. We grow up with them in our homes and under their care, but as they age, roles start to reverse. Unfortunately, many of us have to take care of them from long distance. Being in a different city or state from your aging parent can be a challenge, but it doesn’t have…
As our parents age, understanding the social determinants of health—the factors that shape our health outcomes—becomes increasingly important. Social determinants can include income level, education, access to healthcare and nutrition, neighborhoods, and even support from family and friends. As our parents age, it’s important to make sure they have the best quality of life possible. This means looking at social…
In honor of Spring arriving many of us find ourselves thinking about Spring Cleaning. While this may sound like a simple routine task you perform each year, what about when it comes to having to move your aging parents and all the downsizing and decluttering that it will bring. Ready to tackle the daunting task of downsizing your elderly parents’…
As the adult children of aging parents, we want to make sure our loved ones are taken care of and happy. But how do you know what matters most to them? The answer is the 4 M’s – What Matters Most, Medication, Mentation, and Mobility. This is a great initiative by the Institute for Healthcare Improvement in cooperation with The…