Aging Parents: 11 Red Flags They May Need Help in the Home
Part 2 Red Flags Six-Eleven Aging parents can be a challenge for any adult child. If you have aging parents, then you know that there are some red flags to…
Part 2 Red Flags Six-Eleven Aging parents can be a challenge for any adult child. If you have aging parents, then you know that there are some red flags to…
Part One: Red Flags One Through Five No one ever wants to think about their parents getting old and frail, but the reality is that it's something we all have…
If you are like me, you are starting to worry about what will happen when your parents can no longer take care of themselves. They may live with you or you with them and you may be available evenings and weekends. What about daytime care options for your aging parents? Luckily, there are a lot of daytime care options available. This blog post will discuss some of the most common ones. Keep in mind that every situation is different, so be sure to talk to your parents and their doctor to figure out what is best for them.
If you're like me and most adult children of aging parents, you're probably trying to do everything you can to make their lives easier. One important thing to remember is to know where all their medications are stored, and to keep track of when they need to take them. This can be especially tricky if your parents are taking multiple medications. Taking the time to help your aging parents manage their medication can be a daunting task. But by following these simple steps, you can rest assured that they’ll be getting the care they need. And that’s really all that matters.
Fears 9 and 10 This is the last blog post for the series on the Top 10 Fears of Baby Boomers. I have enjoyed sharing the this information with you…
As we continue our series on the top 10 fears of baby boomers, we are already up to number 7 and 8. The fear of declining health and having to leave our home and the fear that social security and Medicare may run out before we don’t need them anymore. Consider getting on the "stay in the know" list to make sure you don't miss the last two fears number 9 and 10. You can get on the list HERE.
Check out these tips for overcoming your biggest fears! Luckily, there are steps you can take to ease these fears. In this post, we'll discuss some of the top fears of baby boomers and offer tips on how to overcome them.
May is National Stroke Awareness month so we felt it was a good time to discuss the importance of recognizing symptoms and getting medical assistance within the Golden Hour of…
A frequent question that comes up and one we are familiar with is “Can I get paid to care for my aging parent or spouse?” The honest answer is yes…
This is called the grandparents scam, and it's one of the most common scams out there. In this post, we'll talk about what the grandparent's scam is, how to protect yourself from it, and what to do if you fall victim to it.