Family & Seniors

Chances are very high that you know someone who has dementia. You may even have a mother, father, or other family member who suffers from this terrible disease. At some point you will need to be...

A Vermont woman was recently charged with murdering her mother and having her son dispose of his grandmother's body. When asked "why", the woman replied her mother was a 'drag'. Mary Wilcox, a...

Did your parents ground you for something you didn't do? Have your parents been annoying you recently? Or have your parents been generally embarrassing? If the answer is "yes" to any of...

Caring for an elderly parent is a responsibility that most people will have to assume sometime in their lives. Many people find this daunting, but caring after a parent can actually be rewarding....

Have you ever known anyone who seemed to always have people giving things to them? These fortunate individuals are showered with gifts during the holidays, on their birthday and many other times...

It is said that spiritual journey of Lord Buddha began when he saw the wrinkled face of an old man after leaving his palace. He realized that nothing is permanent including our body. This led to...

As you grow older, you must take extra precautions to maintain your safety in various situations. Senior citizens can follow several steps to help keep themselves and other seniors safe.

Choosing a nursing home, an assisted living facility or an in-home care service for your loved one is a big decision that requires much thought and research. Not only to do you want to find the...

A nursing home, also known as a skilled nursing facility, is a residence which provides 24-hour care for people who require constant nursing care and assistance with the activities of daily...

A nursing home provides care to individuals who need help with the activities of daily living as well as skilled nursing care, physical and occupational therapy. While most residents are elderly,...

You can spend a lot of time worrying when you're faced with helping elderly parents who can no longer live independently. As explained by the national organization Assisted Living INFO, assisted...

Having elderly parents who need care is common, and there are tips that can help you to determine what your parents need and how to plan for and deal with those needs. Research by Axel...

It is only natural for some people to want to care for elderly family members. The thought of putting a loved one into a nursing or assisted living home may not be an option. This may be based on...

Everyone had that time as a child when they could not wait to grow up and become independent of their parents. Many people move away from home as soon as it becomes possible for them to make their...

Gifts for nursing home residents should be thoughtful and from the heart. The gift should make the recipient realize that he is loved, and that time and thought went into making his gift. Be sure...

Elder abuse is defined as committing an act that will put a senior person into harm's ways, according to the National Center on Elder Abuse. Abuse can occur in a number ways, including among...

Moving a parent into a nursing-care facility can be stressful. Living at home is their last bit of independence, and it will now be taken away from them. When possible, your parent needs to be...

Setting up a laundry room for an elderly person begins with thinking about ease, efficiency and safety. There are small changes you can make that will lead to big differences when you rearrange...

Activities of daily living are the basic everyday things we do to take care of ourselves. These activities include: bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, moving about indoors and getting in and...

Providing care for an elderly person living outside a nursing home can be addressed through the home health care system, taking advantage of support offered by the government, private agencies or...

Nursing homes are residences for the elderly and disabled who are no longer able to care for themselves. Nursing home employees maintain the patients' safety and help them with daily activities...

You have been picking up on disturbing signs that your elderly parent may be the target of abuse in his nursing home. You've observed unexplained injuries as well as unusual personality changes in...

As much as you want to protect your mother from scams, accept that she will be hit with fraudulent messages over and over again. Give her credit for having a brain and the capacity to assess what...

As if living off of retirement and/or social security isn’t hard enough, today’s tough economy can add an extra strain to an already over stretched budget for senior citizens. Finding affordable...

With the population aging, it's important to know how to keep the elderly safe. More people are keeping older family members in their homes, rather than nursing facilities, so home-safety tips are...

Aging is inevitable, but it is still difficult to watch our parents and grandparents lose many of the freedoms and abilities we enjoy without a second thought. In addition, seniors face declining...

Sometimes people move far away from their parents. You may take a job in another state or even another country. Your spouse may want to live somewhere else. If you are confronting this situation...

Watching a friend or family member grow old is never easy, especially when your loved one seems to be having difficulty with simple tasks. If someone you know is experiencing a similar situation,...

Mom got her first computer at the tender age of ninety-one. Yep, she's trying to learn the skills that most six-year-olds take for granted. Her grandson got her set up with an "easy"...

Caring for the elderly is a position that is often filled by a busy family member. The population of older Americans has never been higher, because advances in the medical field have allowed...

If you've ever baby-proofed a house, you know there's a wealth of information out there on child safety within the home. But when it comes to protecting your elderly parents, the situation can get...

It's just one of those things - at some point, you and your parents are going to have to switch roles. It is not very fun and it is hard, but sometimes it just has to be done. It is hard on both...

An elderly parent moving in with you--whether you live alone or have family--can usher in a time of great joy and greater challenges. Keep an open mind and communicate with each person involved to...

Roles seem to reverse as parents age. Children often become caregivers, while parents become more dependent. Many parents resist having to depend on others, especially their own children. However,...

To me my Grandmother was like my own Mother while I was growing up. My Mother could not be with me a lot of times because she was busy working. But now it is 20+ years later and I feel the pain...

Grandmothers love it when their grandchilren make time for them. I have heard that a simple phone call from a granchild can make an old woman's day. It can be hard when you are grown and have a...

A Hoyer Lift is a hydraulic device used for moving people short distances who cannot move by themselves and are too heavy to be lifted by one or two aides. A Hoyer Lift can be manually operated or...

Caring for elderly parents or relatives becomes a reality for millions of people every year. The elderly population is growing because people are living longer than ever before. It is entirely...

According to a 2008 "USA Today" article, "It's estimated that 34 million Americans serve as unpaid caregivers for other adults, usually elderly relatives, and that they spend an average 21 hours a...

In these times we find that families are more spread out than ever. You usually think of caretaker responsibilities for older parents falling on a family member that lives near by. It's not...

Learn how to identify signs that a senior or aging parent needs help. Don't let your aged loved one suffer in silence. Look for these following signs.

Senior Citizen grants usually help with living expenses such as housing, transportation, or home care. Some grants also help senior citizens get paid to volunteer or pay expenses such as TV and...

Taking care of an elderly family member is a big decision that will change your life in many ways. Whether you are taking care of a parent or another elderly relative, it is important to...

There is a stigma for elderly when being placed in a nursing home or assisted-living facility, according to Robert Powell, editor of "Retirement Weekly". (See Reference 1). Still, there are...

Whether you're an older person who is planning for the future or a person looking into care for an aging family member, you may need to rate nursing homes to determine which offers the best...

If you've thought about volunteering at a nursing home, you may want to consider starting a program to take library books to the facility. Many senior citizens enjoy reading, but lose access to...

First of all, allow me to state this fact. Nobody, including the person you are caring for, will ever understand how tiring and thankless this job is unless they have done it themselves. How much...