Discussing Long-Term Care Plans

Discussing Long-Term Care Plans

When you feel that it is time to begin discussing long-term care plans with your elderly loved one, it can be important to understand the gravity of that decision. Most elderly individuals will not want to have that conversation. For many, accepting that they need...
Improving Communication with Loved Ones With Dementia

Improving Communication with Loved Ones With Dementia

When caring for a loved one suffering from dementia, it can be difficult to fully communicate with them. Communication can become increasingly challenging for those with dementia. It jumbles the brain’s judgment, memory, and reasoning; which can make it especially...
Combating Loneliness at an Older Age

Combating Loneliness at an Older Age

As you age, it can become increasingly difficult to fight off loneliness. It is easy for elderly people to become isolated from the rest of the world, unless they try to improve it themselves. There are plenty of ways that you can make a change in your life that can...
Oral Hygiene Problems in the Elderly

Oral Hygiene Problems in the Elderly

A major part of caring for oneself is proper oral hygiene. For many elderly individuals, maintaining good oral health can become increasingly difficult. Usually, a number of factors contribute to this difficulty. This article will look at the overall issues many...
Moving Parents In With You: Is It the Right Choice?

Moving Parents In With You: Is It the Right Choice?

When an elderly parent is struggling in their own home, it is common for families to question whether or not they can stay there alone. For some families, this may mean moving grandma in with them. This could solve some issues, but it often creates many more. This...