by bbworks | Jul 26, 2024 | Care
Americans continue to live longer, meaning aging adults need more care for longer. One important part of the aging group is LGBTQ+ seniors. Below, we will discuss some of the challenges that aging gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, and queer seniors may face. Chosen...
by bbworks | Jul 19, 2024 | Care
When your spouse needs extra care in their daily lives, it is easy to be overwhelmed with caregiving. For older couples, balancing feeling like a spouse and a caregiver can be a challenge. Below, we will discuss some tips for balancing your home life when your spouse...
by bbworks | Jul 12, 2024 | Care
Suffering from Dementia or Alzheimer’s can be a very confusing and often frustrating process for your older loved one. If you have to provide care for your loved one with advanced dementia, you have probably dealt with an episode of aggression. Understanding how to...
by bbworks | Jun 19, 2024 | Care
With age, many of our bones, muscles, joints, and ligaments get weaker. Often, there is an emphasis on the care of knees, hips, and back for older individuals. But, each of your feet has 26 bones and 33 joints. Over time, your feet deteriorate, just like every other...
by bbworks | Jun 6, 2024 | Resources
Fibromyalgia is a debilitating condition that can affect the daily lives of those living with it. This condition is often diagnosed during the middle years of life, and can often get progressively worse over time. Below, we will discuss the condition, and what you can...
by bbworks | May 27, 2024 | Resources
As the cost of homes, cars, tuition, and groceries continue to grow, how do families afford to pay for the rising cost of Home Care? Many families who must go to work have turned to their younger relatives and children to act as caregivers for parents, grandparents,...
by bbworks | May 19, 2024 | Care
For older adults, skin care can be quite important. However, it is often overlooked. Your skin changes as you age, and it is much more fragile in your golden years. Because of this, proper care is vital. Below, we will discuss some of the most common skin issues that...
by bbworks | May 9, 2024 | Resources
Asthma, commonly seen in children, is a condition that can affect people well into their adulthood. For many adults in their golden years, lung conditions like asthma can be a cause for concern. Last summer, New York experienced incredibly harsh air quality conditions...
by bbworks | Apr 24, 2024 | Care
Parkinson’s Disease is a disorder that affects the central nervous system. There are over 200,000 individuals with the condition each year in the US. As April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month, we wanted to help keep our readers informed of this condition,...
by bbworks | Apr 15, 2024 | Care
Spending time outdoors is important for the health of most individuals. Fresh air and time in the sun help boost mood and overall quality of life. For older individuals, this can be especially important. But safety in the sun is also very important. Proper sun...
