When your loved one retires and is not sure about what to do, one of the best ways to keep them pre-occupied is to get them to volunteer for causes and activities that they care about. There are some solid reasons why this makes so much sense. Typically, your loved one will probably have the…
When we are young, we seemingly have boundless energy. You may have observed little children play for hours on end, seemingly having inexhaustible energy. As the years progress, however, we need to be a little more deliberate about managing our energy levels, otherwise we run the risk of suffering from chronic fatigue. The good news,…
Throughout the years, you are likely to hear many facts about the aging process, many of which may make you stressed. The great news is that most of these facts that people speak of are not true at all. Rather than live life in fear, here is some information to help you discard these aging…
Many Americans suffer from memory-related conditions and this has a direct impact on their quality of life. The problem with memory loss is that it impacts the ability to perform routine day-to-day tasks. These include shopping, mailing letters or even chores such as cooking. At its worst, these simple tasks can even become hazardous to…
Is it possible for your loved one to receive proper attention in assisted living vs. in-home care? Many of us caregivers have wondered about this at one point. It turns out that assisted living provides a lot more than just safe, attentive care for its residents, and that it may be just what your loved…
