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The Best Way to Change Holiday Traditions When the Old Ways Don’t Work Anymore
For as long as you can remember, your mom was in charge of Thanksgiving dinner. She handled every aspect of the elaborate celebration with such grace. She may have complained about all the work, but handing it over to someone else was never something she would consider. This year is different. Spending hours in the
Why Is Dad Wearing That Again? Dressing Challenges in Older Adults
Dad has an entire closet full of clothes, yet he’s wearing that same blue sweater again. You suggest something different. He refuses. You point out that the sweater needs to be washed. Now he’s irritated, you’re frustrated, and somehow choosing an outfit has become the hardest part of the morning. Before assuming Dad is simply
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How to Identify When to Stop Driving and Still Maintain Senior Independence
There’s nothing quite as freeing as hopping in the car whenever we please and driving off to whatever destination we choose. That’s why for many older adults, determining that it’s no longer safe to drive can produce feelings of great loss. Yet with effects of aging such as reduced vision, slowed reaction time, side effects
Signs of Dementia: How to Tell if A Senior’s Forgetfulness Is Something More
“I just had my glasses on a moment ago…where could they have gone?” “Is today Tuesday or Friday?” “Have I taken my medications yet this morning?” For older adults, questions like these can arise on a daily basis, and can raise concerns with family members about whether such memory lapses are simply part of growing
Keeping the Peace with Siblings While Caring for Aging Parents
The relationships we have with our siblings are unlike any other, and typically are the longest lasting relationships we’ll enjoy throughout our lifetime. Though we may have fought like cats and dogs as children, many siblings find that, in adulthood, they’ve formed strong friendships. Yet regardless of the bond you may have with your siblings
Top Tips for Helping Seniors Accept the Idea of In-Home Elder Care
Think through some of the little everyday tasks you’ve taken care of today without giving them a second thought: making the beds, running to the grocery store, stopping for coffee with a friend, preparing dinner. Now imagine no longer being able to accomplish these things independently, and the feelings of fear and frustration you’d experience.
Warning Signs to Watch For Over the Holidays: How to Tell if a Senior Needs Care at Home
We all look forward to the chance to spend extended, quality time with those we love over the holidays. And while the festive meals, bright decorations, gifts and laughter are vital components of family holiday celebrations, there’s another key aspect to be sure to include in your visiting: assessing older loved ones for any changes
The Sobering Facts on Senior Isolation
The latest information from the Administration on Aging indicates that about 13.3 million people 65 and older (29%) live alone. Almost half (46%) of all women ages 75 and older live by themselves. What’s worrisome is that, as people get older and more vulnerable, their odds of living alone increase. Senior isolation can have many