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Being Socially Active Can Help Your Senior Mom Age Well

Being Socially Active Can Help Your Senior Mom Age Well

by Lana Barrett | Mar 19, 2019 | Advice for Caregivers, Senior Health Care

As we age, normal changes in our bodies and brains can make it more difficult to get out and participate in social activities. But social interaction is important. Participating in different social activities with peers can help your senior mom to live a longer,...
Power of Attorney vs. Health Care Proxy: What Are the Differences?

Power of Attorney vs. Health Care Proxy: What Are the Differences?

by Michelle Kelley | Feb 7, 2019 | Advice for Caregivers, Alzheimer's and Dementia, Senior Care Resources, Senior Health Care

Sometimes, dementia or other health issues can stand in the way of your senior loved one getting the best care possible. If Mom is experiencing the early stages of dementia or has other health issues that are limiting her ability to rationalize, travel, move around...
5 Ways You Can Help Your Hearing-Impaired Senior Mom

5 Ways You Can Help Your Hearing-Impaired Senior Mom

by Leslie Carter | Jan 23, 2019 | Advice for Caregivers, Senior Living

When it comes to communicating with a senior loved one who is hearing-impaired, It can feel like a challenge sometimes. If you’re struggling to communicate well with your senior mom because of a hearing issue, there are a few things you can change to help both of you...
3 Ways You Can Communicate Better with Nonverbal Senior Loved Ones

3 Ways You Can Communicate Better with Nonverbal Senior Loved Ones

by Michelle Kelley | Jan 15, 2019 | Advice for Caregivers, Alzheimer's and Dementia

Being able to communicate with each other is one of the greatest gifts we have as human beings. Your senior loved one may have a disability or a disease that causes them to communicate a little differently, but that doesn’t mean that the two of you can’t communicating...
3 Ways to Deal with Family Conflict Over Caring for Senior Parents

3 Ways to Deal with Family Conflict Over Caring for Senior Parents

by Selena Jackson | Dec 11, 2018 | Advice for Caregivers, Senior Care Resources

As our senior parents age, they may begin to depend on close friends and family members for care and help with basic needs. Often times when this stage of life happens, conflict can arise between family members, especially between siblings. Taking care of an aging...
A Delicate Balance: How to Support and Respect Your Aging Parents

A Delicate Balance: How to Support and Respect Your Aging Parents

by Glenda Beavers | Nov 19, 2018 | Advice for Caregivers

Caring for an aging loved one can be tough work. You have responsibilities as a caregiver, for certain, and at times there can be some friction between your parent’s wishes and what you might think is best. Juggling it all is a tricky task, and while getting bogged...
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