Heart to heart advice for families and caregivers
By Angela Rocheleau
February is National Heart Month and here are a few interesting facts to ponder. Every year since its congressional approval in 1963,...
A guide to services designed to assist you at home
By Michael Trigilio
Within each of us lies a fundamental desire to live in our own home — safely and securely — with as much...
Things that go bump in the night
Audry was from the old country. As a kid, whenever she was stressed, she would visit her mother in the kitchen. Her mother would set her up with some spices and with a mortar and pestle, she would bang and grind the spices until she felt better. Now, even in her later years when her anxiety spikes again, she still gets great comfort from the bang and scrape but also from the smells of the spices.
How do I know when my parents need help at home?
By Judith Boyko
Caregiving advice is plentiful, but how do we know when our aging parents need assistance or when we need to become a...
Enhance communications skills with a frail family member
By Angela Rocheleau
There are many key factors that will help caregivers be successful as they care for aging family members, perhaps none more important...
Emergency preparation planning tips
By Kathy Savage
Being ready for emergencies requires basic planning and awareness of events that could lead to a loss of electricity, damage to your...
Think outside the box when it comes to parent care
By Angela Rocheleau
Families plan for vacations and life events, but somehow they postpone the most important plan, care for an elderly loved one during...
Senior moments or dementia? How to tell the difference
By Angela Rocheleau
Have you ever been carrying on a conversation and suddenly you can’t remember the name of your best friend, the movie you...
5 ways to plan for your parents’ future
When it comes to buying a new car, many of us spend countless hours combing through magazines and websites that rate the different makes and models.
Should you be a caregiver? Things to consider before you commit
By Doug Peck
Not everyone is suited to caregiving. Before assuming caregiving duties, it is important that caregivers participate in a process that Bernie Siegel,...