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As the years go by and your parents grow older, they’ll undoubtedly have more needs on their plates. And though you may try your best to provide for them, you still fall short sometimes. After all, you have your responsibilities to take care of, so you might unknowingly neglect your…
Just like any other period in your life, retirement can present you with lots of emotionally rewarding experiences and beautiful moments. You just need to figure out how to get the most out of it. Now that you’ve devoted so much of your life to your work and child-rearing, you…
Dental health is critical regardless of your age, and this includes people who fall into the category of senior citizens. As we get older, keeping up with oral hygiene can become a bit more challenging due to conditions like arthritis making flossing and brushing difficult, as well as a variety…
It’s a day everyone knew was coming but nobody is ever ready for: taking care of aging relatives. On top of that—and depending on the direction life takes you—time and distance may add another challenge to looking after them. So, how do you look after a loved one who lives…
Caring for an aging loved one requires making tough decisions, resulting in many sending seniors to live in an assisted living or nursing facility. But rather than placing your senior in the care of strangers, consider the benefits of aging in place. Roughly 90 percent of aging adults prefer to…
As adults, we can generally tell when something is off when it comes to our bodies. So why don’t we just go to a doctor? It’s a genuine question that only gets met with defense and emotionally charged answers. Often going to the doctor doesn’t seem worth the hassle, and…
You don’t need to give up your canine companion when you move into an assisted living facility. Keep your dog by your side as you care for your own health by moving out of your home and into an assisted living option that allows you to maintain your independence. While…
Today’s seniors are living longer and fuller lives than previous generations. They’re more active and independent than ever before, delaying retirement, traveling the world, and enjoying their grandchildren. They’re basically doing what they want when they want. And nothing says independence more than being able to drive. But there are…
It can be tough to address certain topics with your aging loved ones. If the conversation involves a parent, it can get intense as you discuss the things that are monitored as a child—autonomy and independence. If it’s a spouse, challenging discussions can bring up a lot of sad emotions….