Many older adults are choosing to live alone and care for themselves as they grow in age. If you know an older adult that is currently living alone, it may be a good idea to do a quick safety check of their home the next time that you visit. One mistake that older adults make concerning… Read More

Independence is very important to all of us. Some older adults go to great lengths to cover up the fact that they need help. Here are some of the warning signs an older adult may need assistance at home: The house is cold, the telephone is cut off. Losing track in a conversation, forgetting the… Read More

Adjusting the environment for a person with Alzheimer’s disease can not only make life easier for the person, but also for their care partner. Rummaging, pillaging, hiding and hoarding are behaviors common to people with Alzheimer’s. The reasons are unclear, but the need for security may be an underlying factor. There are gentle, loving, and… Read More

Are you pulled between providing care for your parents and being a mom, homemaker or career woman? You are not alone. Over 41% of baby boomers who have a living parent are providing care for them; either financial, personal care or both. The typical unpaid caregiver is a 46-year-old woman who works outside the home… Read More