Hot weather is dangerous, and seniors are particularly prone to its threat. Elderly heat stroke and heat exhaustion are a real problem. There are several reasons for elderly heat exposure.…
If you're like the majority of seniors, you probably want to live at home for as long as possible. You like your feeling of independence. The thought of paying for…
I wanted to share a bit about how I thought I knew how to be a caregiver professionally and/or privately. How different they actually turned out to be! I began…
As a widow in her 70s, my mother terrorized several counties in southern Idaho with her erratic driving. She loved to drive fast, but often forgot about rules and regulations.…
The chance that your parents will have a long life is greater than ever before: The average American lives to 79—nearly a decade longer than the previous generation. Happily, this…
As the population ages, a surge in patients with dementia will place an excessive burden on working women. By 2030, it is estimated that 8.4 million Americans will have some…
By Claudia Caramiello Published Oct 13, 2015 at 4:10 pm (Updated Oct 13, 2015) VERNON — Linda Esposito started From the Heart Elder Care out of love, need, and guilt.…
Siblings are not equally involved in caregiving when their aging parents start needing care. In 75 percent of all cases, only one adult child will become a caregiver. Mothers are…
As your parents grow older, it’s natural for you to worry about how they will get along from day to day. This is especially true as they become weaker and…
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