Category Archives: Family Members

10 Ideas to Celebrate Holidays with the Elderly

Aging Well, Family Members, ,
holidays with dementia

Your aging loved one may be slowing down, but it doesn’t mean grandma or grandpa doesn’t want to celebrate the holidays anymore. Finding ways to modify holiday traditions or by creating new ones that fit their lifestyle and speed will reduce stress levels and keep everyone connected and happy this season. 10 Caregiving Tips at Holiday … Continue reading 10 Ideas to Celebrate Holidays with the Elderly →

Social Isolation and Loneliness

Aging Parents, Aging Well, Family Members,
Learn how Aging Life Care Managers are combatting loneliness and social isolation

Ask anyone for their top advice about living a long, healthy life and you’ll probably hear tips about the importance of eating well, stopping smoking, exercising and getting regular medical checkups. Don’t throw those good habits out the window; but, it may come as a shock to learn that connecting with others may be the … Continue reading Social Isolation and Loneliness →

Aging Adults Need a Winter Storm Emergency Plan

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help senior citizens get ready for severe winter weather

With winter storm Caly bearing down coast to coast, severe weather — snow, freezing temperatures, ice,  or heavy rains — greatly impacts the safety and well-being of the elderly. Here are some tips from the experts in aging well, Aging Life Care Association™ to help aging adults get ready for winter weather. Before a Storm Stay … Continue reading Aging Adults Need a Winter Storm Emergency Plan →

Long-Distance Caregivers Seek Professional Help

Aging Life Care Professionals, Aging Parents, Caregiving, Family Members
long-distance caregivers need support

During the holiday season families and friends visit aging loved ones. Frequently this is the time when they discover troubling changes in health, behavior, or physical appearance of their family member. Many will discover their aging loved one now needs more help or attention. Recent Survey Reveals Top Reasons Long-Distance Caregivers Seek Help Long-distance caregivers … Continue reading Long-Distance Caregivers Seek Professional Help →

Five Tips to Help Family Caregivers Balance Responsibilities

Caregiving, Family Members
I am an only child caring for aging parents

November marks National Family Caregivers Month – a time to recognize the countless individuals like you who make the everyday commitment to care for a loved one. Today, an estimated 39.8 million Americans serve as caregivers for one or more of their family members.1 Of that number, many of these individuals care for an aging … Continue reading Five Tips to Help Family Caregivers Balance Responsibilities →

How Do I Know If Grandpa Needs Help? What to Look for During Holiday Visits

Aging Parents, Caregiving, Family Members,
warning signs to look for during holiday visits

Holidays are occasions that many of us spend with family, whether we live down the block or across the country.  For those with aging parents or loved ones, these visits are an important time to take stock amidst the hustle and bustle, and to make plans.  Make the Most of Holiday Visits: What to Look … Continue reading How Do I Know If Grandpa Needs Help? What to Look for During Holiday Visits →

What Aging Parents Want Their Children to Remember

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5 things you should know about your aging parents

The caregiving role reversal for aging parents and adult children is never easy. As an Aging Life Care™ Specialist, I have watched this transition happen in a variety of scenarios all with a  different set of circumstances. But through it all, there is a common message that parents want their adult children to know – … Continue reading What Aging Parents Want Their Children to Remember →

Special Needs Children and the Aging Parent

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Planning for the Care of Special Needs Children

Having an adult child with “special needs,” and planning ahead for his or her care, is a concern for parents throughout the child’s lifespan.  Most of these adult children are extremely dependent upon their parents, counting on them to provide fully for their safety and well-being, as well as love and encouragement. As the parents … Continue reading Special Needs Children and the Aging Parent →

Aging and Addiction

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alcohol and dementia

Substance abuse is often overlooked or misdiagnosed in older adults. But addiction does not discriminate — it can affect individuals of any age, gender, race, cultural background, or lifestyle. Know the warning signs of addiction and you can seek proper treatment for your loved one.   Recognize the Warning Signs of Addiction in Aging Adults by … Continue reading Aging and Addiction →