As dementia symptoms increase, you need to make sure your mom or dad has help. Elderly care services are one of the best ways to do this.
Fire detectors are essential all year long. Testing the batteries and alarms is recommended each month.
If your mom struggles with any of the IADLs, it can make it harder for her to age at home.
Family gatherings are hard when a parent has Alzheimer’s and is reaching the late stages of the disease.
Now more than ever, families are inundated with a large collection of things: paperwork, knick knacks, decor, clothing, pet supplies, household items, and if you are a parent, especially toys.
Are you part of the Sandwich Generation? Before you agree to care for a parent, make sure you understand and are prepared for these six things.
Thanksgiving is a National Holiday that occurs on the fourth Thursday in November and is based on the Colonial Pilgrims 1621 harvest meal.
If your parent is dealing with inflammation, it’s important that the doctor knows and sees your mom or
dad regularly.
It’s also a great time to consider scheduling a massage for yourself as well, as there is no better time to take charge of your physical and mental health than when you are responsible for caring for an elderly parent.
