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Aging provides seniors with opportunities to try new things. Some new activities are both enjoyable and good for your health. Perhaps one of the best examples is art therapy.  Art therapy gives older adults a chance to explore different art…

When it’s time to consider home care services for yourself or a loved one, there are many questions to answer and details to consider. Speaking to people in the caregiving industry can be confusing when you don’t understand some of…

Becoming a caregiver for a loved one is never easy. This can be especially true when someone suffers a stroke, resulting in symptoms that require long-term rehabilitation and care. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), an estimated 60%…

Despite the challenges inherent to aging, many seniors are hesitant to give up their independence. As an adult child helping to care for elderly parents, you may struggle to find a balance between worrying about loved ones and overstepping when…

In an ideal world, you would always be available to help your senior parent or grandparent. However, that’s not realistic for most families today. You might be working full-time and raising your own children, or maybe you live too far…

Even if you know your loved one very well, you might not know when they need around-the-clock care. Some of the subtle signs that a person needs help are easy to explain away as normal aging. And if your parent…