Family Matters Blog & Press

The aging process affects everyone sooner or later. The media has created lots of stereotypes about aging, and almost all of them are negative.  It’s important to avoid these common misconceptions about aging so you can treat your loved ones…

You want the best for your loved one. As your aging parent or other elderly family member needs more care, you will likely consider nursing homes vs. home care.  This decision can be tough, but it doesn’t have to be.…

As you get older and start a life of your own, one of the hardest things to navigate is your relationship with your family. While everyone wishes for a healthy relationship with their parents, many people struggle with difficult parents…

Spring is officially here — and that means warmer weather, the scent of flower gardens, and Easter celebrations. Spring is a wonderful time to get outside and do some of your favorite activities, especially if you want to spend time…

Dementia is a complicated condition that causes pain and frustration to everyone it involves. The person experiencing dementia will often become disoriented and confused, which frequently turns to anger toward their inability to remember information that once came easily. Their…

Many aspects of your aging parents’ lives will start to change as they enter a new phase of adulthood. Their transition into their senior years can come with some difficult changes, but it can also come along with some great…