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How to Deal With Stubborn Aging Parents
More and more children are becoming caregivers for their elderly parents, and often these “children” are raising children of their own. Some parents make it easy for their kids to become caregivers, but some who wish to maintain their independence…
5 Interesting Topics to Talk About with Seniors
The generations between a young adult and a senior citizen can make discussions a little exhausting. Between having very different experiences and opinions, younger people can clash with the elderly or lose interest if the conversation becomes dull. However, there…
Television & Seniors: Older Adults Watch More TV
It might surprise you to learn that older adults watch more television than younger people do. Watching TV comprises most of the leisure time for adults aged 70 to 105 years old. Television can be an avenue to learning new…
Dealing with Negative Elderly Parents: How to Help Them (& Yourself)
The dynamic shift between parents and their adult children is difficult for a lot of families to handle. The mom and dad who raised you from infancy and taught you how to be a successful adult may eventually need your…
What is Companion Care for the Elderly?
You may have heard of companions, but still find yourself wondering exactly what is companion care for the elderly. Companion care for the elderly, also known as companionship services, is a key part of senior care. This is because companionship…
What Are The Duties and Responsibilities of a Caregiver?
You may assume that your senior loved ones don’t need a caregiver because they don’t need medical assistance. But, even if a senior doesn’t require the assistance of a home health care nurse, they may still require some help on…
