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Being a caregiver for an elderly parent can be a rewarding experience in many ways. However, it is also a position that can prove to be demanding both emotionally and physically, leading to burnout in many cases. As such, family…

As your parents age, you may find yourself extending more help to them with daily tasks. Even if your parents are relatively healthy and mobile for their age, getting older can come along with all kinds of changes and challenges…

The golden years can be a peaceful and fulfilling time in life, but they also come along with many changes. In addition to the change of pace in their day-to-day lives, many seniors will also need to move from their…

Hospital trips are never easy, especially when you see your loved one struggling with their health. And even after they get discharged from the hospital, you might find yourself wondering how to best take care of them. The doctors and…

As the human brain ages, one’s ability to preserve neural connections becomes more important than ever. Seniors who fail to receive adequate cognitive stimulation may face declines in areas such as memory, reasoning skills, and even overall life satisfaction.  The…

Marriage is a lifelong commitment that bonds you with your spouse until both of your lives are over. When one spouse becomes ill or falls victim to memory and cognition problems, the other can become a full-time caretaker. This can…