Family Matters Blog & Press

As your senior parents age, it’s natural to worry about their health and their ability to continue caring for themselves.  Whether they’re facing serious health concerns like degenerative diseases or recovery following illness or injury, or they’re simply slowing down,…

A century ago, it was considered normal for a person to age and pass away in the home, surrounded by family.  Today, this occurrence is relatively rare.  According to Stanford School of Medicine, only about 20% of Americans die at home,…

It’s not entirely abnormal to be deficient in certain nutrients, some of which are difficult to get from food alone.  This is the case with vitamin D, which we primarily get through exposure to sunlight. When the sun hits your…

Never before in modern times has our nation seen a pandemic, nor experienced its catastrophic consequences. To say this has been a difficult time is an understatement; yet, we have continued to work with our clients throughout the COVID19 crisis.…

For the children of senior parents, the question of continued care can be stressful. Each parent’s case is different, but deciding what’s best for another person is always a challenge. If your parent is getting on in years but doesn’t…

The world hasn't faced a pandemic challenge like COVID-19 in multiple generations—including that of our country's senior citizens. The shutdown of businesses, schools, and other institutions is a measure that our grandparents never had to abide by, even in their…