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The flu is an undeniably nasty virus that circulates every year, and it seems like its effects and symptoms just get worse with each passing flu season. It’s an observation that is especially prominent among the “65 and up” crowd,…

The process of moving your aging parents into a nursing home comes with many stressors and lots of hassle, making for a struggle that you shouldn’t have to go through. You may have heard of the concept of “aging in…

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be difficult, depending on how advanced the condition is and the symptoms they are experiencing. Often, people with dementia may become confused, frustrated, or even scared, leading them to act out or…

Cognitive issues can occur for a variety of reasons as you age. However, strokes can alter thinking and cause difficulty with problem-solving and other cognitive tasks.  Strokes happen at many different intensities and last for varying periods of time. Various…

Nothing is more confusing or complex than navigating your senior parent’s care. If you’re trying to convince your aging parent to consider assisted living, you know how difficult this can be.  Many seniors feel that long-term care communities will crush…

Caring for an aging parent is never easy. No matter how many children your senior parents have, chances are one sibling takes on the majority of the caregiving responsibilities. This can happen for various reasons, but the outcomes are often…