There may come a time when your elderly loved one needs extra help at home. It might be something as simple as house cleaning or a ride to a doctor's appointment. And then, some elderly adults need ongoing, regular care.…
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…
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…
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…
In today's globalized society, it's more common than ever before for children to move away from their parents and start their lives in a new city or state. However, if you're age 40 and up, you may have started to…
If you're over 40 years old, you may be starting to worry about your parents' plan for their golden years. This is normal, and planning for their seniority is essential for their future wellbeing. Today, more than 30 million households…
The unforgettable opening scene in Disney’s The Lion King features a song celebrating the circle of life and the observance of a birth. The story that follows is a poignant reminder of a common aspect in the natural order of things: Children—when…
Raising children while caring for your parents is a special kind of balancing act. Your senior may feel like they’re in the way. Your kids may act out when they sense that you are stressed about the responsibilities. Some reasons…
As people age, they tend to become more attached to their surroundings. This likely stems from the desire to hold on and keep their lives as stable as possible in an ever-changing world. Sometimes, though, staying in their home isn’t…
At first glance, “sandwich generation” sounds like a term apropos to “latchkey kids”—yet another clever slogan describing a generation of people who were required to fend for themselves. Both terms inspire this image of children returning from school to an…