As you get older and start a life of your own, one of the hardest things to navigate is your relationship with your family. While everyone wishes for a healthy relationship with their parents, many people struggle with difficult parents…
Seeing your parent age into their golden years isn’t always easy. This period of life can come with many changes, especially if your relationship with your parent is shifting to that of a caregiver. There are many benefits to caregiving…
Caregiving for a sick, disabled, or elderly family member can be a very rewarding experience, especially if it means your loved one can continue to live at home and maintain a sense of normalcy. However, caregiving can also be difficult…
Elderly adults may face many physical and mental health challenges in retirement. Fortunately, modern medicine offers a number of treatments to help ease symptoms and even heal diseases. Therapeutic options can be great alternatives to more invasive treatments like surgical…
Both you and your sibling love your aging parent. But taking care of your aging parent can sometimes cause stress and strain between you and your siblings. While this is normal, it doesn’t have to be your reality. Sibling relationships…
As your parents start to age, there are certain things that will become more difficult for them to do on their own. One of the most common things is showering or bathing. Health concerns and mobility issues may make it…
Navigating how to help aging parents can be a tall order in any situation. Aging parents may not always want help or even realize that they need help. Balancing the right amount of help with the right amount of autonomy…
Being a caregiver can be a stressful, all-consuming job that will wear on anyone over time. The responsibility, ups and downs, and stress can pile up over time and lead to burnout. If you find yourself thinking, “I am so…
Food not only fulfills our basic dietary needs, but it can also be a source of comfort. However, our relationships with food can change as we age. Taste buds evolve, dental health becomes a factor, and medication side effects can…
Acting as a family caregiver is one of the most challenging jobs around. Covering day-to-day responsibilities can be overwhelming, even for seasoned professionals. For this reason, it’s not uncommon for caregivers to face burnout, mental breakdowns, or even chronic health…