Aging is a privilege denied to many. In that spirit, watching your parents age is also a privilege, but it can be heartbreaking at times. Watching the people you once believed were invincible sources of strength become ill, feeble, or…
Despite growing up in the same household, siblings can be wildly different from one another in terms of personality, behavior, interests, and values. With that in mind, it’s no surprise that adult siblings can often butt heads when the care…
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…
Our senior loved ones are full of stories and wisdom that can be valuable for younger generations. Sometimes all it takes is a question to prompt a series of interesting life stories or lessons learned. In addition to imparting wisdom,…
One of the biggest issues facing families in how to care for an elderly parent is the cost of care. Nursing homes and in-home care providers try to be flexible with costs, but there is still a long-term financial responsibility…
Time passes so quickly. For children, parents are often the constant within the many changes that life brings as time moves along. But then comes that moment when we realize our parents have aged before our eyes and have become…
This is a guest post from Dr. Pauline Dinnauer, VP of Audiological Care at Connect Hearing. While you may not be able to meet with your family in person this year, you can still have a wonderful virtual holiday together.…
Plan a summer adventure with your aging loved one. Our tips and ideas give you everything you need to know to take grandma or grandpa out for a fun and safe day. How to Plan a Fun & Safe…
As children, we are raised with the intent that we will one day venture off on our own. We will start careers and families, and we will, inevitably, witness the aging of our parents. As parents age, many adult children…
For people with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the present can be bewildering and fractured. Short term memory can be unreliable or practically non-existent, while longer term memory may remain intact. For these people, reminiscing, or talking about old times, makes sense.…