In-Home Care & Caregiving Resources

Understanding how to deal with an angry dementia patient is challenging for many reasons. But it’s important to keep in mind that the anger they’re displaying is often a response to the...

Like all parts of your body, your brain is affected by aging. Almost one-third of Americans ages 65 or older have some form of cognitive impairment, the AARP reports. Whether it's mild &mdash...

Encouraging older adults to share their stories is a way to honor their life. Sometimes, it can be difficult to get you elderly loved one to open up, but it's worth it. These conversations...

As the middle-aged woman headed out the door to meet up with friends, she noticed a group text from her youngest sister. Swiping open the message, she saw that her 76-year-old mother was on the way...

Cardiovascular exercise is essential for staying healthy and vibrant, especially after age 70.The American Heart Association recommends seniors aim for 150 minutes of moderate exercise or 75...

You've trimmed your nails a thousand times, but elderly nail care can feel like a whole new situation. As we age, our fingernails and toenails change. That's why manicures and pedicures are...

Exercise is important. Physically active older adults live longer, healthier lives and experience a better quality of life compared with sedentary seniors. Regular exercise helps the older...

Dogs can bring so much to our lives: laughter, joy, companionship, unconditional love — even health benefits. While you're thinking about the happiness a wagging tail offers, it's...

The widowhood effect refers to the increased risk that a surviving spouse will die shortly after the death of their spouse, particularly within the first three months. Numerous studies have...

When you repeatedly misplace your car keys, forget completely how to turn on the Smart TV or your senior mom calls to ask you the same question she asked you yesterday and the day before, your...