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As with all serious situations in life, everyone has a different response. Charlotte seniors newly diagonsed with Parkinson's disease is no exception. If you are younger and diagnosed, it can...

Just as physical change is a normal part of the aging life for Charlotte seniors, so is sleep pattern change. Seniors will find that falling asleep and then staying asleep is more difficult than in...

Boundaries for the Charlotte Senior Caregiver During the Holidays The holidays are the time when a lot people are on edge. As a Charlotte senior caregiver, know your triggers. People - in many...

In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, BrightStar Care took a look at the most popular family caregiver activities across the country. Based on national search data from Google, gardening...

Helping your loved one follow a special diet for heart disease or diabetes may not mean they have to give up their favorite family recipes. Who knew you could use applesauce instead of oil in mom’s...

New Year’s Eve typically gets associated with staying up late and going to big, raucous parties—not exactly the ideal activities for seniors. That doesn’t mean that you and your elderly loved one...

  Why should kids have all the fun on Halloween? We’ve created a list of 10 fun and easy Halloween crafts for seniors below. Research shows that crafting fosters mindfulness, eases...

Alzheimer’s disease affects more than 47 million people worldwide, and that number continues to grow. Experts estimate 76 million people will suffer from the degenerative cognitive disease by...

Many people think of Labor Day as the unofficial end of summer, a last chance to relish barbecue and the outdoors. However, the origin of Labor Day goes back to 1885 when the day was first observed...

A picnic can be a fun summer activity the whole family can enjoy together, but there are some special considerations to keep in mind when elderly family members will be part of your get together...