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Staying Connected With Parents Across State LinesCaring for aging parents across state lines can be stressful. Nothing will ever replace being with your parents in person, but there are ways you...

Five Benefits of Homecare for Aging ParentsHow do you plan to spend your retirement years? Few people want to pass their golden years in stuffy nursing homes and dealing with endless hospital stays...

Social interactions strengthen mental, physical and emotional connections. This is true for anyone but especially for individuals with Alzheimer’s. Routine interaction helps to maintain brain...

Caring for a Loved One If you are providing care for an aging loved one, you are not alone. In fact, about 17 percent of the adult population in the United States provides unpaid care to an older...

Family caregivers who are constantly on call or helping loved ones from dawn to dusk rarely find time to take a break. Caregivers can cite the list of things they do every day, but few prioritize...

Paranoia in the Elderly One of the most alarming conditions a senior can develop is paranoia, a mental state characterized by persistent fears, worries, and accusations that often strike loved...

When it comes to preventing falls and injuries in the home, the bathroom is the most important place to make changes. Adults ages 65 and older have the highest risk of injury from bathroom falls...

Thoughts of the holiday season may have you dreaming of sugar plums and family gatherings for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, or Kwanzaa. But what about navigating holidays throughout the year...

A good night’s sleep is essential for optimal mental and physical health, no matter your age. Still, the health conditions, medications, and changes in sleep patterns that often come with age...

Did you have chickenpox as a child? You might remember how itchy and painful they were. One in three American adults will experience that same virus again in their lives. It’s called &ldquo...