Traveling with an elderly parent can be a wonderful experience. It is a chance to learn about your family, share memories and have new experiences that you both will always…
With medical advances and healthier lifestyles, people are living longer - often 20 to 30 years into retirement. We all hope our loved ones live long, healthy, and prosperous lives,…
ADVANCE DIRECTIVES An advance directive gives instructions about your health care, what you want done or not done, if you can’t speak for yourself. It’s called an advance directive because…
Report suspected mistreatment to your local adult protective services agency or law enforcement. Although a situation may have already been investigated, if you believe circumstances are getting worse, continue to speak…
There’s an elderly neighbor you’ve known for years and visited with on several occasions. When you see her coming out to get her paper as you walk up the street,…
When you care for someone in the home, you must also manage that person’s health care. This includes: Choosing a good medical team Keeping cost down Arranging for medical appointments…