Every 13 seconds and older adult is treated in the emergency for a fall related injury. Falling is the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for elderly Americans. But aging doesn’t necessarily mean that your older loved ones have to fall. There are certain risk factors that you can look for that will […]
At 1:30 am on January 24, 2016, most of southern Alaska was jolted awake by a massive 7.1 earthquake. This was the biggest shake we’ve felt since the Big One in 1964. Most people were able to find safety and thankfully there were no injuries reported. But, for many seniors with limited mobility, finding […]
The pressure of taking care of everything and everyone can become overwhelming. Talking to doctors, making sure the whole family is on the same page, struggling with disagreements about what the right page is, making sure that there’s a balance of information so some people aren’t left out of the loop while others are overwhelmed, […]
One of the most important parts of any care plan is the medical portion. Making sure that your loved one is receiving the medical care that they need is integral to ensuring that they remain healthy and happy for as long as possible. But, this can also be one of the hardest aspects to keep […]
When your loved one reaches an age where they need help for daily living, it may become blurred what appropriate behavior you should exhibit. It is important that you make the decision for both you and your loved one in the type of role you will be part of during the changes that are sure […]
Addiction is becoming a common thing families are facing these days. Doctors prescribe medication to help our loved ones handle the pain that they are going through. Some of these medications are prescribed at high doses because that's what's needed for comfort. The problem with this is that the risk of addiction goes up tremendously. […]
For many of us, we don’t typically think about grandma or grandpa when we think about drug abuse or addiction. But, the truth is, substance abuse is increasing significantly among our older population—especially as the baby boomer generation enters the senior facet of our society. It is predicted that by the year 2020, the […]
It is a difficult decision to make when you reach out for help in caring for a loved one. The goal each family reaches for is peace of mind that their loved one will be cared for compassionately, at the same time fearing that the family will lose their voice on how to care for […]
You’ve probably heard it before and maybe you even practice it in other parts of your life: sometimes your time is a greater gift than one wrapped up in a box. For those of us with aging parents, this can be even truer. Simply celebrating life together can go a long way in deepening our […]
When you get a new diagnosis, it can feel overwhelming. All of a sudden there are new rules to memorize and labels to read. However, there are a few ways to add nutrition to your new diet that will also increase variety! Becoming Diabetic Friendly Bring on the Berries Some fruits contain as much sugar […]
