Caregivers take heart, research is showing that caring for others is good for you! It
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Aging. Getting old. What does that really mean?
Think back to when you were young
According to the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), nearly 90% of seniors want to stay in their own homes as they age. In fact, the report goes on to say that even if they begin to need day-to-day assistance or ongoing healthcare, 82% of all seniors still want to remain at home.
The implications of that are huge for their children and those who are caring for aging parents, especially if the caregiver is watching from a distance away. The reality is that even those caregivers who are only a few miles away can
Is Grandma living at home by herself?
Depending on individual religious beliefs and spirituality, the majority of us understand the circle of life and we grow up accepting that all lives end. But later in life, this understanding may take on a completely different meaning.
February is the month for spreading a little love and so that
Can you relate to this dilemma? Long ago, family members moved away from the area where they grew up, but Grandma stayed. When Grandpa died a couple of years ago, relatives started to worry about her living alone. Grandma
I had a friend tell me this story recently and I
Is It Time To Hit The Reset Button On
Many working adults, especially the sandwiched and boomers generation feel stuck! In between raising children who are going to college, a career change or midlife crisis and at the same time having aging parents who are signaling for help.