18 Quick and Easy Meals for Older Adults
Follow these quick and easy recipes and make sure your aged loved ones are getting all the nutrition they need.
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How to Improve Cognitive Health in Old Age
There are many things we can do to slow the decline of cognitive function in old age. In this article,...
Nursing Case: When an Elderly Loved One Suddenly Needs Care
As parents age, it is challenging to know how to best prepare for the changes that come later in their...
Strategies to Help Seniors Fight Loneliness During Pandemic
Consider some ways that can help seniors in your community stay engaged and loved during this time of increased isolation.
30+ simple ways to help others during the COVID-19 pandemic
Of course, the best and easiest ways to help others during the coronavirus pandemic is to wash your hands, practise...
Your coronavirus questions, answered: What seniors and their caregivers need to know
Here’s what senior caregivers and relatives need to know about coronavirus.
Fasting: Is It Safe for The Elderly?
While everyone, regardless of age, should consult a medical professional before beginning a serious fast, this is especially true for...
Safety checklist: How to dementia-proof every room in your home
Adult-proofing your home can go a long way toward easing your anxieties and keeping your loved one safe. Try these...
Home Renovations for The Elderly
Here are 5 tips for renovations that will help elderly people stay living at home.
11 Part-time Jobs for Older People
Some of the top jobs where older citizens can earn additional income.
9 Things That Change When You Find an Elderly Caregiver for Your Loved One
Here are a few things that you can expect to happen when you hire an elderly caregiver.
Home Safety Basics for Children and Aging Parents
by freelance writer Riley Herder Looking for childcare? Find carers in your area now. If your house is home to...
Mastering the Transition into Retirement
by freelance writer Riley Herder Basketball legend Abe Lemons once quipped: “The trouble with retirement is you never get a...
Make a Game Plan for Visiting Grandparents in 2020
by freelance writer Riley Herder The start of a new year is a great time to map out the time...
6 Common Dementia Behaviours and How to Manage Them
Confusion is commonly associated with dementia, but these other behaviours are also signs that a loved one may be experiencing memory loss....
Sundown Syndrome: What It Is and How to Manage It
How you can help loved ones cope with sundown syndrome. Time of day can have a powerful and seemingly strange...
A Drug-Free Mood-Booster for Those with Dementia
Screentime is proving helpful with those with dementia. Anyone who has cared for a senior with dementia and its accompanying negative moods...
Emergency Checklist for Elderly Relatives and Their Caregivers
How to be prepared for a crisis. We hope we’ll never need the information, but if there is an emergency...
How to Manage Family Caregiver Guilt
Why do we feel this way? Here are 4 tips for dealing with the guilt that can come from being a caregiver....
8 Ways To Manage Sandwich Generation Stress
If you find yourself at the end of the day feeling drained and worrying about not doing enough, then demands...
8 Signs Elderly Relatives Need Assistance
With people living longer and longer, many families will have increasingly older parents and grandparents. As relatives age, they will require more...
10 Things Grandchildren Can Learn From Their Grandparents
The relationship between a grandchild and grandparent is a very special one. While grandparents act as an authority figure and...
9 Strategies to Help a Parent Who Refuses Care
Your mother resists in-home helpers, insisting you can wait on her. Your frail father won’t stop driving. Your aunt denies...
A Caregiver’s Guide to Dealing with Dementia
If the person you care for has been diagnosed with dementia, it’s important to realise that many things will change over time....
When Mom Moves In: Creating Boundaries and Expectations
The decision to move a parent into your household can follow a crisis. Maybe mom had a stroke and you’ve...
Conversations You Should Have with Your Employer Before the Holidays
Get ahead of your holiday schedule and talk to your employer about their Christmas plans now. The holiday season shakes...
Five Things to Do Before Your Parent Goes to a Nursing Home
Michael Kort, whose 96-year-old mother has Alzheimer’s disease and is in a nursing home, has sage advice about what to...