Elder Care ABC

As we age, we often lose our physical strength, medical health, mobility and our independence. This is the case with the majority of Senior Citizens, living within our communities. I would like for you to ‘think’ about this for one minute. When you finally reach your golden years, do you hope that others will be [...]

The difficult decision that you dreaded for so long finally came: Your elderly parents are not able to live in their own home anymore and they must move either into a nursing home, assisted living quarters or into one of their children’s homes. Wherever you decide (you meaning, your parents, you, and your siblings) decide [...]

Attorney. Unless you are one, chances are your skin creeps when you consider hiring one, or yet another, legal professional to represent your interests. After all, you have drafted a will. You may even already have long term planning in place for your loved one. So why, oh why, would you open yourself up to [...]

The most commented post at EldercareABC has been about  online elderly dating .    Many others are also noticing the online mature dating phenomena and we have even had one or two requests for recommended dating sites.  Of course emailing and talking in chat rooms is one thing, but before you proceed and meet someone in [...]

You know who he is. That old man in your guest bedroom who refuses to go to his monthly check up. The elderly woman who complains about every meal you make after putting in a full day at work. He or she is your parent, the world’s worst patient. How do you cope with an [...]

If you had children, you probably thought your days of intensive caregiving were far behind you. But if you find yourself in the situation of taking care of an elderly parent in your home, you may suddenly find yourself back in to that exhausting routine of trying to balance your personal needs with those of [...]

If you are caring for parents and you are concerned about the possibility of Alzheimer’s disease, seeking geriatric care that results in an accurate diagnosis is paramount. The Alzheimer’s Association recognizes the need for an accurate diagnosis, but they also want to ensure that the diagnostic process is dignified – that is, eldercare professionals should [...]

Our society is in denial when it comes to aging. We spend millions trying to avoid looking like we have grown older. Sooner or later, however, we have to deal with aging, particularly when it affects our parents. This raises the issue of elder care and guilt. Most people view life as a simple time [...]