Category Archives: Family

How to Help the Older Adult in Your Life Cope With Loneliness This Holiday Season

Does the older adult you care for feel lonely during the holidays? It’s not uncommon for seniors to experience loneliness, and the holidays can trigger those feelings for a few reasons: They may think about people who they’ve lost. Their health may have changed, leading them to have less energy to celebrate. Some older adults…

7 Ways to Make the Holidays More Inclusive for Your Loved One With Dementia

The holidays are a time to celebrate and gather with family and friends, but you may wonder how to proceed if you now are caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia. With some good planning, you can make the holidays enjoyable both for your loved one with dementia and others who will see that…

Driving and Alzheimer’s Disease: Answers to Your Most Frequently Asked Questions

Alzheimer’s disease is a brain disorder that affects memory and thinking skills. Over time, it also affects a person’s ability to do even simple tasks. Alzheimer’s disease is one form of dementia. If you care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease or you’re concerned that they may one day develop it, you may have…

Have you ever heard of a long-term care ombudsman? If you have any loved ones living in care facilities, including nursing homes, it’s a good idea to learn more about what a long-term care ombudsman does and how they help to provide better care. Under the federal Older American Act, long-term care ombudsman programs help…

6 Ways to Protect Your Senior Loved One Against Elderly Abuse

Nearly 1 in 10 adults aged 60 or over have experienced some type of abuse, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). About 5 million seniors in the U.S. are abused each year, the NCOA reports. Elder abuse isn’t just limited to stealing money from an unsuspecting senior. It also can be physical abuse,…

9 Signs of Elder Abuse That You May Miss

Elder abuse is a lot more common than you might think. About 1 in 10 adults aged 60 or over have experienced some type of abuse, according to the National Council on Aging (NCOA). Estimates say about 5 million seniors in the U.S. are abused each year, the NCOA adds. Here are a few more…

How to Get Involved With Your Parents’ Care Decisions…Even If They Say They Don’t Need Your Help

Does this sound familiar? You notice that your parents’ health is waning. You offer to help monitor their bills and mail and take them to doctors’ appointments, but they insist that they don’t need your help. Meanwhile, you worry about their ability to drive, missed bills, or opportunistic scams that could take advantage of their…