The thought of a parent lying in a hospital bed, unable to make decisions for themselves can be so uncomfortable that families neglect to have conversations with their....

Sometimes asking for or even accepting help is hard, no matter your age. Now imagine having to ask for help or accept help with tasks that once seemed simple; with....

According to the article “My Parent Is So Stubborn!” published in the Journals of Gerontology, 77% of adult children say their aging parents are stubborn when it comes....

According to Metlife, approximately 41% of adults age 65 and over have limitations in activities of daily living (such as eating, bathing, or dressing) and instrumental....

Caregiving for a loved one full-time can be stressful. Just ask Lisa Carter: “It’s hard to admit that you can’t do this day in and day out,” she says. “But it’s not an....

Although seniors are fiercely protective of their autonomy, they may not want help from their children when it is needed.

When you are searching for a long-term care option for your loved one, you want to find a place that puts your loved one first. Some assisted living and memory care....

Caring for a loved one with dementia can be difficult, exhausting, and emotionally draining, yet you might believe you are the only one who can take care of your loved....

For many years, Lisa was used to sleeping with one eye and one ear open just in case something happened to her mom and dad. It was not like the day after her dad, James,....