Posted on May 21, 2014 by Tamberly Mott
Research shows that staying socially engaged with friends can offer real benefits, like bolstering our immune system and contributing to overall health and happiness. Spending time with friends improves our mood. And having the emotional support of close friends helps us reach goals and get through challenging times in our lives. (more…)
Posted on April 22, 2014 by Jamie Floyd
“I looked it up on the iPad®.”
“I Googled it.”
“I saw that on Facebook.”
Yes, those words now frequently come out of my 72-year-old father’s mouth. (more…)
Posted on April 13, 2014 by Katy Miller
Navigating the landscape of choice for your family member’s care can be confusing and frustrating. As a caregiver, your mind is full of worry, guilt and even agitation.
Posted on April 5, 2014 by Katy Miller
Making the decision to move your family member into an assisted living community isn't easy in any sense of the word. Older adults and their families face many doubts as they determine when the time is right to get extra help. (more…)
Posted on March 19, 2014 by Katy Miller
There are many reasons that lead older adults to consider independent living options. Keeping up with the daily chores of running a household can become overwhelming and expensive. As grown children move out, a large house with multiple levels presents challenges for a long-term living environment. Everyday tasks that used to take no time at all now suddenly take half the day.
Posted on March 17, 2014 by Jamie Floyd
We are living and staying independent longer than ever before and with this new territory of aging families find themselves searching for answers to new questions. One question families often struggle with is how to talk to mom or dad about their living arrangements once they can no longer maintain their home (without a lot of help from others.)
Posted on March 14, 2014 by Katy Miller
When you’re making a decision to move your mom or dad into a senior living community, the challenges in front of you can seem insurmountable. There is certainly no shortage of questions and confusion; this, in conjunction with the emotional factors that weigh on your mind, make the ideal path unclear.
Posted on March 3, 2014 by Jamie Floyd
Before learning how to help, you need to know when to help. A warning sign can be as subtle as a slight change in a pattern of behavior. If your dad has never been neat and tidy, for instance, then a messy house isn’t anything new.
Posted on February 18, 2014 by Katy Miller
We recognize that the commitment to care for a family member suffering from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia is one of the greatest sacrifices a caregiver can make. (more…)
Posted on February 13, 2014 by Jamie Floyd
"You might want to think about getting some help at home" (or something along those lines).
These words may have come from your mom's doctor or a well-meaning friend, your boss, maybe your minister.
So, what do they mean? (more…)