My mom was not elderly, but her health was failing her as the diabetes progressed and destroyed her body over a ten-year period. Eventually, her endocrine system was badly beaten, her kidneys stopped working effectively, and she was in end-stage renal failure. When I look back on that period of time, I realize I was […]
As I approach the middle-aged stage of my life, even though my parents have passed on from this physical world, I am witnessing my peers having to care for their aging and elderly parents. Some have had to hire in-home elder care services, which have provided much-needed respite. In the process of hiring outside helpers, […]
So far, in my experience of watching others undergo cancer treatment, fully recovering from chemotherapy doesn’t appear to have a promising outcome. For example, one close friend of mine underwent intense treatment for breast cancer that included the following, and in this order: Powerful chemotherapy for six months A mastectomy of her right breast […]
As we or our loved ones start getting older, the topic of where to spend the golden years starts to come up more often. And, it’s something that we have to spend time researching and thinking about because it’s a big decision that demands careful consideration. Among the options available, the top two are […]
Thankfully, there are many facilities and specialists in elder care as well as far more information regarding dementia and Alzheimer’s today than there was in the 1980s. Tragically, my great-grandmother (Grammi) was a survivor of a gunshot wound to the head when she was in her twenties. Sadly, in her late sixties, she developed Alzheimer’s […]
Did you know that an apartment building is more likely to catch fire compared to other residential structures? According to data from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), an average of around 75% of fires each year damaged residential structures and about 30% of these residential fires impacted apartments or multi-family residences. Apartment building fires […]
Chances are that if you have been watching your parents’ health decline for any number of reasons, you might be struggling with some situational depression. Our parents, who were once our caregivers and showed such strength and courage, have now been reduced to needing elder care in their Michigan home, where maybe you were raised. […]
When most people think of robots entering the workplace, one thing comes to mind: humans being replaced. This idea is worrisome, especially in industries that rely on many employees like the healthcare sector. But real live people are needed to care for the patients at a nursing home especially if and when a disaster strikes. […]
Taking care of your elderly parents is a huge responsibility. However, it can also be one of the most rewarding things a child can ever do. As parents age, their bodies also deteriorate. Thus, they may need more help with everyday mundane tasks, medical care, and emotional support. So, looking after your parents when they’re old […]
As of the date of this writing, a close friend and mentor of mine is currently going through the process of trying to age gracefully as best as she can while also working on overcoming barrios to continue to live on her own, and age in place. She’s only seventy years old but has severe […]