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, […]
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 […]
You know those moments from childhood when you’d try explaining to your parent how something should be done? Maybe you were convinced you knew the better way to make a sandwich or organize the garage. They’d just smile and nod, clearly knowing better but letting you have your moment. Fast forward thirty or forty years, […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
The average family moves about every five years with most of those households composed of adults in their twenties and thirties who are raising young children. When these families grow in numbers occupying the space with toys and friends, parents choose to upsize their homes to accommodate each stage of their lives. When the […]
If you’re reading this article there’s a pretty good chance you’re probably an American citizen, meaning there’s a good chance you have to purchase medical insurance or possibly pay out of pocket for your medical expenses. Out of one hundred and ninety five civilized countries, one hundred and fifty-two have free universal healthcare for ninety […]