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 […]
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. […]