If you have noticed a change in your elderly loved one’s day-to-day abilities, this most often relates to how they are able to accomplish Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). When it comes to determining if your loved one can benefit from additional help or transitioning to senior living, an Activities of Daily Living assessment can…
It’s often said that the kitchen is the heart of the home as family reunions often take place here. The same is true for older adults, who may look forward to having their children and grandchildren over for meals often. You may have noticed that as your loved one ages, cooking has become more dangerous…
When it comes to caring for aging parents, conflicts with siblings can make things more difficult than they have to be. Inevitably, this can add to your burden when it feels like one or more siblings are not contributing, and this can even cause old sibling rivalries to flare up. In order to avoid this…
If you or your loved one rely on a wheelchair to get around, you will find that you need to make some modifications to your home, including in the bathroom. To design a wheelchair-friendly bathroom, a couple of changes will need to be made, some of which will require a contractor to be called in.…
It’s normal for our food preferences to change as we age. This is due to the changes that occur in our sense of taste and smell. However, this can mean an unhealthy loss of weight. If you notice that you or your loved one are losing weight due to losing interest in food, it doesn’t…
Spiritual activities can be essential to the well-being of your elderly loved one. This is not to be confused with religion – anyone, religious or not, can be spiritual. When introducing spiritual activities for your elderly loved one, always keep in mind their individual beliefs and preferences. Read on to find out some suggestions for…