PARENTAL CARE
Caring for an aging parent can be tough, but it is an essential and rewarding part of everyone’s life. Learn how to cope with and improve your parental care of an aging parent.
GUIDES:
Handling a Changing Parent/Child Relationship
Elders facing these challenges lose out on what they thought would be a great time in their life, and their children struggle as they navigate changing roles in their relationship with mom/dad.
Planning for & Managing a Changing Living Situation
One of the most difficult decisions faced by aging loved ones and their caregivers, is whether to remain in their home independently, move in caregivers, move in with family, or move to a facility. Faced with the decision, many choose to avoid the topic until a tragic event forces their hand.
Facing Autonomy Related Decisions with Love
Nobody wants to lose their independence, and nobody wants to be the one to take it away. Yet, as aging happens, a loss of autonomy becomes an almost universal truth, one that is difficult to navigate in the best of situations.
Brain Fitness In Older Age | Advice, Tips, & Solutions
A good brain fitness program implements variety and curiosity in mental and physical exercises. It incorporates good nutrition, hydration, stress reduction, and social stimulation for maximal benefit to the growing and healing brain.
Alzheimer’s – Impact, Solutions, & Resources
Alzheimer’s impacts millions of people daily. Learn what to expect, its impact on mental health, and advice and solutions to help in old age.