Aging in Place
What Can Someone Elderly With Poor Eyesight Still Do at Home? More Than You Think
I got back from visiting my father-in-law last weekend, and something he said stuck with me. He has cataracts in one eye…
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Vision Loss in Elderly Parents: A Caregiver’s Guide to Support and Safety
You notice it before your mom will ever admit it. She squints at the pill bottle for a beat too long. She…
Alzheimer's
Movies and Alzheimer’s: Why an Old Favorite Can Reach Someone Words Can’t
You dig out the old DVD case, the one with the cracked spine, and slide it into the player because you cannot…
Caregiver
The Warning Signs of Suicide in Elderly Parents (and How to Start the Conversation)
You notice it before you can name it. Mom stopped asking about the grandkids’ soccer games. Dad gave your brother his watch…
Caregiver
How to Check Nursing Home Ratings (and Home Care Agency Reviews) Before You Trust Them With Your Parent
You found a nursing home that looks decent online, or a home care agency that answered the phone fast and sounded nice.…
Caregiver
Signs of Depression in Elderly Parents: What Family Caregivers Often Miss
You call your mom every couple of days. She sounds fine, mostly. But lately “fine” has started to feel like a word…