Caring for someone in your home is not only difficult, it can become unsafe for both you and your parent. It’s not uncommon to ultimately need to explore residential care options, but with so many options it’s hard to know where to begin. [Read more…]
It’s common that parents and their adult children may have different perspectives on their needs as they age. It can be difficult to support someone who may feel as though they are fine on their own. [Read more…]
Becoming a caregiver may be a slow change over time, or it may be a sudden shift after an acute medical issue. It can be difficult for someone to balance supporting someone’s independence and their ability to make their own decisions, while also balancing their needs and safety concerns. [Read more…]
In a recent study 45% of people found moving to be as stressful as a breakup or divorce. I am thinking to myself, how is that even possible, but then again, I have lived in the same home since 1993. I remember moving often as a child, and sure it was not what I would describe as fun or exciting! [Read more…]
Change means to make (someone or something) different; alter or modify. The meaning is straight forward yet it can cause a great deal of anxiety and stress for many people, especially older adults. Death, Divorce, Moving, Illness/Injury, and Job Loss are the five most significant changes affecting us today. [Read more…]