What May Your Senior Face in the Third Stage of Parkinson’s Disease? The third stage of Parkinson’s disease is considered the middle point to the progression of this disease. This is the stage at which the symptoms and challenges that your aging parent will face will become marked, and they will need additional support. Though…
Family Vacations Don’t Have to Be Stressful When You’re Caring for an Aging Parent Now is often the time when families begin planning summer vacations. For those who may be caring for an elderly loved one, such as a parent, they may have questions about what they can actually do for their vacation. Some people…
How to Make Exercise More Interesting for Your Elderly Loved One Exercise isn’t always interesting, even if your elderly loved one likes the activities that she’s chosen. Finding ways to make exercise important and intriguing can keep your loved one moving even when she’d rather be surfing the couch instead. Change up the Activities If…
Red Cross Tips for Preparing Your Loved One for a Severe Thunderstorm March is American Red Cross Month. As a family caregiver, this is the ideal opportunity for you to ensure that they are properly prepared for disaster or emergency situations. This can help ensure that they feel more confident in the face of these…
What You Should Know About National Caffeine Awareness Month If your elderly loved one is like many people, caffeine is a part of their daily life. From a cup or two of coffee in the morning, to an afternoon pot of tea, to the occasional soda, caffeine is something that most people consume regularly without…