Family caregiving is normally an unpaid role. You’re volunteering your time and energy to support a loved one. However, long-term unpaid caregiving is often impractical. The costs get too high too quickly. Your family member’s needs may also increase to the point that you can’t hold down a regular job. The most powerful solution is […]
Challenges and Tips for Caring for Elderly Grandparents
Most discussions on family caregiving talk about adult children supporting aging parents or one spouse supporting the other. Yet, these aren’t the only patterns. Sometimes grandchildren are caring for elderly grandparents instead. This may happen because there’s a considerable rift between the senior and their adult child. Other times, the grandchild may live nearer or […]
The Best Responses When Aging Parents Expect Too Much
It’s never easy when aging parents expect too much. So, how can you support them without burning out yourself?
What to Do When Your Elderly Mother Wants Constant Attention
It’s never fun when your elderly mother wants constant attention. Should you try to meet her wishes or is it time to pull back?
Best Types of Walkers for Seniors
Being able to get around with ease is a feature of life that we often take for granted, until we lose it. This is an area that’s incredibly important for seniors, as many start to find walking difficult. That’s why today, we’re talking about some of the best walkers for seniors, including a focus on […]
7 Expert Tips for Setting Boundaries with Toxic Parents
Setting boundaries with toxic parents is essential and can also be incredibly difficult. In this post, we show you how to do so and reclaim your life.