College degrees, courses, and training programs are often targeted towards young adults and career-minded individuals. Yet, the benefits aren’t limited to these groups. Older students can gain much by spending time in the classroom, regardless of their stage of life or career prospects. As you’ll see, education offers many specific benefits for seniors, regardless of […]
How to Keep an Aging Parent with Dementia Safe
As our loved ones age, we often worry more about their safety. It’s a valid area of concern, given a person’s ability to care for themselves often decreases with age. Concern about safety is even more relevant when a loved one has dementia, as the condition impacts their memory and cognition, making it harder for […]
Aging Parents With Dementia – When Is It Time For Memory Care?
Strategies for Successfully Managing Part-Time Caregiving and College Studies
In today’s fast-paced world, some people find themselves having to care for others while also working on their own education. This is particularly true for grandchildren taking care of their grandparents, but can also happen for millennial caregivers, particularly those trying to upskill. Taking care of a loved one while going to college can be tough to […]
How To Talk To Elderly Parents About Hygiene
Aging sometimes changes behavior in surprising ways. This sometimes includes neglecting personal hygiene, failing to pay bills, losing interest in hobbies, staying indoors a lot, and becoming asocial. Such behaviors are sometimes the result of depression, but there can be other factors at play. For example, a senior who is neglecting personal hygiene may no […]
Together We Can Cope: A Caregiver’s Guide to Senior Anxiety
Anxiety is a significant condition that affects seniors as well as those younger. It can also be tricky to understand, which is why this post discusses the area.