Translated by Lola OrtizRead the sister post in English here El tema de las finanzas es complicado para cualquiera, pero nuestros padres ancianos con frecuencia se enfrentan a desafíos únicos y muchas veces necesitan ayuda considerable. ¿Debe usted apoyarlos financieramente? En muchas culturas y familias la respuesta a esa pregunta es siempre SÍ. Usted debe apoyar […]
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Elderly Parents in Denial – What to Do When Your Loved One Refuses to Care for Themselves
Caregivers often face the problem of elderly parents in denial. So, how do you respond when they don’t want to meet their own health needs?
Cooking Activities for Elderly People
Who doesn’t love cooking? There’s something therapeutic about the process, especially as you’re making delicious food for yourself or your loved ones. Finding good cooking activities for elderly people doesn’t need to be difficult either. There are always some enjoyable things they can do in the kitchen, even if they don’t have the same energy […]
Pros and Cons of Moving a Family Member in With You
Relationships between parents and their children are rife with assumptions and expectations. Many adult children run into this challenge as their parents age. Some find that their parents expect them to be available night and day, to meet their every need. Sometimes the parent even wants to move in with their adult children and live […]
Essential Financial Advice for Seniors
While getting older can seem scary and stressful, it doesn’t even need to be a bad thing. It can be a fantastic time of life. But, paying attention to financial advice for seniors is important too, as financial stress always makes life more difficult. Doing well financially can lighten any pressure and allow you to […]
Kitchen Safety for Seniors
There’s no doubt about it. Cooking is immensely therapeutic. There’s something special about preparing and enjoying good food, even if the meal or piece of baking is simple. Food can evoke positive emotions too, bringing forward memories of good moments and special people. Besides that, cooking good food is vital for health. Homemade food is […]