If your elderly family member has just been diagnosed with high blood pressure, her first question might have been, “Why?”.  There are so many possible causes

The fact that pets offer many physical and emotional health benefits is no secret. But, many older adults are unable to own a pet because

When an aging relative is diagnosed with high blood pressure, as a family caregiver, one of your goals is to help them to lower their blood

Signs that your dad needs help aging in place vary. Some of the more common ones are poor diet, lack of grooming and personal care, and difficulty

Your senior may have some very solid reasons for wanting to age in place, but it’s still going to become more difficult for her over time.

You’ve been doing pretty well on your own for a while. You haven’t needed any help. Looking after an aging parent or other loved one

Sunburns are painful no matter your age. But, for delicate senior skin, they could be even worse. If the skin peels, it can itch. Scratching

Even if you’re not feeling especially positive about caregiving right now, you can improve your outlook. There are a few simple techniques you can use that

Depression is quite common in the elderly. If you are concerned that your parent is becoming depressed, there are many things that might help them

You probably already know that you need to engage in better self-care as a caregiver, but it can seem so difficult to do on a regular basis.

As your senior’s caregiver, the idea of her aging in place might not be your favorite one. Your goal is to keep her as safe as possible

Dementia doesn’t mean that your senior is suddenly incapable of handling normal daily tasks. As dementia progresses, she may have more difficulty, though. It’s really important