One thing that worries many family caregivers – especially those of us who don’t live nearby – is our family members feeling lonely or isolated. “We are social animals and...
One thing that worries many family caregivers – especially those of us who don’t live nearby – is our family members feeling lonely or isolated. “We are social animals and...
More and more healthcare providers and insurers are spending more time focusing on the patient and their family caregivers. Here’s how you can use this shift to get more from...
“If we care about someone, it’s going to have a financial impact, an emotional impact, and a physical impact,” admits Chris Cooper, a certified financial planner in San Diego. This...
The pressures associated with the role of a caregiver are often understated — the support caregiving requires can be costly, overwhelming, and time-consuming. As a caregiver, it’s important to remember...
If there’s one thing that I’ve come across many times, it’s that we often don’t know we’re stressed until we’re really stressed. People complain about fatigue, headaches or irritability, without...
We asked the experts what you need to know about medical conditions that can beset older adults in the summer months. Here are their hot-weather tips for seniors: Hot Weather...
Your skin is your biggest organ, and it’s the only one you can’t live without. So it’s important to take care of it. But what does that mean? It means...
Our activity levels often increase with the temperature. In the summer months, we’re all eager to be more active and to make the most of those extra minutes of day...
“We do not stop exercising because we grow old,” suggested fitness guru Kenneth Cooper. “We grow old because we stop exercising.” Not all of us are going to be Robert...
Summertime, and the livin’ is easy. At least that’s what the song says. It’s time for big events like summer travel and family reunions. It’s also time for unrealistic expectations...