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When caring for your loved one by yourself becomes too much for you to do alone, you may be wondering if using in-home care or a nursing home is the best way they will receive safe and supportive care. While many

As your parents grow older, you may find yourself in a position of role reversal where you are suddenly needed to care for your parents. No one is ever truly ready for this event, but if your parents do require in-home

Your loved ones are especially vulnerable at times of transition. Unfortunately, this can lead to care fragmentation, miscommunication, and a lack of follow-up. Each of these factors may result in oversight in diagnosis

Being confined to bed is no fun for anyone, and least of all a highly energetic youngster whose sole goal is to be moving — a lot! You probably have experienced a change in your own behavior when you've been confined to

Alzheimer's disease is a disorder of the brain that causes memory loss, changes in personality and a gradual loss of independence. It is the most common type of dementia and is progressive through three main stages of

No one likes the idea of losing their independence, but time stops for no one. Although your loved one may not be excited about having a stranger come into their home and help with their care, it will certainly help

Given the option, most seniors would choose to stay at home. However, there are times when this may not be safe any longer. While it may seem like a straightforward question and answer to you, asking your loved one to

As your parents age, you are suddenly placed into the position of being the caregiver. Where once you were the child, you now become the parent. Aging is complex and inevitable. As you begin to see signs of