If you find yourself in a position where you are making decisions for a loved one as they age, you probably have a lot of questions. One of the big ones that pops up when a situation like this occurs is regarding power of … [Read more...]
When a Loved One Starts to Lose Mental Faculties
When someone is older, dementia can be quite common. This can sometimes be treated and reversed, but not always. Alzheimer’s and some other types of dementia do not have cures, and eventually cause the person suffering from them to pass … [Read more...]
How Do You Know When it’s Time for Care?
When a loved one is getting older, it can be very tempting to think that the best place for them is a nursing home. And in some cases, that might be the right answer for them and their unique needs. But this certainly doesn’t apply to … [Read more...]
What is a Power of Attorney?
Power of attorney is one of the most helpful legal documents that an elderly individual can get. This is a term that can be thrown around lightly, but it is actually something that holds a lot of importance. If you are in the process of … [Read more...]
Three Things to Know About Elder Care
There are a lot of things that you are expected to know about the care of an elder loved one. If you’re new to this part of the aging process, that can be an overwhelming thought. You’re expected to know so many things, but odds are, no one … [Read more...]
What is an Elder Orphan?
You might have heard the term “elder orphan” being tossed around in the news and on different websites, but what exactly is this? An elder orphan is an older individual who does not have any relatives that assist or support them. They might … [Read more...]
When a Parent Has Alzheimer’s
If your mom or dad has recently been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you probably have a lot of questions running through your mind right now. What’s going to happen to them? How are they going to get through their day? Do I need to … [Read more...]
Using an Advance Directive for Care
Having a loved one proceed with having an advance directive completed and legally approved is a great way to ensure that they are receiving the loving care that they want later on in their life, but problems can still come up once in a … [Read more...]