The Adopt A Senior Organization If you sit down to talk with Adopt A Senior founder Annye Cohen, you had better buckle your seatbelt. You are in for fast, joyous ride, as her enthusiasm for … [More...]
Safety
Healthcare Safety and Investment Includes Your Family Home
Just how old is the plumbing? My parents’ house was 57 years old when my father died. Not long after he passed I noticed a crack in the … [More...]
Keeping Parents Safe at Home Without Huge Expense
It's the little things that matter most. Our family home is 57 years old; maintenance and modifications that allow mom to stay in her home … [More...]
Family Dynamics
Grief Is A Personal Journey
There is no right or wrong way to grieve. I was so happy when I took this picture and shared it with family and friends. Dad had come through a frightening stay in the ICU and was feeling better than he had in … [More...]
How Caregivers Can Cope with Their Feelings as Parents Age
What feelings to expect at the first signs your elderly parents need help. Changes in your aging loved ones can be subtle at first. They start to forget appointments or names. They repeat the same story to you over … [More...]
Caregiver Burnout and Feelings of Anger
Feeling angry is normal and it’s OK. Some days I am so angry with my father - angry and resentful that he died and left me responsible for my mother. (Jump to Lessons Learned) If you are a caregiver, you … [More...]