Starting the conversation early, staying calm, and respecting their needs can help you navigate your elderly parent’s seemingly irrational behavior and their refusal of the help they require. Right ...

It’s challenging to watch your parents get older — to see the father who taught you to play sports now struggle with stairs or to worry that the mother who once drove you to school should no longer be ...

Ellen Goold (middle) and her two brothers met with a Caregiver Support Specialist at The Senior Source for a free consultation to help them determine how to care for their aging father. Their ...

Many families deal with the emotional strain of an aging parent by learning how their behavior changes with age. If you have a support system, you'll be able to reduce stress and achieve mental ...

According to a recent survey by Choice Mutual, one in three Americans lives more than 100 miles away from their parents. When it comes to caregiving duties for elderly parents, 70% noted that the ...

Sometimes it starts with a few simple tasks. You, the adult child, agree to help Mom or Dad get to doctors’ appointments. Then you have to step in so they can keep their medications straight and take ...

When life gets overwhelming, everyone develops ways to manage difficult feelings and stressful situations. These strategies often help us regain a sense of control, even if we aren’t fully aware of ...

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