As our family members age and require extra care and support, this can result in changes in a family’s dynamics. There are changes in the roles, responsibilities, and feelings of family members which may lead to tension and fighting. At this time effective communication becomes very important in our relationships with those we are caring for.

When you think of an addict, you probably envision a young person living on the street or someone middle-aged who needs a drink to make it through the day. In tragic reality, addiction doesn’t discriminate by age. Substance abuse in elderly populations is more dangerous and more common than you might think. You need to be aware of the signs of substance abuse in older adults.

Even though most people don’t enjoy talking about it, nighttime incontinence is a common issue — and it’s one that warrants a discussion. Why is it worth talking about? Because there are a lot of good strategies out there to handle nighttime elderly incontinence. Incontinence strategies that can reduce the severity of leaks and make clean up easier.

Becoming a caregiver for a parent is both noble and important, but it can also feel EXTREMELY taxing. In order to be able to provide them the all-important support – and not go crazy — you need to find strategies to ward-off caregiver burnout. Simply put, you can’t take care of others if you’re in crisis-mode yourself.

Talking to your parents about giving up their driver’s licenses is never easy. How do you tell the people who raised you, and who likely taught you to drive, that they aren’t safe behind the wheel any longer?

When the time comes to have this conversation, going about it in the right way can maximize the chance they listen to you—and minimize the risk of hurting their feelings.

When you are starting to see that your loved one needs a new level of care, choosing the right care can be overwhelming. From a nursing home or assisted living to live in care or in-home care, which is the right one? If you or your family needs this kind of care, there are several options that are being used every day by people just like you to get affordable 24-hour care. Below are tips to help you make an informed decision…