When caregiving for parents, your own children may be at the age when they might not understand why Grandma or Grandpa doesn’t remember them. Explaining dementia and other aging-related illness may be a challenge as they cope with watching their grandparents change. “Aging creates a lot of change for seniors, affecting the way they remember, […]

From running errands to preparing meals, caregiving encompasses many duties that don’t always provide interaction with the general population or participation in community activities. One way to step out and make an impact with the world around you is by volunteering for nonprofit fundraisers and events that take place year-round. This can be worthwhile for […]

From caregivers to the loved ones they care for, many adults across the U.S. know one thing about chronic pain: It is relentless. “At Great Care, we are personally familiar with a diverse range of medical conditions affecting our seniors every day. And from our experience, we know that chronic pain makes a huge impact […]

For many seniors, driving is a form of independence. When the privilege is taken away, that freedom to drive wherever and whenever desired may become a major roadblock in a caregiving relationship. “Depending on a parent’s medical condition, driving can become a hazard to them or others on the road. And that’s not always an […]

Boy Scouts and Girls Scouts learn as kids to always be prepared. These early lessons in life can be important later in our senior years when the unexpected happens. Especially when it comes to the unpredictability of the weather. One aspect of caregiving many seniors and their in-home caregivers may not think about until it’s […]

When the heat is hard to beat in the summer, one way to cool off is to take advantage of the air conditioning indoors at home or community centers. Part of elder caregiving can be well spent with seniors working on their memory skills and exercising cognitive and language skills. The AARP has many online […]

For seniors able to travel short distances, a great way to spend summer vacation with them as caregivers is through day trips to their favorite locations. Possibly visit a special family vacation destination from childhood. Or maybe try a new spot for a particularly memorable experience. From parks and museums to concert halls and casinos, […]

Recently AARP posted a question online many caregivers find themselves asking as they take on the responsibility of helping seniors face aging and disability issues. The question, “How do I get legal guardianship of my loved one?” is a common one as adult children of seniors enter the often new phase of parenting a parent. […]

The sun. We love and it, and sometimes we loathe it. The summer sun can be a welcome sight after months of being stuck in doors. And while it’s an important source of life, the sun can have effects on our health that remind us we must enjoy it in moderation, especially as we age. […]

With increased Internet usage trending among Baby Boomers and older, the Digital Age is no longer unknown territory for many seniors. That doesn’t mean they might not need help navigating their way through what’s out there, including potential for fraud, says experts. The key is to be aware and informed. According to the National Council […]