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October 2, 2023 — Are you taking on the insurmountable task of helping your parents downsize? As we age, we eventually need less space. But the task of moving your parents from a longtime family home (with years of stuff) to a retirement community, assisted living, or smaller home is time-consuming and overwhelming. Helping parents with this significant lifestyle... Read More
March 20, 2023 — Weāve all heard of the āempty-nest syndrome,ā when parents experience sadness and loneliness after their children move out. Did you know there is an opposite experience as well? āFull-nest syndromeā occurs when multiple generations of a family live under the same roof. With 42 million people providing care for someone over 50 in America, many... Read More
April 18, 2022 — This is the time of year when we open the windows and let in the light. Time to give everything a good dusting and vacuuming! And while weāre at it, we might decide to do a little decluttering, as well. Itās good to keep up with that task over the years. As we grow older,... Read More
March 1, 2022 — During a visit to their hometown, Dan and Amy visited their great-aunt. Aunt Becky was glad to see them, but they were worried at what they saw in her home. Her usually spotless house was dirty and unkempt. Though sheād always taken pride in her wardrobe, her dress was dirty and torn. She seemed painfully... Read More
September 2, 2019 — This Labor Day, more workers in the U.S. than ever before are juggling two jobsātheir paid work, and caring for a disabled spouse, their parents, or other older loved ones. Did we say two jobs? Make that three! According to new research from Baylor University, āA big and overwhelming consequence of Americaās aging population is... Read More
September 26, 2018 — When a Loved One Moves to a Long-Term Care Facility Though most seniors wish to stay at home for as long as possible, health challenges often mean that moving to a skilled nursing facility is the best choice. If you are helping a loved one with this process, maybe you spent a lot of time... Read More