You have observed your father – a once active and gregarious man – transform into a shadow of his former self after he suffered a series of strokes. He walks with a wobble and can no longer drive. His balance is poor. He occasionally repeats himself and forgets...
Care Planning
Senior-specific services to know about as your parent ages
Seniors can require the same services and supports that younger parties require. However, tailoring these offerings can be crucial to better meeting the needs of vulnerable adults. As your parent gets older, it can be helpful to know of some senior-specific services...
Mediating disputes regarding a loved one’s care needs
When someone you love is ill and requires significant and ongoing care, it is not unusual to experience stress, grief, fear and sometimes depression due to your loved one's condition. This emotional environment can fuel disputes and conflicts among those interested in...
Planning priorities when a loved one has dementia
Millions of people live with dementia. These people and their families experience a host of challenges on a daily basis, but those who have a care plan in place can make this incredibly difficult time a little easier for everyone. In a review of dozens of studies...
When senior crisis care interventions can be crucial
Effective care planning can ensure people receive long-term, comprehensive care as they get older or become incapacitated. However, there are situations in which the support a person needs is immediate and acute. Under these circumstances, crisis intervention...
Planning for incapacity
When someone gets hurt or sick and is incapacitated, family members or others must make decisions for this person. And if there is no plan in place to guide them through these decisions, conflicts and disputes could erupt and jeopardize relationships, not to mention...
Signs that a nursing home facility prioritizes patient care
If you are looking into nursing home care for yourself or a parent, you likely have a list of priorities. You may focus on cost, location and the services provided above all else. You also should feel confident that the priorities of a facility align with yours. For...
Elder care, estate planning is not just for emergencies
An elder care plan can provide critical guidance and support in emergencies: a severe accident, a sudden illness. However, planning is not just for emergencies. Many people develop health conditions as they get older that gradually affect their mental capacity and...
School and elder care: Tips to help you manage both
If you are a parent who also takes care of your parent, you could be nervous about how this school year will affect your schedules. Kids may be in the classroom or distance learning, and there can be activities starting up or coming to an end, which can complicate...
Tips for talking to nursing home staff about care concerns
Having a loved one in a nursing home may not be what you hoped for or expected, but it can be the best place for them to receive the care they require. However, you can still advocate for their needs if you feel changes are necessary. This could be the case if you are...
