How to help a parent stand up without hurting your back
You reach under your dad’s arms to help him out of the recliner, he slides forward, and your lower back lets you know about it. If you want to know how to help a parent […]
Can’t remember where you put things? The 8-minute reset routine could help
The Simple Routine That Helps You Remember Where Everything Goes You’re about to leave for an important appointment, and suddenly your keys are nowhere to be found. You check the kitchen counter, the table by […]
Can’t remember where you put things? The 8-minute reset routine could help
The Simple Routine That Helps You Remember Where Everything Goes You’re about to leave for an important appointment, and suddenly your keys are nowhere to be found. You check the kitchen counter, the table by […]
Can’t remember where you put things? The 8-minute reset routine could help
The Simple Routine That Helps You Remember Where Everything Goes You’re about to leave for an important appointment, and suddenly your keys are nowhere to be found. You check the kitchen counter, the table by […]
5 rug safety fixes for a senior’s home that actually work
5 rug safety fixes for a senior’s home that actually work You walk past the same hallway runner every morning. One corner has been folded up against the baseboard for weeks. The living room rug […]
10 common questions about assisted living rules, answered by actual families
What Are You Actually Allowed to Do in Assisted Living? 10 Questions Families Always Ask — Answered Honestly You’re sitting across from a warm admissions coordinator, a glossy brochure spread between you, nodding along as […]
Decluttering without your kids’ permission (or guilt): How to let go of their childhood stuff
How to Let Go of Their Childhood Stuff Are you standing in what should be your guest room, staring at boxes labeled “Jason’s college stuff” from 2003? You’re not alone. Thousands of older adults are […]
5 easy activities for seniors with dementia that actually work
5 easy activities for seniors with dementia that actually work You sit down across from your parent. The TV is off. You’ve already eaten lunch. And you’re looking at each other, neither quite sure what […]
5 easy activities for seniors with dementia that actually work
5 easy activities for seniors with dementia that actually work You sit down across from your parent. The TV is off. You’ve already eaten lunch. And you’re looking at each other, neither quite sure what […]
Common medications that make summer heat dangerous for seniors
Common medications that make summer heat dangerous for seniors They did everything right. They kept the windows open. They reminded Mom to drink her water. They called to check in twice before noon. But what […]