Lets face it we are all getting older, and for some that transition is more difficult then others. You look in the mirror you don't see a 60 year old, you see the young vibrant 25 year old you were…

We dont talk about it, but it is everywhere. Elderly Depression in the age group 65 and older is a major contributor to healthcare costs and is projected to be the leading cause of disease burden in middle and higher…

Personally one of the main traits I really dont like in someone is condescension. Having said that I see many people treat our elderly with condescension regularly, sometimes bordering on utter contempt! Remember folks we all will be old someday,…

When you are entrusted with taking care of your aging parents, the emotional impact is significant. Not only is it very difficult from a physical standpoint, but from an emotional standpoint as well. We are fortunate that our care giving…

We have all heard the story. A husband or a wife becomes the primary caregiver for their significant other, and in many cases they suffer more then the loved one they are providing care for. In some instances because of…

You just spent the holidays at your Mom and Dads house and had not seen them in a year. They are really slowing down, in fact Dad could not remember simple things that just six months ago were easy for…

This Christmas if you have the opportunity, sit and visit with your elderly relatives and listen, really listen. Your Mothers and Fathers, Grandmothers and Grandfathers have all led a full and long life full of rich experiences that can add…

Many of our relatives who we are seeing for the first time in a long time over the holidays are struggling with dementia as well as remembering faces and places. It can be scary for both parties, but what can…

You only see your folks a couple of times a year because you live out of town, but when you come over this Thanksgiving you are stunned by their decline in terms of health. Your brothers and sisters who live…