Most older adults want to stay in their own homes, and technology has made that easier. The best tools are not complicated. They solve one specific problem, work quietly in the background, and do not ask your loved one to learn a new gadget every...
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Incontinence is one of the most common reasons families start looking for help at home, and one of the least talked about. Your loved one may be embarrassed, and you may feel awkward too. Handled with respect and a good routine, it becomes one more...
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There comes a point for some families when a few visits a week are no longer enough. A parent is up through the night, a fall has shaken everyone’s confidence, or a spouse cannot safely be left alone. That is when the question becomes: can someone...
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Coming home after a stroke is a relief and a worry at the same time. The hospital and rehabilitation team have done their part, and now much of the recovery happens in the living room, the kitchen and the bathroom. Families often find they need more...
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Parkinson’s disease changes slowly, and so do the needs of the person living with it. In the early years a little help may be enough. Later, buttons, stairs, meals and medication schedules can each become a daily obstacle. With the right support,...
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