The need for caregiving can happen slowly as part of the natural aging process, or suddenly because of an accident, a new diagnosis, or a hospitalization. A care plan is an organizational tool outlining needs, actions, and responsivities to ensure that seniors, family...
A veteran is a person who has significant experience and expertise in a particular occupation or field. A military veteran is a person who is no longer serving in the military. A military veteran that has served directly in combat in a war is further defined as a war...
Holidays can be both a joyful and a stressful time for everyone, no matter what stage of life we’re in. But as a family member ages, it can become more and more difficult to continue the family traditions everyone expects, and at the same time juggle our elderly loved...
A stroke, sometimes called a brain attack, happens when blood flow to an area of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. Blood carries oxygen to cells in the body, and when brain cells are starved of blood, they die. A stroke is a medical...
Many adults prefer to remain in their homes as they age. After all, it’s comfortable, familiar, and—well, it’s home. As people age, however, and mobility and response time slows down a bit, minor safety hazards around the house can become more significant. For the...