The most wonderful thing about human beings is that each one of them is altogether one-of-a-kind, and that doesn’t change just because of age. As we grow older, we remain the unique and intricate individuals that we have been our entire lives. Assuming that all older adults will act the same and need the same things is a cookie cutter…
A body that’s at rest stays at rest. If exercise has not been a consistent part of a person’s everyday routine, there are years of ingrained habits that need to be overcome before attempting to make activity a part of that individual’s daily life. Ensuring that regular, ongoing activity is a part of an older person’s routine will make it…
For many of us, life is spent trying to juggle a number of balls at one time, and family in-home caregivers often feel like they’ve added knives and flaming swords to the mix! It’s natural to feel overwhelmed and guilty when you’re responsible for caring for a loved one, whether that person is your spouse or your parent. Guilt comes…