If you’re having a hard time relating to your aging parents after you’re grown, take heart. You’re not alone. It’s not easy making the transition from being totally taken care of by your parents to caring for your parents in their elderly years. This role reversal can...
It is not always easy to converse with the seniors in your life, especially if they are your parents. Adult children often struggle to feel comfortable overcoming such a radical role reversal. Even if the older person is not a family member, generational...
How Much Is Too Much Caffeine? While caffeine can provide an often necessary boost of energy, it’s important to remember that it is a stimulant, not a nutrient and too much caffeine is unhealthy. According to the 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines for America, published by...
There are many organs in the body that are vital to our survival. Even organs that are made up of a pair like the lungs and kidneys are vital and while it is possible to survive with just one, it is much harder to do so. That is why it is important to take care of our...
If you live an hour or more from a senior loved one and are assisting with daily living, you are considered a long-distance caregiver. You may be a family member or close friend who cares deeply about a specific senior’s needs. Your role as a long-distance caregiver...
The older you get, the more important it is to care for your health and well-being. As a senior, you can expect age to take a toll on your heart and body. If you’re in poor health, you’re at even greater risk of developing heart-related problems and diseases. You...
