ElderCare Guide

Doing things we enjoy gives us pleasure and adds meaning to our lives. People with Alzheimer’s disease need to be active and do things they enjoy. However,...

At some point, people with Alzheimer’s disease will need help bathing, combing their hair, brushing their teeth, and getting dressed. Because these are private activities, people may...

Caring for an older family member often requires teamwork. While one sibling might be local and take on most of the everyday caregiving responsibilities, a...

Who is a Long-Distance Caregiver? Anyone, anywhere, can be a long-distance caregiver, no matter your gender, income, age, social status, or employment. If you are...

Long-distance caregiving presents unique challenges. If you find yourself in the long-distance caregiving role, here is a summary of things to keep in mind. 1....

Cynthia had always been proud of her skin, especially her summer tan. But as years went by, she saw her skin getting more fine lines and...

Falling can change your life. A seemingly little thing like tripping on a rug or slipping on a wet floor can lead to serious problems...

The Facts Every second of every day an adult aged 65 or older falls in the United States. Every 12 seconds, one of these older...

Many Possible Causes Falls don’t “just happen,” and people don’t just fall because they get older. Often, more than one underlying cause or risk factor...

If You Fall Whether you’re at home or somewhere else, a sudden fall can be startling and upsetting. If you do fall, stay as calm...