If you’re like most people, you aren’t eager to spend time thinking about what would happen if you became unable to direct your own medical care because of illness, an accident, or advanced age. However, if you don’t do at least a little bit of planning — writing down your wishes about the kinds of […]
Understanding Dementia and Caregiving for Your Aging Parents From A to Z
Caregiving takes its toll in many ways – mentally, emotionally, and physically. It is important to ask for and accept help as you come to grips with this enormous task in front of you. There are lots of books on caregiving, dementia and Alzheimer's disease, which review the same topics in ... READ the POST
4 Docs
The 4 legal documents every adult should haveOne part of being responsible to your family and friends is having the right legal documents in place to protect them if something happens to you.Most people procrastinate doing this because they think it’ll be expensive or time consuming–and, of course, ... READ the POST
Do You Need a Will?
Do you have a will? That is, do you have a legal document that outlines your wishes regarding the distribution of your property and other important considerations like the legal care of your minor children upon your passing? Between one-half and two-thirds of American adults don't have ... READ the POST
As Fresh As A Daisy: The Basics Of Elderly Personal Hygiene
Personal hygiene is an essential part of every individual's daily routine. You get up, shower, clean your teeth, deodorise and repeat the same steps in the evening to make sure that you stay fresh all day long. Being personally hygienic can make you feel great. However, what if you were to be unable ... READ the POST
Elder Care
Elder care or care for the elderly refers to fulfilling special needs of senior citizens. Senior citizens today means our own parents, elderly destitute people, the homeless and others of old age who may be infirm or ill. In many countries around the world, 'elderly care' covers a whole area of ... READ the POST
