Family Matters Blog & Press

According to Cancer.org, the death rate for cancer in the U.S. has dropped 27% in the last 25 years, which is cause for hope, especially with early diagnosis and treatment.  BreastCancer.org also reports that the number of new cases of breast cancer has…

Humans are social creatures, and while the lion’s share of our interactions revolve around verbal communication, the truth is that we rely on other senses, particularly touch, not only to interact with the world around us, but to non-verbally connect…

Diabetes meal planning can help seniors living with the disease prevent it from getting worse while protecting their overall health. The American Diabetes Association reports that 25.9% of Americans over the age of 65 have diabetes. Caregiving for a senior…

In emergency situations, seniors are often less able than other adults to protect themselves. For example, older adults are 2.5 times more likely to die in fires than the general population. Preparing for emergencies can help keep seniors safe when…

This is a guest post from Anna Short, a primary caregiver for her mother with dementia. When seniors are diagnosed with dementia, it becomes challenging for them to live independently. In such cases, you are forced to either place them…

It’s not uncommon for most of us to experience fluctuations in our weight from time to time. Occasionally, we may even have some light swelling from medications, or if we’ve recently had a minor injury occur. Usually, these issues clear…