We don’t remember that day we learned to crawl and the whole new, amazing world it opened. We were explorers all, delving into uncharted territories of living rooms and bedrooms and on a lucky day, the treasures of an unlatched…
The very idea of orphans—or stories, sights, sounds of them—tugs on the heartstrings. Interestingly, orphans bring to mind young children, perhaps tucked away and forgotten in some giant, foreboding stone and concrete building past the edge of town. However, 1…
Are you caring for an elderly parent in California and perhaps also balancing the needs of your own children? Caregiving for family members is a significant emotional struggle and places great demands on your health, time, energy level, and even…
In this wonderful journey of life, a few things become part of our worlds and influence them year after year—the priceless experience of raising a child, haircuts every month or two, the trash has to go out, and we get…
Arguably the most difficult life component to lose for seniors is their freedom and independence. In fact, throughout our lives we all grow extremely fond of those two daily companions. In later years, in-home care is one of the best…
Growing up as headstrong teenagers full of energy and endless dreams, we seek as much independence as we can find. We finally grasp it in adulthood and treasure the freedom to go where we want and be who we want.…
Many seniors rely on the care and support of multiple people. This type of community is important, but can also be a problem if everyone isn’t working in sync. Use these strategies to work as a team Why It’s Important…
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…
As the elderly population increases, more consideration is given to providing for the needs of the aging. Families and caregivers juggle family responsibilities and careers, while trying to provide a sustainable existence for themselves and their older loved ones. Too…
It is well documented that an estimated 43.5 million adults in the United States provide unpaid care to family members in any given year. However, there is a hidden population of caregivers that is far less well known - children…