by Dr. Mark Lachs Gerontologist and commentator Mark Lachs says one of the keys to a long, healthy old age is the ability to keep moving forward after life’s inevitable setbacks. One question I get asked a lot is, “How old is your oldest patient?” … Continue reading →

Adult children and family members often put off the inevitable concerns and difficult decisions that are lurking ahead for aging relatives. We all fall short in this area. It’s not because we don’t care about how our aging loved ones live out their lives rather, … Continue reading →

If you want to know the warning signs when visiting elderly relatives and your need to know if they have problems financially, here are 10 things to look for during your next visit home. The top things to look for in tough economic times and if … Continue reading →

When the family visit aging relatives, this makes for the perfect time to make sure elderly family members are safe at home. There are many things to look for without coming right out and asking questions that may be embarrassing. Here are six things that … Continue reading →

When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in Phoenix. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. When a patient or caregiver visits the doctor(s), it would be an interesting question to ask… “why do I … Continue reading →

When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in Phoenix. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. Seniors and Caregivers – Long Distance Arrangements Can Work Caring for a senior takes a lot of time and … Continue reading →

Senior Home Care or Nursing Care? When seniors become ill or injured, they may require additional care. While many people believe seniors who require care should be placed into a nursing home, there are many seniors that would benefit from at home care instead. There … Continue reading →

Tips for Assessing Self-Directed Care Self-directed care is one of the ways to promote senior independence. When a senior is involved in choosing who will be the primary caregiver and what type of care they actually need, they have a feeling that they are still … Continue reading →

Technology is the growing trend for senior home care Each year, technology adds a little something that makes caring for a senior easier. There are now some medical; devices that can help monitor a senior’s safety and health from another location. With these technological advances, … Continue reading →

When taking care of you is priority, caregiving improves for your aging loved one living in Phoenix. When your senior is safe and comfortable, worry lessen. How To Prevent Falling As A Senior Citizen With old age come a number of health problems. While a … Continue reading →