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Senior Care Resources for Northeast Ohio Families
Getting older brings changes, questions, and new decisions for families. Here, you’ll find thoughtful guidance to help you better understand the aging process and support your loved ones with confidence.
Loneliness is a common issue among seniors. Many feel isolated due to physical limitations, loss of loved ones, or living alone. This sense of loneliness can lead to several health problems. Addressing these feelings early can improve their quality of life. Companion...
Not living close to your aging parents can cause stress in determining their level of safety at home. You may be wondering if they should still be driving, are safe in the shower, or if they are exhibiting signs of dementia. Going home for the holidays is an...
Maryanne W. asks: "I take care of both of my parents. I moved them both in with me after my dad got diagnosed with cancer. My mom has been in a wheelchair for 5 years and does what she can but is obviously limited. I still work, so I have a caregiver come to my home a...
Alex D asks: "My mom lives alone and I love our phone conversations when I can’t visit but lately she hasn’t been answering or using the phone as often. She is in good health but you just never know what could happened and I get so anxious every time she doesn’t...
From the time we’re children through adulthood, our parents urge us to listen to them. They are older, wiser, and full of information. Yet, somehow once they are elderly we stop listening. We tend to believe we know what is right for them or what decisions need made....
Laura S asks: My mother has dementia and she doesn’t make much sense anymore. She get anxious and starts fixating on things or gets agitated but sometimes she just says the most off the wall things and I really want to laugh. Is it okay to laugh at my mom’s confusion?...
Taylor asks: My dad has Alzheimer’s, we took away his credit cards to avoid any unplanned charges but now he gets upset every time he opens his wallet and doesn’t see the cards. He gets angry at us kids for not trusting him with his own money. What can I say to get...
What makes us unique as individuals is our backgrounds, traditions, cultures, and customs. Our aging population makes up a large portion of first and second generation immigrants that hold stories of their ancestors and cultural traditions close to their hearts. Our...
Memory loss is often characterized as a common, typical side effect of aging. It is important to know and understand the difference between typical memory loss due to aging and warning signs of Alzheimer’s or other dementias. Some common signs of typical age-related...
Finally not having to work and getting to relax all day, everyday sounds pretty great right? For many older adults, this stage of life can be very freeing. Socializing with friends at the local community center, baking goodies for the grand kids, watching their...