Give me a break-Respite Care
Most of us are eager today because it is Friday, and the weekend is just hours away. But if you are taking care of your aging parents, either in your own home or their home, it seems like you never…
Most of us are eager today because it is Friday, and the weekend is just hours away. But if you are taking care of your aging parents, either in your own home or their home, it seems like you never…
Boomers are passing the age of 60 in record numbers these days, and most of them have no plan on where they will live out the remainder of their lives. The optimal choice for most is to stay in their…
If you think depression is exclusive to everyone under 60 you are sadly mistaken! Look at the list below and see if this fits you, your parents, or your grandparents. In seniors, some of the most common symptoms include: feeling…
Each week I talk to my Mom, and invariably this topic come up in our conversation. " Hey Mom are you drinking more water, any water?"..." Well honey to be honest no, I forgot to, or I dont like the…
We all need a break sometimes, whether it is a trip to the beach, or maybe to a new country you have never visited, or a vacation to see your kids and grandkids. But wait, you can't go because you…
So many of us now have aging parents that we help occasionally or full time as they age in their own homes. To help them avoid potential problem areas here are a few simple tips to follow. First remove all…
First for the record let me state that I am not a doctor. Neither is the man I work for, the founder of The Perfect Companion Jon Siegel, and in home caregiving business here in the Phoenix area. However that…
Give me a break, that is what many boomers are saying to themselves now that they are holding down a fulltime job and also taking care of their aging parents. Facts are we are all living longer these days, and…
First let me dispel the myth that the sandwich generation loves and eats only sandwiches! For those of you in the sandwich generation, it is a much more serious matter. The sandwich generation refers to those of us at the…