Preparing for an Emergency In order to feel prepared for an emergency, you're going to want certain items from your parents. Some of these, you will ideally already have from organizing their paperwork and creating an emergency packet. These should include: 1. A Contact List This should be a well-organized list of people someone would want to contact in case of an [...]

Basic Home Safety Making basic safety adjustments to your parent's home is crucial to prevent against falls, and can help give both of you peace of mind. Consider making adjustments in order to prevent an accident. Use the list below to give you an idea of preventative actions you can make in your parents home. Top Five Basic Home Safety [...]

Organizing Your Parents Paperwork There are so many situations that require certain documents to get anywhere, most of them unpleasant and unexpected. This is why it's important to have everything organized ahead of time so you're not searching through the basement or waiting in line in a government office for hours with a recent emergency bearing on your mind. But keep in mind [...]

So It's Time for "The Talk" As we age, a role reversal occurs between parents and children. But how do you approach the person who cared for you your whole life about caring for them? Do you remember the moment one of your parents decided to have “the talk” with you? Your mother sitting you down on your hot pink [...]

Normal vs Not Normal Aging Have you been noticing a few more "senior moments" than usual? Is your loved one forgetting names, searching for words failing to remember plans? What falls under "normal" and what should be a sign for concern? Watch "Normal Versus Not Normal Aging" Now! It's hard to move forward when you don't know where you are, use [...]