You are stumped for gift ideas for your elderly parents. Dad has early onset of alzheimer's. Mom is simply slowing down, with much less mobility and showing cognitive decline. Here are some ideas for holiday gift shopping... Magazines...

Elderly clients may be content, or resigned, with how they are aging. One day simply leads to the next. Our experience has shown that the best approach to bolster transition toward an acceptance of care services may be to...

It is a characteristic of elderly, like so many of us, to be hesitant to accept the assistance of strangers in their home. These emotions are to be expected. I always make mention of this in conversations with adult...

As with many of the diseases that affect our elderly adults, staying active and pursuing a healthy diet can slow the progression of the disease. There are both physical and emotional issues that result from a diagnosis of Parkinson's. ...

Exercise for Parkinson’s Disease patients is extremely important. Maintaining muscle strength, flexibility, and stretching helps to delay the muscle contraction caused by the disease. Think about aerobic activities – ideally 3 days a week for 30 minutes per session....

Retired Americans who collect Social Security are about to get the biggest “raise” in 40 years: A 5.9% increase in their monthly payments starting in January. The biggest increase in the cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security since 1982 is a...

My father had Parkinson's Disease. While it did not seem to inhibit much of his daily life, it was certainly a daily reminder. He moved slowly. He was unable to drive a car. He was...

For seniors living alone or dealing with the loss of a loved one, life can get boring, monotonous, and depressing. The benefits of having a pet at home may just be the tonic to keep them involved, engaged, and...

Our teeth are designed to last a lifetime, but seniors have increasing difficulty in keeping teeth and gums healthy. Tooth decay and gum disease can often get in the way. When teeth aren't cleaned properly or often enough,...

Home care helps seniors maintain their independence.  Home care allows seniors to continue to live in the place they function best – their home. Actually, the care engagement philosophy at Home Care Partners is to allow the senior to continue...