Making Decisions for Elderly Parents
At this point in your life, you will find yourself switching roles with your parents – before you know it, you have become the parent. For many, this may...
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Independent Living for Seniors
Many seniors have lived in their current house for decades and would prefer to live out their days in that same house instead of uprooting and moving into a...
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How to Handle Caregiving Criticism
Many people who are responsible for the care of another share an emotional connection to the person they are caring for. For many caregivers, accepting constructive criticism from others...
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The Key to Healthy Aging is Relationships
Involvement in meaningful social activities and maintaining close relationships are two key components of healthy aging. Maintaining these relationships and staying involved in social activities can be difficult if...
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Moving a Senior with Dementia
Moving a senior with dementia is difficult for both the caregiver as well as the senior. Day to day tasks can be complicated for a senior with dementia; adding...
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Helping Parents Move from a Distance
Living a good distance from your parents has both its advantages and disadvantages; as many can attest. One of the disadvantages of living far from mom and dad is...
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How to Talk to Seniors about Rightsizing
Talking to someone about rightsizing can be difficult; for a parent who has lived in their home for decades, it can be a daunting task. Moves for Seniors wants...
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Why You Should Invest in a “Granny Pod”
As prices of senior living continue to rise, the new assisted living trend of “granny pods” are becoming even more popular. What exactly is a “granny pod?”
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Help Mom & Dad Socialize in Their New Home
Have mom and dad recently moved and are having a hard time socializing at their new home? While they may have been social butterflies or quiet and self-contained in...
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Tips for Improving Communication with Siblings During a Senior Move
There are many emotions involved when moving your parents. These emotions can cause communication between siblings to be more complicated and difficult. Whether you have an excellent relationship or...
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