Posts by Donnie Shelton
Tips for Handling Incontinence When It’s Your Mom
Your mom’s incontinence is worsening as her dementia progresses. You realize she can’t help it, but you’re changing her sheets at least twice a night and doing laundry daily.
Read MoreThe Best New Year’s Resolutions For Seniors
Making New Year’s resolutions is a great way to get goals for the year ahead and focus on living the best possible life.
Read MoreWhat Seniors Should Know About Using Ride Sharing
One of the toughest parts of aging in place for seniors is how to get around when they can’t drive any longer.
Read MoreGift Ideas For Seniors With Alzheimer’s
When you have a parent with Alzheimer’s, giving them gifts for holidays or birthdays can be difficult.
Read MoreCold, Flu, or COVID – How Do You Help Your Dad Until He’s Well Again?
It’s shaping up to be an active cold and flu season. Plus, COVID is still out there and mutating. Each of them has similarities, but they also have subtle differences.
Read MoreWhen Should Your Senior Mom or Dad Stop Driving?
Family caregivers must keep an eye on their elderly loved ones to see whether driving is still a safe activity.
Read MoreWhat Challenges Do Family Caregivers Face?
Caring for an aging parent is tough on your emotional, mental, and physical well-being.
Read More4 Things Seniors Should Do Daily For Great Dental Hygiene
October is National Dental Hygiene Awareness month and it’s the perfect time for seniors to start paying more attention to their dental hygiene.
Read MoreCelebrate National Good Neighbor Day on Sept 28
September 28 is National Good Neighbor Day. The “Good Neighbor” pledge states “I pledge to be the “good neighbor.”
Read MorePair Home Care With Technology for Optimal Safety
Your mom lives alone in her home, and she will not hear of downsizing, even though that would make you more comfortable.
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