Ask questions and share advice about other senior care topics that don’t fit elsewhere—whether it’s understanding aging-related health conditions, exploring senior-friendly technologies, or seeking emotional support for caregivers, share your experiences and advice here.
- by systemAsk questions and share advice about other senior care topics that don’t fit elsewhere—whether it’s understanding aging-related health conditions, exploring senior-friendly technologies, or seeking emotional support for caregivers, share your experiences and advice here. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by kim.bruceI feel totally lost and need help. My mother-in-law lives on her own with her oldest son (40 something). She is medicall fragile and has horrible spending habits. She used to rely on her parents to cover her end of the month bills because she always overspent. She now has used up all of her […]
- by Mary_P9Hey guys. My 78-yr.-old dad has "severe macular degeneration" (sp?) which means that he's rapidly going blind. He doesn't know anyone else in his predicament and knows no "role models" or anything. His blindness is rapidly killing off his independence. Do you guys know of any resources for adults who go blind? He wants to […]
- by Beth_M5OK, so this is not what is usually posted here, but I am a SAHM with 3 kids (8, 6 & 2) who has taken on the responsibility of caring for my ailing Father-in-Law in our home. He has several health issues, but the one that is most troubling and difficult to handle is Orthostatic […]
- by old_grey_mareis there anyone who has had experience with placer county adult protective services? my sister is stuck caring for her mother-in-law and trying to work pretty much full time. her husband and his brother (who is very wealthy) refuse to help out. she is afraid to speak up (husband is abusive). the m-i-l's house is […]
- by JolsHi Ladies, I know this isn't a baby topic, but I need to help my elderly father out. My mom passed away almost 2 years ago, & I am helping my father sort through all of her clothing and other items. This is a difficult process for my father, & he is often talking about […]
- by jazn99I have looked high and low for slippers that would fit my grandma who lives in a chilly senior care facility where blankets, throws and socks tend to disappear. Before she got ill and got to her current size, she was a shoe size 9. I've bought all sorts of fuzzy slippers of various heights […]
- by taramcerleanMy parents are both ill but want to live as independently as possible for as long as possible in their 1 bedroom condo in Florida. They have full time help during the week to run errands, drive them to appointments, fix things around the apartment, grocery shop etc. However, they now need help with meals […]
- by m_nMy mother is looking into Long Term Health Care Insurance and I'm wondering if anyone out there has experience with a reputable company that offers a good policy. Also – is this worth getting or is it something that the industry is pushing and we're reacting from a fear perspective? Also – she is 70…. […]
- by doglover_1My Mom is needing a wig, can anyone recommend a reputable place that has great customer service for this? Has anyone ever shopped with their Mom for a wig? It can be in Fort Worth, Arlington or Dallas. I am clueless on where to go! Thanks so much for your help. 3 posts – 1 […]
- by sharkiDoes anyone have information regarding how hand surgeons in the Grand Junction Colorado rate? 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by nicolenjacHello all I am a mother of a 5 year old and I own my own business, I have a group home for the elderly and would love to network and talk to other group home owners and case workers…the home is in the Detroit area and my email is [email protected] and website is www.salemstmanor.com…thnaks […]
- by lisandmarkOk, so my mother-in-law has been taking care of her elderly dad with Alzheimer's for the past year. Its been too much for her and has decided to put him in a home… my husband is pretty upset over it and wishes they could have some more patience with him, but I know its a […]
- by r.baum1My father lives with us (originally from the NE)and recently split from his girlfriend. He hangs around the house all day because he has no friends here. He is a very spry 76 year old, drives a sports car, and isn't into athletics, golf, etc.. I was wondering if anyone knew of any places in […]
- by lagordonAny suggestions on helping your elderly parent prepare her estate before death? 9 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by taramcerleanMy parents retired to Florida two years ago and since then my father's health has drastically declined. He feels he will not live much longer, and I agree. He has COPD and is on home oxygen, needs help with dressing, bathing, and can't walk 5 feet without losing his breath even on the oxygen. His […]
- by denisevmurphyDo you believe that is is right for grandparents to be shut out of their grandchildrens lives because of family squabbles? I am not talking about just cases of abuse, neglect or sexual predator but in regards to children being used as leverage against the grandparents. Do you feel that grandparents are an import family […]
- by Quiet_1we are looking for a medical alert device that does not require a monthly fee and has the option to call us first before calling 911. so far we are leaning towards the telemergency products because the lifelink does not work with voice-over-IP. it seem like the reviews on telemergency products are 50/50. do you […]
- by fleedingMy mother suffers severely from arthritis pain and being almost immobile. She is still able to walk, but has more and more problems. Is there anyone who might know of a good doctor for this. She also has been very depressed lately (most likely not helped by the extended winter we've been having here in […]
- by Karen.Thomas_3My parents are in Mississippi, they really need to move to Houston, where my sister and I are located.. My dad early to mid stages of Alzeheimer and my mom is on dialysis as of 6 months ago. Income is limited, we need to move them here, however, we don't really know what to do. […]