Explore the complexities of aging and for caring for aging loved ones—whether you’re managing medical needs, navigating assisted living options, or seeking emotional support. Share advice, resources, and personal experiences on ensuring your senior family members live with dignity, comfort, and care. From home care solutions to understanding legal and financial aspects, this category covers all aspects of senior care, with a focus on providing the best quality of life.
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- by systemOriginally published at: Why Friendships Matter More as You Age – Mamapedia™ Encounters with friends are strongly associated with positive mood throughout the day. 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by systemExplore the complexities of aging and for caring for aging loved ones—whether you’re managing medical needs, navigating assisted living options, or seeking emotional support. Share advice, resources, and personal experiences on ensuring your senior family members live with dignity, comfort, and care. From home care solutions to understanding legal and financial aspects, this category covers […]
- 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 Jean_8I'd like to find out you opinions about this and what charges you think would be fair for part or full time. This would be non-medica. No bathing or personal hygeine assitance. 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by momof_3We are looking at Nursing Homes in the areas of Elmhurst, LaGrange, Lomabard, Westmont, Oak Brook, etc. for my husband's grandma. We have a rating system form a site, but no actual experiences from anyone we know. I was hoping someone on here could offer suggestions on nursing homes to look into. Thanks so much, […]
- by Momma_C_JI'm trying to find a professional (home health aide) to assist my grandmother at home. She lives out of town, so I've been looking online and finding places through the DADS website. Does anyone know how to go about seeing what Medicare will cover (she is a cancer paitent) and if she is eligible for […]
- by Momma_C_JI am looking at helping my grandmother get someone (through an agency, not a friend of a friend type thing) to help her around the house. I am out of town and have been looking online through DADS website and it's rather exhausting. Does anyone know how to go about seeing if Medicare will cover […]
- by lindal8666Retiring this spring to Lynchburg, VA. I am hoping to speak w/other moms in Lynchburg about skilled nursing facilities in Lynchburg. I think I probably did this wrong and should have entered a Lynchburg zip code. Anyway, I'll give this a shot. Thanks 1 post – 1 participant Read full topic
- by momof_3DH's Grandma had a fall and will need to stay with us for at least 4 weeks. She has no one else to go to and we're afraid that when these 4 weeks are up she still won't be able to go back home. We have 3 small kids and not an ideal house for […]
- 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 pamelayorawaylooking for a clean and loving nursing home for my Mom. It is very frustrating to find a good place that does not have a waiting list. And one that that county assistance 2 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by cooleysuezetteHello need some feed back if anyone can share. My grandparents are in need of help bless their hearts I love them so, but they are in their late 80's and it is time. I am looking for in home care for now, but need a reputable business in the burleson, tx area or someone […]
- 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 Kristy_V1Hello, so here's whats going on. My husband and I have been full time care givers of his mother for the last two years. We are only able to get out alone (date night) maybe once or twice a year. Needless to say we are getting burned out, we are in desperate need of a […]
- by chillmanWe are looking for an adult sitter who would be willing to sit with a 74 year old male who has alzheimer's. This would be on an as need basis so that mom can go to the store, doctor, mayb even out to lunch or to play bridge. The location is in Denton. 4 posts […]
- by chillmanMy father in law has alzheimer's and is progressing rapidly. My MIL and FIL have their house on the market and are looking for a retirement community that offers assisted living, perferably a place with memory care. They currently reside in Denton and we need to get them closer to the DFW area. Does anyone […]
- by tedatiggerI'll try not to make this long or complicated. Years ago my Husband was married and they had a son together. They divorced and a couple years later she passed. He recieved social security suvivers insurance for his son. Well we met and married years ago. Well a couple years ago at 14 my stepson […]
- by rhdillWhat are the best nursing homes in CT? 3 posts – 1 participant Read full topic
- by kkennedy13I recently moved my mother into my home after she was discharged from a rehab hospital. In June she had a bleeding stroke and was paralyzed on her left side. Medicare only pays for 100 days so although she still needed 24/7 care they still discharged her. I was wondering if anyone knew of services […]
- 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 […]