As a woman over 50, many of us are experiencing challenges from aging parents. It can be difficult for adult children to become caretaker in the relationship. Children are accustomed to seeing their parents being able to take care of themselves and others, and it can be difficult making the
Moving someone out of their home and into a nursing home is difficult for everyone involved. It can be a very stressful time for the family, but even more so for the person who is moving. The first thing you should be aware of is the risk of abuse. They
As an individual age, the lifestyle they lived and the home they lived in might not be safe for them. Some home adaptions may be required for you as you age! Independence is very important for women over 50. Safety becomes an issue and familiar places like the bathroom can
As women over 50, our family is full of older family members. We might find ourselves at a point where we think that an elderly relative might need some additional help. It could be just making sure that someone pops around their place every so often to check they’re fine
My sisters and I were fortunate. My mother was a very forward-thinking individual. Years before she (and my father) died, mom started going through her closets, her paperwork, her jewelry, the items in her safe, her garden area and the storage shed next to it. She wanted to leave her children
Dementia is not just challenging for the patient struggling with the condition, it is very difficult for their loved ones and problematic for the staff treating them. The person who has dementia is confronted with confusion, loss of communication skills, and the degradation of short-term and long-term memories. It can
Let’s face it mid-life, middle aged, whatever you call it – can be daunting. In most cases our houses are a bit more quiet as we adjust to being empty nesters. Our jobs are transitioning or wrapping up and retirement is lurking over the horizon. As women we are facing
From the big screen to the stage, I’ve played a variety of roles over the years. But perhaps the most important role was as a caregiver to my husband, Michael. More than a dozen years ago, while undergoing treatment for bladder cancer, Michael was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer. Initially,
For many people, it is incredibly important to make sure that they are able to stay in their own homes for as long as possible. It is the better option when compared to moving into a small assisted living facility where the rooms are so small they barely fit a
While many elderly people need some kind of care, in-home care is an ongoing cost beyond the financial reach of a large proportion of people, and many elderly don’t yet require high-needs care. With an aging population in the United States, the number of elderly people is set to rise
Roughly 10,000 baby boomers celebrate their 65th birthday each day.[1] As a result, senior citizens are expected to constitute nearly 25 percent of the U.S. population by 2030, up from 12 percent today.[2] Additionally, another increasing macroeconomic trend is life expectancy – we are living longer, well past retirement age.
Women are typically the caregivers in our lives, a natural role we fill as mothers. As the “mama bear” for our children, we are the accepted experts. We also have legal rights for our voice, carrying the weight needed to influence decisions. But, what happens to our opinion when we
By James Smith− As I wake up with weary eyes, a heavy head and a dizzy feeling that seems to numb my senses and cloud my sense of judgment, I realize that I am exhausted. Plain tired, to be honest. This feeling of exhaustion seems to be lingering on my
By Patrick Vernon – With improvements in medical technology, raised living standards and better access to healthcare many older relatives will hope to lead long and happy lives, enjoying themselves with a range of new interests and activities. Poor health can change these plans unexpectedly. Talk to your relatives In
By Patrick Vernon – Getting old is a fact of life. From the moment we are born we age. One of the most important facts to remember is that people don’t lose their individuality, as they grow older. Your relative may have Alzheimer’s or they may be lucky enough to
By Marco Bendinelli− What do you do when a loved one goes through great physical change or trauma? Serious injuries can be a very personal issue, naturally, but it’s not easy on partners either. When someone you love or care about physically damages themselves, it’s a lot to take on
In the United States, researchers estimated that about 44 million people (age 18 or older) were unpaid caregivers to an adult family member or friend (age 50 years or older). Seventy percent of these caregivers are women. Daughters and wives (or partners) are the most important helpers, although other family
By M.E. Simpson – One of the challenges many of us face as we enter our fifties and sixties is caring for aging parents. Even without added complications such as dementia, Alzheimer’s or stroke, caring for an aging parent whose physical and cognitive faculties are declining –also wears on us
By Cindy Laverty – Caregiving creeps up on us when we least expect it. We women are busy living our lives; working in careers, caring for our children, our spouses, our partners and trying to find a few minutes each day to care for ourselves. Sadly, many women have forgotten
By Sherri Snelling – One of the things I hate about New Year’s Resolutions is they seem to be about taking away something rather than giving yourself something. I suppose one could argue if you lose weight with more exercise and eating more nutritiously you are giving yourself a longer,
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