by khanslits | Apr 8, 2013 | Senior Helpers
For most of us independence and privacy is an important condition for a comfortable life. So it’s natural for seniors to struggle with knowing when to get help. It’s also difficult to accept that you need help. After all, you’ve been independent for... by khanslits | Apr 8, 2013 | Caregiver Health
Caregiver stress is difficult for family caregivers to accept and understand, since taking care of a parent often starts out like a nice cup of tea. It feels good in your hands, comforting to give back to the person who has given you so much in life—life, itself, in... 
by khanslits | Apr 8, 2013 | Senior Helpers
I think your whole life shows in your face and you should be proud of that. ~Lauren Bacall Most of us don’t think much about aging. Well that’s not true. The truth is that thinking about aging consumes many of us, yet we try to think about aging less than... by khanslits | Apr 8, 2013 | Senior Health
Companionship and senior health is often underrated in its importance, yet our need to interconnect with others has been documented in numerous studies, and some have claimed that companionship is a natural anti-depressant. Sister studies have shown that depression is... by khanslits | Apr 7, 2013 | Senior Helpers
By Prue Salasky | 247-4784 7:25 PM EST, February 27, 2009 Reprinted here with permission from the Daily Press. Karl Hoffman, a driver rehabilitation specialist, gives instructions to his client, Glenda Horrell, during a driving assessment in Newport News.... by khanslits | Apr 7, 2013 | Caregiver Helpers
By Prue Salasky | 247-4784 February 28, 2009 Reprinted with permission by the Daily Press Almost without exception, the keys to the car are the keys to independent living here in Hampton Roads. So what can you do if you think that a friend or family member is no... by khanslits | Apr 7, 2013 | Senior Helpers
Falls are the leading reason seniors move to nursing homes. You can reduce the risk of falling, especially in your home, by paying attention to these health issues, assessing your abilities and need for assistance, and reducing the factors that contribute to falls and... by khanslits | Apr 7, 2013 | Senior Health
Brown bag medication reviews is a term used to describe the activity of putting all your medications into a bag and taking them to your pharmacist or doctor for review. It is an important activity to help people derive maximum benefit from their medicines and identify... by khanslits | Apr 5, 2013 | Caregiver Helpers
Getting your parents to accept help can be a difficult proposition. If you have ever tried to talk to your parents about getting some assistance, whether or not they were taking their medication properly, having trouble driving, or are missing doctor appointments,...