I have been living abroad for quite some time now. The only reason I chose to work in the US and not in India is due to the pay structure in India. I pursued further studies in India and...
It is said, “time and tide waits for none”. This age-old phrase finds accurate relevance when we consider how fast our parents age. It is almost a common experience that the person, who was energetic yesterday and would go...
Having an elderly person at home increases responsibilities. With old age come many unwanted strain, the most feared one is definitely sudden falls. Falls are the single biggest reason for death and wounds amongst older adults. Due to our...
Recent studies, the world over, have shown that loneliness in the elderly leads to depression which is a major health risk for them. As people age, changes occur in the mind and the body. These changes are often difficult...
As people age, their minds and bodies go through changes. Decline in physical and mental agility makes them less capable of taking care of themselves. Seniors who live alone sometimes hesitate to ask for help lest they inconvenience family...
If the time has come for you to decide whether or not you want your elderly loved one to continue living at home with some kind of assistance from a caregiver, you may do well to consider assisted senior...
Sometimes, our elderly loved ones are no longer capable of living alone, independently. This could happen due to a decline in physical capabilities or cognitive impairment. Whatever may be the case, the only practical solution for them is to...
With old age comes wisdom but so does infirmity. People become physically incapable of running around doing chores around the house all day. Sometimes they may need help with daily tasks like walking, eating and remembering to take their...
Mrs. Sheila Dutta, 76-year old, lives in a big house in Salt Lake. It’s the place she has called home for 35 years. After losing her husband, she has lived alone in this house for five years. Her two...
An old parent staying in an old age home is a common enough phenomenon. But is it desirable? Most elderly people cannot reconcile themselves to the idea of living in old age homes. We, their children, want them to...