When a parent or senior receives a terminal diagnosis, everything changes for both the senior and for the caregivers. The first reaction is for everyone to go into a state of shock and denial. The goal for a caregiver is to ease a senior's pain and assist in making their journey to the next phase as easy as possible. Understanding the phases of dying is an important part of caregiving.

One to Thee Months Before Dying

As a senior acknowledges that their life is ending,...

Lately there has been an upsurge in the number of seniors surfing the internet for various purposes. The baby boomers that are getting set mentally for their retirement are searching through various listings, classifieds and ads so that they can keep themselves occupied with some kind of senior jobs. Its true enough that they might not be as active as they were like their earlier times, but the seniors...

AARP is an organization for older adults in America that can be joined for a very small fee.  The purpose of the program is to talk about older adults rights and various medical, health, and end of life issues that most start to think about by the time they qualify to join this program.  What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of this program?

There are some advantages.  First of all, it's rather cheap at less than $15 a year in most cases.  This...

Youth eventually gives way to old age sooner or later, and you'll soon have to face certain challenges that can make your later life extremely tough. At an advanced age, you may be facing some limitations with regards to your movements. Aging can bring about infirmity and disabilities of various types and having varying impacts on your life. But it is important that you do not let these problems get you down and out. In order to retain your mobility, you should try out lift chairs. Read...

The Senior Citizens in the U.S. Population want to be independent regardless of their age and vigor. As much as possible they want to do things by themselves and not bother others. Just like for instance getting on and off the buses, they want to it by themselves and so they prefer a step stool that is easy to see, safe & sturdy to stand on and at the same time, a step stool that is light enough for the bus driver to pick up & store easily inside the bus while in...

Way back in March, 2008, Science Daily (sciencedaily.com) published details from a report by the Federal Interagency Forum on Aging-Related Statistics, called "Older Americans 2008: Key Indicators of Well-Being", which they termed a unique, comprehensive look ataging in the United States.

The key indicators they presented are pretty interesting: Population, Income, Health Status, Health Risks and Behaviors, Health Care, Housing, Use of Time and Health Literacy.

"Are you dedicated, driven, committed, and professional? Do you want to make a difference by caring for others and working with people from all backgrounds and socio-economic levels?"

Yes, this could be an ad aimed at recruiting knowledgeable senior caregivers for openings at an assisted living facility. And, in fact, the many qualified care providers on the staff of a facility work together to make sure each day's routine runs smoothly. Of course, in order to ensure the...

Today, with the baby boomer generation reaching retirement age, more people than ever are considering where to live as they age.  Recent studies have shown that, when given an option, more seniors will opt to stay in their own homes.  With arthritis, wheelchairs, and other considerations, it’s often difficult to remain in the same home as you age – but today, with the right renovations, it can certainly be doable.

The National Association of Home Builders has...

Hudson, Wisconsin (population 11,913) is a typical Midwestern river town.  Snuggled alongside the St. Croix River, the boundary that separates Wisconsin and Minnesota, the historic downtown area spans approximately six blocks, running from the SSG gas station at Second and Coulee Road on the southern edge up to Art Doyle’s Spokes and Pedals, just north of Second and Locust.

Of course, the little town has its share of Dairy Queens, KFCs, and Best Westerns, but there's...

Confidence.
An old woman was going back home at midnight. While she was crossing a dark street,

she felt somebody coming up to her. Just then she addressed the man with her all

courage . ”This street is very dark, and I am too old to walk on it alone. Although my

house is near here, it is still difficult for me to go home by myself.”

The man accepted the old woman’s request and took her arm so they began to walk on