“Today’s seniors wish to maintain their independence and quality of life as long as possible,” states Rich Bitner of Visiting Angels.  “At the same time, their adult children are often sandwiched between taking care of their own offspring and helping their elderly parent, who may live hours away.  That’s why the Visiting Angels non-medical homecare [...]

How would you react if you were sitting in the back seat, one of your parents were driving, and they became slightly confused when it came time to take an exit? Or if they brushed a curb while driving down the road?   Most people wouldn’t consider either situation alarming, but what if your loved one [...]

Statistics show that for older adults, a hip fracture can be a life-altering injury. Since nine out of 10 hip fractures in older Americans are the result of a fall, according to the National Institutes of Health, taking steps to prevent injury is important. To prevent hip fractures, take steps to improve nutrition, engage in [...]

Last month, we shared some advice for helping your elderly loved one avoid the flu, a nasty seasonal virus that appears to be taking on mammoth proportions in 2013. And while it’s important to monitor your elderly loved one’s health before, during, and even after the flu virus hits, there are also some preventative measures [...]