The start of a new year naturally invites reflection. We evaluate our health goals, finances, careers, and relationships, but one important area is often overlooked: our loved ones elderly care plan. If you have aging parents or loved ones, the new year is an ideal time to pause and ask an essential question: Is our current care plan truly working for everyone involved? [Read more…]
Just as we can’t have light without darkness, we can’t have love without loss, or joy without grief. And yet, we’re rarely taught what to do with our grief, or how to find our way through it. Grief makes us uncomfortable. So do the other feelings that come with it: sadness, anger, and confusion. It can feel like if we let ourselves truly feel the depths of it, we will never feel joy again. [Read more…]
One of the most powerful lessons that we have learned in working with seniors and their families, including our own elderly family members, is that we may not have a choice in the challenges that they encounter, but we do have a choice in what we do when faced with them. [Read more…]
Nothing prepares you for that visit when you suddenly realize your parents are “elderly.” Yes, we all know they are getting older, but unless we see them often and pay close attention, we can be caught off guard when they suddenly struggle with daily tasks, become more frail, experience confusion, or lose their way while driving.
Such revelations often come to adult children over the holidays, so as we head into the holiday season, here are some yellow flags to catch before they become red ones. [Read more…]
As we age, maintaining our health becomes increasingly important. For aging seniors in San Antonio, accessing quality healthcare services is vital for ensuring a happy and fulfilling life. Fortunately, San Antonio offers a plethora of healthcare options tailored to the needs of older adults. We wanted to provide some tips and resources to help seniors navigate the healthcare landscape in San Antonio effectively. [Read more…]