Call a Home Health Care Agency Right After Your Mom’s Hip Fracture
Every year, more than 300,000 adults over the age of 65 fracture a hip. Many of these fractures are caused by a fall where the person lands on his or her side. Women are more likely to fracture a hip, and you’re learning this the hard way after your mom falls...
How Do You Introduce a Caregiver to a Parent With Dementia?
Dementia covers several diseases ranging from Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s. When your mom or dad is diagnosed, it’s scary, but it’s also the right time to start making plans. If possible, don’t put it off. Get a care plan in place as soon...
You’re Sick, But Your Parents Need You. What Do You Do?
When you have parents, children, and pets needing you, the last thing you want is to wake up and feel sick. You have a stomach bug, fever, chills, body aches, or other symptoms that make it clear you’re sick. The last thing you should do is go to your...

