Something strange often happens as we age: our adult children start to act less like our children and more like our parents. Even though these adult children love their parents and just want to keep them safe, many seniors worry that they are “burdening” their adult children.

One of the best ways to avoid “burdening” your children is to give them all the information they need to help you through the aging process. Every situation is unique, but there are some topics that just about every parent should discuss with their adult children.

Although this article us…

As the days grow shorter, colder, and post-holiday letdown creeps in, many of us experience a dip in energy and mood. It’s not unusual to experience fatigue, sadness, difficulty concentrating, and a disruption in sleep during the winter.  But why does this happen?  This is the “winter blues,” a common response to reduced sunlight and cold weather.

The good news?  Winter blues are often easily managed with lifestyle adjustments.

For others, winter blues turns into a type of depression called seasonal affective disorder (SAD) if the sadness interferes with daily fu…

People living with dementia can cause significant distress for their caregivers by exhibiting strange or difficult behavior. This could take the form of repetitive questions (“When am I going home?”), delusional thoughts (“I have to take care of the baby!”), exit-seeking, agitation, verbal aggression, or physical aggression can all appear. These behaviors can seem random and unmanageable.

We’re often told to redirect our loved ones to another activity to distract them from their behavior, but this runs the risk of passing over the real emotion they are expressi…