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Does Your Parent Need Help at Home? 10 Things to Check When You Visit
After visiting their elderly parents, many adult children wonder whether their mom or dad might benefit from some help at home. If you're in this boat, asking yourself a few questions the next time you visit will help you begin to figure out what they need. Have there been any major changes in your parent's weight recently? Is your parent exercising or otherwise staying active? (Walking counts!) Is your parent getting out of the house? Does your parent socialize...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Tips for Adult Children on How to Deal with Senior Driving Issues
Driving safely requires a number of cognitive and physical skills. Even seniors who have impeccable driving records can encounter situations that lead to these skills being impaired. Read on for issues to consider when it's time to talk to your parent about his or her driving. Acute Illness After an acute illness, mental and/or physical capabilities may be reduced. Ask the doctor whether your parent is capable of driving. Talk to your parent as well, to see how he...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
Senior Driving: When Are You Too Old to Drive?
“Mom, Dad—maybe it’s time you stopped driving.” That’s probably one phrase no adult child ever wants to utter. We live in a driving culture—from the first Tin Lizzie to the new hybrids—we are a nation obsessed with motor vehicles. In urban environments many people drive rather than take public transportation. Even some seniors who live in long-term care facilities drive. Some might argue that suburban society would not exist without automobiles as many live in a world based on...Read the rest of this article »Related Articles
