For many adult children, one of the hardest transitions in life is realizing that a parent who once took care of you now needs care themselves. The signs can appear slowly: a forgotten doctor’s appointment, unopened mail, skipped meals; or they can arrive suddenly after a fall or hospital stay. Whatever brings that realization, it often comes with confusion and worry:  Where do I start? Who can help? How do I manage this when I’m already stretched thin? Coordinating care for

Caring for an aging parent or loved one can be one of the most meaningful acts of love, and also one of the most exhausting. Many family caregivers take on the role gradually, saying yes to one small task after another, until their own lives revolve entirely around someone else’s needs. The problem is that caring without knowing how to set boundaries as a caregiver often leads to burnout. You may start feeling resentful, guilty, or completely drained. Setting boundaries doesn

We grow up imagining our parents, caregivers, and older loved ones as invincible, so it’s not an easy transition to find yourself searching  “how to hire a caregiver for elderly parents” . Whether you are feeling calm and practical or overwhelmed with worry, guilt, and a mountain of unanswered questions, how do you even start this process? How do you know who to trust with the most vulnerable moments of your loved one’s life? As geriatric care management professionals, we’ve

We often think of companionship as something that walks, talks, or wags a tail. But for many seniors, especially those navigating life in a smaller home or a retirement community, a different kind of companion can offer profound comfort and purpose: the humble houseplant. While the idea of talking to your plants might seem whimsical, the simple, the daily routine of indoor gardening for the elderly is a powerful tool for enhancing well-being in later life. For an elder, the d