Depression Strikes Older Women More Often Than Men
A new study shows that older women are more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression and remain depressed for
April 25, 2013
Depression Strikes Older Women More Often Than Men
April 25, 2013
A new study shows that older women are more likely to suffer from symptoms of depression and remain depressed for […]
Holistic Fixes Used at Alvita Care
According to a new study, nearly three out of every four adults over age 50 use some alternative medicine, such
April 23, 2013
Medicare vs. Medicaid – What’s the Difference?
While looking for assisted living accommodations for your parents, you may find that some agencies or homes accept either Medicare
April 22, 2013
Battling Alzheimer’s with Friends
When diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, patients are often told what they should not be doing. While lifestyle alterations by people diagnosed with
April 19, 2013
Elderly Bath Time: Getting to Know Disabled Bathtubs and Showers
As we continue to live longer and well into our senior years, the challenging issue of elders taking safe showers
April 17, 2013
Elderly Bath Time: Getting Seniors to Shower and Bathe Regularly
As they continue to age, many seniors feel like they are treated more like infants than mature adults. This is
April 16, 2013
Nutrition for the Elderly: 5 Things Every Care Giver Should Know
While your aging parents may not have special dietary needs, it is important to ensure they are still receiving all
April 10, 2013
Dealing with the Guilt of Hiring Home Care for Your Parents
It started about three years ago when my cell phone rang every hour. At first, my mother’s calls were predictable
March 26, 2013
Finding the Right Fit: Caregiving Cross Cultures
“Alvita Care has been an incredible relief for me.” For Daniel, finding the right care for his mother, Rona, was
March 12, 2013
Food and Film: Passions of a Client-Caregiver Relationship
“She’s just a darling lady and a great pal!” These are the words that 83-year-old Gene L. used to introduce
March 5, 2013
Two Cultures Connect
“Alvita has been an incredible relief for me.” For Derek, finding the right care management services for his mother, Rita,
February 28, 2013
Is the United States Lagging in Help for its Family Caregivers?
An interesting article recently posted on the NY Times blog “The New Old Age” discussed strategies used by different nations
January 20, 2013