Thinking about whether to send your parents to assisted care or not? Difficult decision, indeed. The answer depends on your particular situation, but over here, we’ll take you through some factors that can help you choose one option. How Much Help Do Your Parents Actually Need? Before you make any decision, determine the amount of… read more
Senior drivers often begin to face difficulty when behind the wheel, but it takes some time to figure out when they should completely give up their car keys. So how do you know if your parents should stop driving altogether or if they can still drive for some time? Assess your parents’ driving and make… read more
Becoming concerned about your driving? Should you give up or can you still drive for some more time? If your vision is being impaired and your reaction times are slowing down, then maybe yes. After all, safety is a huge concern and you’re not only putting your life, but others at risk as well. So… read more
Thinking of moving your elderly parents to an assisted living center? You should find a center where they can fit in and easily adapt themselves to the environment and the lifestyle. Here are some common and widely availed features which are offered by many assisted living centers out there.… read more
If you are an elderly person, your vision may start getting impaired, and affect your ability to drive. Here are some things which you should take care of for better and safer vision when on the road. Do you use eyeglasses when driving? Make sure that the number is correct. In some cases, it may… read more
You are growing old, and driving has become too much of a task for you. That’s not surprising, because as you age, changes in your health affect your ability to drive, the most common of which are slow reaction times. Here is how you can improve your driving experience, minimizing the effect of deteriorating health.… read more
Driving in old age might be a risk if you are undergoing physical and behavioral changes. But you can minimize the risks, and still continue to drive by practicing some safety tips.… read more
Aging parents have to go through a lot of physical and psychological changes, all of which may not even be welcoming. It’s good to talk to your parents about this so that they feel comfortable and know they have your back. You may want to avoid the conversation, but it is better to get over… read more
Senior driving is unsafe even if the aged person claims that they can still drive pretty well. If you can spot any of the warning signs with their driving, then it is definitely time for them to stop driving at all. Unfortunately, some of your parents may be too bent and absolutely refuse to give… read more
Are your parents growing old? Have they given up on their car keys or do they still drive? Technically, there is no fixed age at which a person should stop driving, but changes in the behavior and driving habit might serve as triggering signs. So, for instance if your parents don’t remember routes or have… read more