Posts by tatorchip

There are many ways to respond to an unhappy elderly mother. However, before doing so, you need to find out the source of her unhappiness. When determining what to do when your elderly mother is...

Casual grunts and occasional sighs are to be expected from your parents as they age. But sometimes, they make noises that even you find a bit too strange. Whether it's lip-smacking being done too...

Sometimes elderly parents can't seem to get along. As their child, this can be difficult to watch, and it’s understandable to want to try and mediate. Yet what can you do?  When elderly...

As our parents grow older, we may find them going through many behavioral changes. These can be as simple as being grumpy or impatient. Sometimes, the changes can be concerning and hard to...

It’s not uncommon for elderly parents to want to leave a nursing home. We’re sometimes able to help them change their mind, but other times, we can do little more than simply talk to them and...

Most people think an assisted living facility and an old age home are the same - places where you can put your elderly family members to enjoy their senior years. There are, however, a few...