A Family Guide To Hospital Discharge Planning
If your or your loved one is headed for a stay at the hospital, perhaps after a joint replacement or other major surgery, or your loved one has…
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How Family Members Can Support Recovery After A Surgery
Each year in the U.S., approximately five million adults 65 or older have surgery, accounting for approximately 33% of surgical procedures. The U.S. population is also currently aging….
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How Physical, Occupational, And Speech Therapy Work Together
Monument Health Group offers speech, physical, and occupational therapy to our patients when it might help them recover or live a more fulfilling life after or during their…
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What To Do When You’re Suddenly The Primary Caregiver For A Parent
Did you know that over 40% of U.S. adults act as a caregiver to a family member with a medical condition or disability? If you have suddenly found…
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How To Handle Guilt When Moving A Parent Into Skilled Nursing
Coping with an aging parent’s needs is challenging. There may come a time when your parents cannot live safely on their own. If you’re unable to provide care,…
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What Happens When A Loved One Refuses Help?
The risk of suffering injuries or developing serious health issues increases significantly once people turn 65. Older adults may need help managing medications and their diet if they…
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How To Organize Important Documents For An Aging Parent
As your parents grow older, it’s important to have a plan for end-of-life care. One of the most important things you can do for them is to help…
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Managing Sibling Disagreements About A Parent’s Care Plan
Managing your aging parents’ care can be challenging. It’s hard for older adults to lose their independence; they may also struggle with depression if they have to rely…
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How To Advocate For A Loved One In Skilled Nursing
Advocating for your loved ones in any health setting can be tricky, but in skilled nursing settings, it can be particularly difficult as people are often not able…
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Caregiver Burnout: Signs, Symptoms, And When To Ask for Help
Caregiving for an aging parent or loved one is at once one of the most rewarding experiences and among the most exhausting. You may be supporting an aging…
