My mom is 85 years old and lives in her own condo by herself. My siblings and I are getting more and more concerned about the bathtub shower she uses. It just seems like an accident waiting to happen. She has to haul herself over the bathtub wall to get in and out. We are looking into modifying the tub to make it a step-through shower, but the…[Read more]

Hi everyone. It looks like I’m going to need to get some external help for my elderly mom. She lives in her house and does not want to leave, so an assisted living option is out for us. Does anyone have experience with home health care? Are there any other costs beyond the hourly fee? What hourly rate could I expect to pay? Are there any common…[Read more]

Hi everyone. It looks like I’m going to need to get some external help for my elderly mom. She lives in her house and does not want to leave, so an assisted living option is out for us. Does anyone have experience with home health care? Are there any other costs beyond the hourly fee? What hourly rate could I expect to pay? Are there any common…[Read more]

Can anyone recommend any products on the market that keep elders from injuring themselves when scratching? Like a scratch prevention product?

What is the best clothing for the elderly?

How can I get my mother to get an evaluation and move into a nursing home without throwing a temper tantrum, kicking and screaming all of the way?

How do you talk to an elderly person/parent to ensure that they do something, without sounding bossy?

My dad is moving in with me in a few months. I have not had small children in my house for over 15 years! What changes should I consider to my house to make it safer for my dad, who is 85 years old? I am very concerned about him falling and getting hurt.