The Lifeline Blog

Personal finance is an important consideration at any age, but it’s a particularly difficult one for adult children to discuss with their aging parents. So it’s no surprise that, according to a recent report from Fidelity Investments, although as many as 94 percent of adult children agree that it’s vitally important to fully discuss personal finance Read more >>

Being a family caregiver is a challenging role, and it often falls on the shoulders of an adult child who already has a lot on her plate. Though the numbers vary depending on the source, it’s estimated that there are 34 to 50 million family caregivers caring primarily for aging parents in the United States. Read more >>

Understanding how to cope with grief in the elderly can be a challenge. There are typically many other changes taking place at the time of diagnosis. Living in an ageist society also means there is some anxiety around the aging process. This, coupled with the challenges and changes in aging, means knowing how to deal Read more >>

If you have a loved one who depends on oxygen therapy at home, you’re probably familiar with the nasal cannula, the tubing, and maybe even the hum of the oxygen concentrator. But what happens when your senior comes to your home? For a short visit, little preparation is necessary. If your loved one will be Read more >>

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Did you know that each year one out of three seniors suffers from a fall? In fact, more than 1.6 million seniors annually make a trip to the emergency room because of it. Don’t become a statistic! One way to prevent falls in the home is with motion detector lights. You may be familiar with this technology already Read more >>

Seniors who prefer to live at home overlook one big possible downside — the potential for a lack of meaningful social interaction. That’s why adult daycare is growing in popularity. According to a MetLife National Study of Adult Day Centers, in 2010 more than 4,600 centers in the United States provided services for more than Read more >>

Falls are a leading reason seniors call for emergency services. In 2011, emergency departments treated 2.4 million older adults for falls, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Although some falls may only result in minor injuries, more severe falls can cause head trauma, fractures, and other serious injuries. In fact, according to Read more >>

A home health aide can help your senior with a variety of tasks, like shopping, running errands, assisting with bathroom breaks, and preparing meals. Aides also provide companionship and help your loved ones stay in their homes for as long as possible. The benefits to you are just as great. Knowing your parent has someone Read more >>

Today, seniors are staying healthy and active — and living longer — than ever before. It’s no wonder that as many as 90 percent are hoping to remain independent and in their own homes, according to a report from the National Conference of State Legislatures and the AARP. The risk of illness or an accident such Read more >>