Kelly and her brother have talked to mom about her diminished driving skills but she refuses to listen even after two fender-benders.
Kelly and her brother have talked to mom about her diminished driving skills but she refuses to listen even after two fender-benders.
The holidays bring scattered families together — giving adult children the perfect opportunity to closely inspect how aging parents are managing.
It’s no coincidence that calls to assisted living facilities and other housing alternatives spike just after the holidays. That’s when relatives pick up worrisome clues of trouble or see crises unfolding before their eyes.
So while you’re spreading cheer this season, be a bit of a double agent, also sniffing out the following eight potential signs of trouble. You’re not being nosy; you’re being proactive and smart.
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If it feels like there’s a conspiracy afoot to make you gain weight over the holidays, well, you may just be right. Sadly, there’s science to prove it.
Research has found that foods high in fats – including holiday favorites such as cookies, pastries and muffins — raise our levels of serotonin, the body’s so-called “feel-good” chemical. During times of stress (the holidays) that chemical can seem in short supply, hence the tendency to prescribe an extra piece or two of pecan pie. And when we get stressed, the body releases extra cortisol, a hormone shown to increase our appetite – especially for foods laden with sugar and fat.
This study challenges the common perception of family caregiving as a set of personal care and household chores that most adults already do or can easily master. Family caregivers have traditionally provided assistance with bathing, dressing, eating, and household tasks such as shopping and managing finances