This time of year, Caregivers want to feel good about their aging parents. But you need to remember your needs as well. You need time to go to the grocery store, time to work out, time to deal with your children and, dare I say it, time to read a book! A stair lift... »

Arthritis is the cause of a great deal of confusion among the aging and those who care for them, and not just because it’s difficult to spell. One reason Arthritis (artritis, arthritus, arthiritis, arthritic, osteoarthritis, or however else you might spell it) is so difficult when the first symptoms appear is that there are... »

The holidays can add stress to an already stressful job - caregiving for your aging parents. Living Free Home has lots of helpful advice and useful solutions to make this time of year (and every time of year) easier for the caregiver, and more liberating for the aging loved one. »

More and more families are living under one roof. The reasons for this vary: For some families, the recent economic hit has forced them to consolidate.  They’ve found they can share expenses and come out ahead. For others, mom becomes the live-in babysitter due to a divorce or parents having to work overtime. For... »