Mental Health Awareness Month As summer approaches, many families find it challenging to balance work, life, and caregiving responsibilities. For family caregivers, the mental and physical demands of caring for an aging loved one can be overwhelming, especially...
When an aging loved one is living with Parkinson’s, home safety becomes even more critical. Ensuring your loved one has a safe place that they can navigate while facing challenges, such as unsteadiness, tremors, and stiffness, can make a big difference. Making small...
When families notice significant changes in their aging loved ones, a common next step is to explore long-term care. Long-term care might be a viable option when seniors need more help and their independence starts to wane. But how do you know if it’s truly the right...
As winter settles in Arkansas, even the mild temperatures can bring a sense of melancholy and damper spirits. The shorter daylight hours and limited sunshine certainly contribute to these feelings, which have come to be known as the “winter blues.” For...
The U.S. Fire Administration reports that there were nearly 375,000 residential building fires in 2022. That’s a four percent increase in fires over the last decade and a 21 percent increase in dollar loss. October is National Fire Prevention Month, making it an...
