Sleep

• Article - How to Help Your Aging Parent Sleep Better

  Help your aging parent sleep better. Here are some ways to deal with the sleep problems that arise with old age.

• Article - When Your Parent Moves In: How to Get Your House Ready

  A list of steps to take in advance of moving your parents into your home.

Blog Posts

• Blog Post - Say What? Hearing Loss Common Among Adults with Diabetes

  NIH researchers discover that hearing loss is widespread among adults with type 2 diabetes.

• Blog Post - Depressed? Try Sleeping It Off

  Research shows insomnia prolongs depression in some elderly people. Tips to help your parent sleep better -- and help her overcome depression.

• Blog Post - Aggression, Fighting Common Among Nursing Home Residents

  High levels of aggression and fighting are common among nursing home residents. Experts offer advice for helping aging parents manage aggression from fellow nursing home residents.

• Blog Post - Too Much and Too Little Shut-Eye May Be Bad for Health

  Too little and too much sleep can be a health hazard. Find tips on helping your parents get just the right amount of rest.

• Blog Post - Elder Suicide: Know the Warning Signs

  Seniors have the highest rates of suicide of any age group. Know the suicide warning signs if someone you love is depressed or at risk.

• Blog Post - Solutions for Seniors Who Struggle to Get Enough Zzzs

  Sleep problems are common among the elderly; find ways to help your parents get a good night's rest.

• Blog Post - The Connection Between Diabetes and Sleep Apnea

  People with type 2 diabetes urged to get checked for sleep apnea.

• Blog Post - Reverse Mortgages: Looking for Trouble?

  Reverse mortgages--a loan for people ages 62 and older...

• Blog Post - Tired No More: New Drug Can Treat Cancer Fatigue

  New research shows that the narcolepsy drug Provigil can treat cancer fatigue.

• Blog Post - Brain-Training 101: Does It Really Help Those With Dementia?

  Brain-fitness games are a huge growth industry, but can they help prevent or reverse dementia?

• Blog Post - Big Brother is Watching....Mom and Dad

  A new breed of high-tech retirement community is using technology to monitor seniors with dementia and other conditions, offering new freedoms while raising privacy concerns.

Questions & Answers

• Question - How can I help my anxious mother sleep better?

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• Question - How can I help get my father's sleep schedule back on track after his stroke?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Could my mother's sleeping pills be causing her sundown syndrome?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Could my father's loud snoring be caused by a medical problem?

  Loud snoring may indicate a medical problem like sleep apnea. Loud snoring could also be caused by obesity, alcohol, smoking, and medications.

• Question - My father-in-law is depressed and has no daily activities to occupy him.

  This question has been answered by three Community Members

• Question - What can be done about excessive sleepiness after a stroke?

  Advice on how to deal with excessive sleepiness six months after a stroke.

• Question - How can I help my mom, who seems really down about her diabetes diagnosis?

  Offers guidance on helping your parent deal with depression following a diabetes diagnosis.

• Question - How does drinking alchohol effect chemotherapy?

  This question has been answered by two Community Members

• Question - What can be done to help my mother's fatigue, caused by her heart failure meds?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - What can I do to improve my confidence and control my blood pressure?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - How do I get my father, who's depressed about being treated for cancer, to talk about how he's feeling?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Is it ok to drink alcohol while getting chemo?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - Since he lost his license, my father seems to have lost all interest in life. What can I do?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Do Alzheimer's patients typically take depression medication?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - How can I help boost my mother's mood after her bypass surgery?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How do we help my father, with Lewy Body Dementia, find the bathroom at night?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - What is the difference between assisted living and nursing home?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How can I prevent frequent nosebleeds caused by low platelets?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - Does guided imagery really control cancer-related pain?

  Is guided meditation or guided imagery helpful in relieving pain from cancer or other diseases? Studies have shown that guided meditation can help.

• Question - Are there portable chemo methods?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - How can I help my father deal with the "dawn phenomenon," or high blood sugar on awakening?

  Dawn phenomenon, having high blood sugar in the morning, is a common problem for diabetics. Get advice on dawn phenomenon treatment strategies.

• Question - What can I do to encourage my father to work on recovering from his stroke?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert

• Question - How do I encourage my mother, who has limited mobility, to exercise?

  Suggestions for getting your parent exercising.

• Question - Can Taxol cause severe ankle, leg, knee and hip pain?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - Can diabetes cause depression and forgetfulness?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - How can we cope with my dad's severe sundown syndrome?

  Unanswered. Can you help?

• Question - Can I get paid to be my mom's caregiver?

  This question has been answered by a Community Member

• Question - How can I tell if my parent has Alzheimer's or depression?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

• Question - If I'm the primary caregiver for my parent with cancer, should I join a caregivers' support group?

  Guidance on the benefits of cancer caregiver support groups and what its like to be part of one.

• Question - How can I ease tensions between my grandmother, myself and my roommates?

  My grandmother is living with me and my roommates, and can't pay her share of the bills.

• Question - What's the best way to ask for a second opinion on my mother's breast cancer?

  This question has been answered by a Caring.com Expert and a Community Member

Tips & Reflections

• Tip - Consider Separate Living Quarters in a Retirement Community

  If your parents are planning a move to an assisted...