The hospital doors close behind you, and you breathe a sigh of relief. You’re going home! Yet that moment also comes with quiet questions: Will I manage the stairs alone? Who will notice if something goes wrong? Recovery is a physical healing, and you’re preparing for...
One day, you are a partner, son, daughter, or sibling. Next, you are also a caregiver. Alzheimer’s and dementia shift roles in quiet ways at first, then in ways no family feels fully prepared for. Supporting someone at home takes time, creativity, and a growing...
Home is more than a place. It’s familiar routines, treasured belongings, and a sense of comfort that can’t be recreated anywhere else. For many older adults, aging at home means holding on to the independence and identity they’ve built over a lifetime. According to a...
Did you know that falls are the second leading cause of injury in the state of North Carolina? The tough irony is that most of these accidents are preventable, especially when families and caregivers know what to look for. Preventing these falls goes beyond simple...
