by Kim Barnes | Dec 19, 2024 | Caregiving, Communication, Quality of Life, Technology
Tech to Help Caregivers. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to troubleshoot Mom’s TV problems without being in the same room or spending lots of time on the phone?Now you can, with the help of JubileeTV which is changing the channel on helping aging parents —literally!...
by Kim Barnes | Dec 6, 2024 | Caregiving, Communication, Health, Quality of Life
Fall Prevention Tips. Are you concerned about your aging parent’s balance and safety, but are struggling to convince them to use a walker or cane? Kim Barnes of Parenting Aging Parents talks to Alison Starkey, a physical therapist and CEO of Gaitway of...
by Kim Barnes | Dec 3, 2024 | Media
Kim & Mike Barnes interviewed on CBS Chicago. As you’re with family, consider ways to bring up topics that need to be discussed. To give you some ideas, Kim & Mike of Parenting Aging Parents were on CBS Chicago talking about the important...
by Kim Barnes | Nov 25, 2024 | Alzheimer's / Dementia, Caregiving
A Caregiver Story. Dementia can be hard to deal with as we help our aging parents, especially when Lewy Body Dementia often brings hallucinations into the picture. Michelle Cain knows that well. Her mom had Lewy Body Dementia. It led to some tough times, some...
by Kim Barnes | Nov 14, 2024 | Caregiving, Quality of Life
Transforming Homes for Aging Parents. Are you concerned about the safety and mobility of your aging parents at home? Putting in a stairlift, even on stairs with a landing might be easier than you think. In this interview sponsored by Harmar, Mike Barnes from...
