Adaptive Clothing for Senior Elderly Care

November 3, 2011
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When a family makes the decision to take care of an elderly loved one, they assume a huge responsibility. Lots of families prefer this option as opposed to moving the relative to an assisted living facility or nursing home. Reasons for the decision to provide home care could include lack of finances for other care [...]

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Find The Right Elder Care: 3 Great Resources

September 27, 2011
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If you are currently caring for you aging parent or loved one or just planning ahead, the following list of elder care resources and elder care locator websites can be a great source of information for home care, assisted living, Alzheimer’s care, nursing homes, retirement communities, residential care homes, and even financial aid and assistance.  These elder care websites also [...]

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What Is Home Care?

August 26, 2011
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As our loved ones grow older, we must sometimes face the difficult task of deciding when they cannot manage on their own. It is a heartbreaking decision that can cause conflicts with our elder family member who wishes to remain independent and is afraid of becoming a burden. There may be disagreements among children concerning [...]

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Aging In Place Home Solutions

August 14, 2011
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With the cost of healthcare insurance and nursing homes skyrocketing for those with Alzheimer’s Disease and other disabilities, how can you provide the best quality of life for your loved one? Aging-In-Place Home Solutions is a division of Myra L. Katz & Associates, Inc., a provider of quality interior design services for healthcare and senior [...]

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Correct Setup of Your Walker or Rollator

August 8, 2011
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Setting your Walker to the Correct height If you use or are going to use a walker or rollator you need to make sure you start here. It is very important that you set your walker or rollator to the correct height. Failure to do so can cause all kinds of biomechanical issues like wrist pain, foot and [...]

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Top 3 Cell Phones for Seniors

August 1, 2011
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Are you looking for a new cell phone for your elderly loved one. With so many cell phones to choose from, it can be hard to know that you’re making the best purchase. As technology continues to advance, cell phones with advanced features are more common. You want to choose a cell phone that your [...]

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Technology for Seniors

July 29, 2011
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Steve Jobs gains the attention of the national press when he introduces a new Apple product. Many of us hear the word “technology” and visualize the newest flat screen television. Few of us hear that word and immediately think about emerging technology for seniors, however. Much is currently available; there is much more in on [...]

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St Louis Holiday Tornadoes

April 24, 2011
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St Louis Holiday Tornadoes St Louis had had it’s share of holiday tornadoes and Good Friday was not so good for folks in St Louis City, St Louis Country and St Charles County all in Missouri. Lambert International Airport is completely shut down from the damage of last evening’s tornadoes. It was really bad. St [...]

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Free Amazon Gift Card Giveaway

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To celebrate the launch of our new Independent Living and Home Care Supply Store here at in-lawsuite.com we are giving away a free $30 Amazon Gift Card. At In-LawSuite.com our goal is to provide our readers with the best and most useful information we can, in order to help them better care for their aging parents or loved [...]

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Our Favorite Quotations About Grandchildren

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We have put together a collection of quotations about grandchildren that are funny, heartwarming, and sometimes full of wisdom. We wanted to share them with you our readers in hopes that they would brighten your day, bring you warm memories, and even bring a tear to your eye. Enjoy! Posterity is the patriotic name for [...]

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How to Build a Mother-in-Law Suite

February 8, 2011
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Mother in-law suites are usually generated from three major types of remodeling, the basement remodel, the garage conversion and the suite addition. These are the most widely used plans. No matter which one of these projects you choose, you need to ask these question and follow the advice that I’m about to give you. The [...]

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Alzheimer’s Disease: Natural Treatments Or Traditional Medicine?

January 23, 2011
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Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by disturbances in reasoning and impairment of memory. Those afflicted with this disease regress mentally until they eventually reach a point at which their behavior becomes similar to that of a helpless infant. Numerous doctors and scientists believe that Alzheimer’s disease results from increased accumulation or production of the protein beta-amyloid, [...]

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Alzheimers and Coffee

December 10, 2010
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Recent studies have good news to share with coffee lovers. Scientists from all over the country have been testing the effects of caffeine on lab mice who have been induced with common symptoms associated with Alzheimer’s disease. The mice show signs of memory loss and other cognitive problems. Researchers have provided the mice with caffeinated [...]

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Alzheimers Disease | 5 Educational Videos

December 6, 2010
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Alzheimers Disease is a misunderstood condition that has devastating impacts on those who become infected with it. Because so little research has been funded to find a cure, there is currently no effective treatment to heal victims of Alzheimer’s. After watching, “What is Alzheimer’s Disease” viewers will have a foundation to understand the following four [...]

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The Meaning and History of Thanksgiving

November 24, 2010
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Hi, I wanted to take a few minutes to wish you a happy day of giving thanks and to remind you to take time this year around your family and/or friends to remind each other of all the gifts we have been given. If you wonder what Thanksgiving was originally meant to stand for or [...]

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Practical Assisted Living Structure (PALS)

November 16, 2010
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A new product that is being introduced for the first time in the nation presents an affordable alternative to the traditional nursing home. While it’s not a panacea, it can very well be of significant benefit to thousands of families faced with the prospect of caring for an elderly or disabled member. Moreover, this new [...]

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