Why Family Caregivers Shouldn’t Skip Respite Care
Respite care is something that lots of family caregivers aren’t aware of. Still others have heard of it, but think it’s something that isn’t for them. The reality is that leaning on the help of senior home care and taking respite time is something that every family caregiver needs to be doing. What Is Respite […]
July is National Picnic Month!
The sun is shining, the temps are warm and it’s a perfect day to head outside for a picnic. July is National Picnic Month, providing a wonderful reason to pack up that lunch and bring it outside to enjoy. Picnics can be large groups celebrating together at an event, or just a couple of friends […]
Meal Planning for Seniors With Alzheimer’s Disease
Maintaining a healthy diet becomes more and more important as seniors deal with the problems posed by Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s disease can impact their ability to prepare and enjoy food, as well as their appetite and eating habits. Organizing meals is a useful Alzheimer’s care strategy for making sure seniors get the nutrients they require […]
5 Things You Can Do To Help Your Senior Mom From Far Away
It’s hard not to feel like you’re not doing enough to support your aging mom when you live far away from her. But the truth is you don’t have to uproot your entire life and move closer to your mom to give the support she needs as she ages. There are lots of things that […]
How to Ensure Seniors Have Supportive Post-Hospital Care
Our bodies frequently become more susceptible to disease and injury as we age, necessitating medical care that may include hospital stays. The road to recovery following a hospital stay can be difficult and complicated for seniors. It involves more than just physical healing; it involves navigating a number of variables that may affect their well-being […]
Understanding Glaucoma’s Impact on Seniors
Our bodies change as we age—including our eyes—with glaucoma being one of the most prevalent age-related eye disorders. Glaucoma, which is a collection of eye conditions that cause damage to the optic nerve, can eventually result in vision loss. Unfortunately, since the disease frequently progresses slowly, it may go undetected until serious harm has been […]
Is It Time For Your Dad To Stop Driving?
Caring for senior parents means that sometimes you have to have serious discussions they may not want to have. Like when it’s time for them to stop driving. Many seniors, especially men over the age of 65, view driving as independence. Having to stop driving can make them feel like they are giving up their […]
In-Home Care Can Step in for Family Caregivers
When your mother needed help, you weren’t going to turn your back on her. No way. That is the type of person you are. Maybe you’ve had your differences with her through the years or you might have been best friends since you reached adulthood. Whatever the case may be, your mother needs help now, […]
Therapy At Home For Seniors With Alzheimer’s
If your senior parent has Alzheimer’s, they may be able to continue to live independently at home for quite some time. Alzheimer’s care can keep your senior parent safe at home and help to make sure that they eat, get dressed properly, and continue to do enrichment activities that can help them keep their cognitive […]
How to Know Companion Care at Home is Having a Positive Impact
How can you know if companion care at home is having a positive impact on your elderly mother? Maybe you considered care for her when you recognized that safety was an issue. Or you may have been her primary caregiver for a long time and simply couldn’t do it anymore, perhaps because of your own […]
