While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time …Read More
How to Avoid Getting Injured When Caring for Loved Ones
When you made the decision to provide care for a senior loved one, you likely didn’t consider your role to be risky. Yet the dangers …Read More
Caring for Seniors with Cognitive Impairment: How Home Care Can Help
If you are caring for a senior loved one, you’re fully aware of the range of emotions involved. On one hand, it’s a great honor …Read More
The Risk of Shingles: What Seniors Need to Know About the Disease and Its Vaccine
With so much press about the COVID-19 vaccines, it’s easy to lose focus on the other essential vaccinations for aging adults. But there is one …Read More
Understanding the Benefits of Home Care Services When a Loved One Is on Hospice Care
When an individual is approaching the end of life, comfort and quality care are vital. Families need to know that the person they love will …Read More
Understanding Your ALS Diagnosis and Learning How Home Care Can Help
Receiving an ALS diagnosis raises numerous questions and considerations, both for the individual diagnosed and those who love them. What causes ALS? What are the …Read More
Top Suggestions to Overcome Stress When Caring for a Loved One With Dementia
There’s no such thing as a “normal day” in the life of someone with dementia – or, for the person caring for them. The individual may …Read More
How to Spot UTI Symptoms in Elderly Loved Ones
Itchiness. Burning. An urgent need to use the bathroom. If you’ve ever had the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you know …Read More
Investing In and Financing Home Care Services
Living at home for a lifetime is the aim of nearly all seniors. Home is where we’re most comfortable. It is where memories have been …Read More
Meaningful Activities for Alzheimer’s Patients
Continuing to be active and involved in meaningful pursuits is crucial for our mental health. Most of us need to feel both successful and needed. …Read More