Gain a Better Understanding of Alzheimer’s Disease
If you are taking care of your elderly loved one, there are numerous things that you might worry about. Alzheimer’s disease is on the minds of many family caregivers. Your elderly loved one may already have this disease and you want to learn more about it or you want to know how you and you’re […]
How Older Adults Can Make New Friends
One of the toughest parts of aging in place for seniors can be making new friends. Seniors who aren’t social enough run the risk of developing anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns from being socially isolated. So it’s really important for seniors to have friends or personal care at home providers and to […]
4 Ways Seniors Can Spot And Prevent Scams
Unfortunately, seniors are often the targets of scammers. Seniors who are aging in place run a high risk of falling victim to financial scammers, especially if they still have a landline that they have had for decades. It’s very important to keep your senior loved one updated on the most common financial scams going around, […]
How Laughing Can Improve a Seniors Life
If your senior mom or dad lives at home for the rest of their lives, you may think they should be happy. Your senior mom or dad may not be upset or happy, and happiness doesn’t always equal smiling and laughing. Some seniors may feel relief from living at home but need much more help […]
Is Virtual Care and Monitoring Right For Your Diabetic Dad?
Your dad has diabetes. Most of the time, he’s okay and manages his blood sugar levels well on his own. Recently, however, he’s struggled to keep them stabilized and ended up in the hospital. His doctor recommends virtual care and monitoring. How does this service work? What Does Your Dad Get? As part of […]
What Is Adult Failure to Thrive?
Many family caregivers start to notice that an aging family member is starting to look frailer and become less active. If left too long, your senior may start to lose muscle mass and even seem to fade away further before your eyes. This is failure to thrive and it’s a situation that you and your […]
Tips for a Safe Memorial Day Gathering With Your Dad
Memorial Day is a popular time to gather as a family and have a relaxed backyard barbecue. As you make plans, make sure you’re keeping safety in mind. Having an In-Home Care specialist on hand can be a great relief to you. Protect Him From the Sun UVA and UVB rays are damaging to […]
7 Reasons to Hire In-Home Care
One of your dad’s goals is to age at home. He doesn’t have any intention of moving or downsizing. During a conversation about home care, you realize he’d rather have paid caregivers than rely on his children or other family members. You know your dad well enough to realize that if you try to push […]
Can In-Home Care Help Your Dad Get a Better Night’s Sleep?
Insomnia affects upwards of 48% of older adults. The most common problem involves staying asleep all night (up to 70%). As a person ages, it’s common to wake up in the middle of the night and need to go to the bathroom. Once up and moving around, getting back to sleep is challenging. An in-home […]
Are You Burned Out? Here’s What You Need to Do
Alzheimer’s disease cases increase each year. As health insurance doesn’t cover the supervision a parent with dementia needs, many families take on this care on their own. They stop working or reduce their hours to be there for their parent when home care can’t be. You know this. You are your mom’s caregiver. You balance […]
