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 […]
Reasons for Bathing Challenges in Dementia Patients
If your elderly loved one has dementia, you are probably already aware of how troubling bathing time can be. You may have encountered numerous challenges when your elderly loved one is supposed to be showering or bathing. If this is the case, it may be beneficial to get personal care at home services today. That […]
Spend Time During World Immunization Week Finding Out If Your Mom Is Missing Any Boosters
World Immunization Week falls during the last week of April. The theme in 2022 is “Long Life For All.” Immunizations help people of all ages avoid devastating diseases.
Use IADL and ADL Checklists to Decide if It’s Time for Caregivers
When you’re looking into senior care benefits, expect to see the terms ADL and IADL. Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) are the things your parents must be able to do to survive.
Tips for Helping Your Elderly Loved One Boost Their Appetite
Has your elderly loved one been losing their appetite? There are many things that can cause this from medication side effects to serious health issues.
Hire Home Care to Take Your Dad to His Doctor’s Appointments
Due to his health needs, your dad has many doctor appointments. You’ve been taking off work to go with him, but you’re losing personal time. Can Home Care help?
Can Seniors Drink a Glass of Red Wine?
Everyone wants to control their aging, which means they must reevaluate their senior living choices. This will assist them in recognizing the behaviors that lead to their aging.
Kidney Health Tips For Seniors
Almost 50% of seniors over 75 have kidney disease. March is National Kidney Month and now you and your senior can learn how to keep kidneys healthy.
