Keeping Thanksgiving Traditions in a New Way With Home Care
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Many families across the country celebrate it by gathering together, enjoying a large meal (usually there is turkey involved), and then spending some quality time with their family. That quality time can look different for many families who have built up traditions around it through the decades. If your […]
Alzheimer’s Care – Best Communication Strategies
One of the most difficult parts of caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is experiencing the loss of being able to communicate. From telling jokes to giving sage advice to sharing stories, you slowly watch it all slip away. How we communicate with someone is a big part of how our relationship is formed […]
In-Home Care – Superfoods to Sneak Into Senior Meals
A balanced diet is essential for maintaining optimal physical health, as it provides the necessary nutrients to support immune function, muscle strength, and bone health, all of which become increasingly important with age. Secondly, diet plays a pivotal role in managing chronic health conditions that seniors may be more susceptible to, such as diabetes, heart […]
Personal Care at Home – Seven Steps to a Safer Bathroom
If your elderly loved one has moved into your home so that you can care for him, there may be some changes that need to make him feel comfortable and safe, and that this is his new home. Making your home his home can be a big challenge from where he sleeps, to how chores […]
Home Care – Easy Ways Seniors Can Fight Insomnia
According to some studies as many as 50% of seniors battle insomnia. For some seniors insomnia goes away easily, but for other seniors the fight to get good sleep is a constant battle. There are many reasons why seniors develop insomnia, like side effects from medication, depression, or anxiety. Treating the underlying cause of insomnia […]
Five Nutritional Issues Seniors Encounter When Trying to Stay Healthy
When seniors are having trouble with nutrition, they also start to have trouble staying healthy. 24-hour home care can help them overcome these challenges.
Alzheimer’s Care – Five Tips for Smoother Days
As a caregiver for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you know that life needs to be approached differently when helping your loved one through his day. In the early stages of dementia, you’ll begin to notice changes in his ability to remember, reason, and process his thoughts. What once was second nature to him […]
Post-Hospital Care Tips To Help Seniors Recover At Home
Being in the hospital can be very difficult for seniors both physically and mentally. If your senior parent has been in the hospital because they had a fall or had an illness or a surgery when they are released from the hospital they may need additional time to recover at home. Many seniors recover faster […]
Have You Heard of the Nine Rights of the Elderly?
In 2012, the United Nations and John Hopkins University created the “The Protection of the Elderly Model Law.” These nine “rights” are things that every family tries to ensure happen as their parents age. Much of it is common sense, but it’s also very important for helping your parent remain independent and safe. While these […]
National Centenarian’s Day: Tips For Helping Your Dad See His 100th Birthday
Each year, older adults who’ve reached the age of 100 are celebrated. Everyone celebrates this achievement on September 22nd. If you look at what these people credit as being the key to their long lives, it’s inspiring and sometimes humorous. To quote the late Betty White, “You’re never too old for anything.” Your dad’s getting […]
