Warning Signs That Older Loved Ones May Need Help at Home
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! As you prepare for family gatherings, there’s something more to take into account besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and just how far off your diet you are willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it’s very common to notice changes in older family […]
Home With You Senior Care Debuts a New Safety Technology for Seniors
When an older loved one needs support to live safely, comfortably, and independently at home, home care services are a great solution. But what happens when a loved one’s caregiver goes home at the end of their shift? Unless the older loved one is receiving 24/7 care, there are intervals where they’ll be on their […]
Top Healthy Living Tips for Seniors for the New Year
Have your New Year’s resolutions already fallen by the wayside? If they have, don’t worry; you are in good company. Many of us are excited about an important lifestyle change once we roll over into the new year, but life quickly pushes in and distracts us from maintaining our self-discipline to succeed. Still, it is […]
Top Strategies to Boost Quality of Life for Older Loved Ones
As we get ready to jump into 2023, it is a great time to ponder what we have learned from the past year and what adjustments we’d like to make in the coming year. It is more than simply making a resolution that we will likely give up on within a matter of weeks. It […]
Getting to the Bottom of Common Misconceptions About Getting Older
If you’re holding onto misconceptions about getting older that involve a sedentary, lonesome lifestyle spent in a rocking chair in front of the TV day in and day out, it’s time for you to reconsider those thoughts! The secret to healthy aging is knowing the facts and debunking the misconceptions to embrace an active, dynamic […]
Seniors With Chronic Pain Find Relief with Home Care
Aching. Burning. Stinging. That’s the way many seniors with chronic pain explain what they live with on a regular basis. Chronic pain may appear anywhere in the body, sometimes for no apparent reason at all. It’s defined by pain that lasts for more than 3 months, either nonstop or off and on. And it is […]
Senior Mobility: How to Adapt to Life in a Wheelchair
Growing older requires us to get accustomed to more than a few changes. Our children mature and move away. We may decide to sell the family home and scale down. Retiring from a long-lasting occupation alters our purpose and goals. And, people with mobility issues or health problems may end up needing a wheelchair. This […]
Senior Care: Get to Know the Symptoms of a UTI
Itchiness. Burning. An urgent need to use the bathroom. If you’ve ever endured the misfortune of experiencing a urinary tract infection (UTI), you understand these symptoms well. For younger adults, a UTI is often reasonably easy to notice and deal with. However, it can be more challenging for seniors, as symptoms of a UTI in […]
Finding Balance When Siblings Care for Aging Parents
As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that’s undeniably true when siblings care for aging parents. If you and your siblings interact with each other seamlessly to meet the needs of the senior members of the family, kudos! In many instances, however, one individual shoulders most of the responsibilities. This could quickly […]
Delirium Facts for Seniors and Family Caregivers
Along with its parallels to dementia, delirium is often a complicated condition to diagnose and treat. Seniors are particularly at risk of delirium, so our aging care experts have compiled the following delirium facts and information to help you recognize and respond accordingly in the event that you suspect it in someone you love. Facts […]