Discover Elderly Home Care Solutions with an In-Home Care Consultation
You have just finished speaking to Mom on the phone, and have a sense something is not completely right. Though it was a nice chat, her lapses in memory were concerning. She reassured you that she’s absolutely fine – that she’s eating very well (despite the fact that she could not remember what she had […]
Why Hospitalization Is a Leading Cause of Delirium in the Elderly
A hospital stay is not something a senior looks forward to, but at least there’s the reassuring fact that the necessary care and treatment will be delivered to provide healing. But what happens when the results aren’t as expected, and the older adult ends up with a new health concern? More and more often, hospitalizations […]
Symptoms of Late Stage Dementia and Care Tips to Help: Part 3 of 3
Receiving the news that your older family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many different elements and aspects associated with the disease and its impact, both now and the future, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we have explored the early, middle and later stages of dementia, explaining the […]
The Importance of Senior Mental Health Care
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it many great benefits, including greater wisdom, the freedom to enjoy life without having the responsibilities of a job and young family to raise, plus the opportunity to spend more time with family and friends and engaging in activities we enjoy. Even […]
Household Safety Tips to Reduce Hazards for Seniors Aging in Place
With the vast majority of seniors opting to continue to live at home during aging, it’s crucial to execute a comprehensive home assessment to find and fix any dangers and ensure the seniors you love remain secure and safe. The simplest way to do this is to start outside the home and work your way […]
New Year, New You: Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
We either love them or hate them, but no matter what our stance on New Year’s resolutions, there is something wonderfully refreshing about stepping into a brand new year, offering us with a clean slate and a chance to make any changes we desire to improve quality of life or even to accomplish a brand […]
Natural Disaster Preparedness: Help Seniors Be Ready for an Emergency
Tornadoes, hurricanes, and earthquakes, as well as other natural disasters, arise suddenly, and even though it’s important for all of us to have an emergency plan ready to go, it’s particularly important for aging parents, who may be challenged with mobility or chronic health concerns. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it’s the perfect opportunity […]
Do You Have Arthritis? Keep Joints Healthy With These Exercises.
Did you know for every pound of weight we lose, we alleviate four pounds of pressure from our knees, and as many as six pounds from our hips? This is great motivation for everybody to keep active, regardless of age! In particular for seniors, however, who happen to be vulnerable to joint pain from arthritis […]
Family Caregivers: Overcome Holiday Stress with Professional Respite Care
Despite being profoundly rewarding and fulfilling, providing care for an aging loved one also encompasses a multitude of challenges that can trigger serious health risks for family caregivers. And while it’s very common for family members to put their own needs on the back burner to place the emphasis completely on the needs of their […]
Caregiver Guilt: Here’s Why You Need to Let It Go – and How to Do Just That
There’s one thing all caregivers can relate to: guilt. It doesn’t matter how much time and effort we devote to caring for a senior loved one, somehow it never seems to be enough, leaving us thinking we should have done more, shown more compassion, been more patient. And if we don’t properly handle senior caregiver […]