Topeka Dementia Care: Helping Seniors with Late-Stage Alzheimer’s Remain Active
Each and every phase of Alzheimer’s inherently has its own different struggles, and the approaches to tackle those challenges and help older adults live the highest quality life possible have to be changed accordingly. In the more advanced stage of Alzheimer’s disease, it’s common for the individual’s level of activity and engagement to decrease; even […]
10 Perfect Holiday Activities for Seniors
It’s easy to get caught up in the whirlwind of to-dos that make up the holiday season: all of the shopping and wrapping, planning and decorating, baking and visiting, writing and sending. But in the midst of the hustle and bustle, it’s also easy to lose sight of the importance of slowing down enough to […]
3 Diabetes Tips for Seniors to Make Sure Everyone Can Safely Enjoy Thanksgiving
Nothing beats the family harmony of Thanksgiving, as we gather together in thankfulness with the ones we love to enjoy the simple gift of togetherness. And, as we noted in our recent blog post, the main focus of the festivities is the traditional, lavish meal that we all eagerly look forward to well in advance […]
Have a Healthy Thanksgiving with These Tips from Our Topeka Caregivers
Shut your eyes, take a deep breath, and you can nearly catch the aroma of it now: the roasting turkey, homemade bread, fresh-baked pies, and the many other special treats we indulge in during the Thanksgiving holiday with loved ones. But for those who have to deal with the challenges of adhering to a particular […]
What’s the Best Way to Someone with Cancer? Grace Home Care Has the Answers.
Hearing the words “I have cancer” from a close friend or family member can cause our hearts to skip a beat. It can be challenging to know how to respond, and we may be nervous about saying or doing the wrong thing – unfortunately, often resulting in distancing ourselves from the individual with cancer as […]
Tips to Minimize Chemo Side Effects During Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy treatment saves lives, and is used to treat upwards of 650,000 U.S. citizens each year; but as miraculous as this treatment solution may be, it’s not without potential risks and often uncomfortable side effects. Grace Home Care, top providers of the respite care Topeka families need, outlines the most prevailing side effects of chemo, […]
These Fall Precautions Can Save a Senior’s Life!
We’ve all seen comedy shows that involved a person stepping on a banana peel and staging an elaborate, exaggerated fall – but senior falls are undoubtedly no laughing matter. The truth is, falls are the #1 cause of both extreme injury and death in seniors, with millions of seniors falling each and every year. And […]