Senior Care Helps Older Adults Maintain Independence When It Is Time to Quit Driving
It is a conversation no one wants to have with senior parents, but one that will likely be required at some point. To be able to drive wherever and whenever we decide is a key component to our feeling of independence, yet as we grow older, operating a vehicle can become hazardous for a variety […]
Dealing with Death: Handling End-of-Life Necessities When a Senior Dies
When an elderly parent passes away, there are a number of legal and personal details that must be addresses. Knowing what to do and where to begin can be challenging when dealing with death and navigating grief. To help alleviate some of the stress during this time, our home care professionals have created the following […]
Tips for Committing to Better Health and Wellness for Seniors
We’re closing in on a whole new year, and we all understand what that means: time to make some resolutions! If you’re similar to most people, you will start with the best of intentions. But as time goes on and life gets busier, you may find your determination shrinking until you’ve lost your resolve to […]
Parkinson’s Care: Caring for a Senior in the Early Stages: Part 1 of 3
A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts members of the family along with the person diagnosed. Understanding what to anticipate as the disease advances is vital to being prepared for the changes ahead and to make life the best it can be every day. Over the next several months, we’ll be sharing what to anticipate in each […]
Care Strategies for the Middle Stages of Dementia: Part 2 of 3
Getting the news that a senior family member has been diagnosed with dementia is life-changing. Thinking through the many different facets and factors associated with the disease as well as its effects, both at present and in the future, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we will examine the early, middle and later stages […]
Home Safety and Fall Prevention Tips for Seniors
For those age 65 and older, falls are an incredibly serious threat. Up to one in four older adults will experience a fall, and after falling, the potential risk of falling again doubles. Senior falls often bring about emergency room visits, fractures, head injuries, and hospitalizations – not to mention the costs connected with falls: […]
Reduce Family Caregiver Stress by Keeping a Journal
With the new year just around the corner, now is a great time to consider new strategies that can help you be an even more effective caregiver and also provide benefits to your senior loved one. Journaling is a wonderful way to reduce family caregiver stress, and can be utilized as an outlet to problem-solve […]
Activities to Keep Active and Engaged when Living with Alzheimer’s Disease
Finding purpose, meaning, and joy in the world around us is very important for our wellbeing, and that doesn’t change when someone is identified as having Alzheimer’s disease. Yet continuing to remain involved with hobbies and interests may become difficult, since it’s not unusual for individuals during the early stages of dementia to withdraw from […]