If you are holding onto a stereotypical picture of the aging process that involves a sedentary, lonesome lifestyle spent on the couch in front of …Read More
Do-It-Yourself Sensory Activities Help Decrease Dementia Anxiety and Agitation
Swift changes in moods are hallmark signs of dementia, and can be challenging for family caregivers to handle. One minute you might be taking part …Read More
In-Home Care Offers Pain Management Assistance for Older Adults
Aching. Burning. Stinging. That is the way many older adults with chronic pain express what they live with on a daily basis. Chronic pain may …Read More
Helping an Older Adult Adjust to the Need for a Wheelchair
Aging demands that we get accustomed to more than a few changes. Our children grow up and leave the nest. We may decide to sell …Read More
Understanding How Home Health Care Services Help Family Caregivers Find Balance
What does a standard day look like for you as a family caregiver? For many people, it begins before sunrise, helping a senior loved one …Read More
Ideas to Address Senior Medication Refusal
“I’m healthy as a horse. I don’t need that medication.” If you’ve heard an older family member say this or other similar sentiments to rationalize …Read More
How to Cope with False Comments when a Loved One Has Alzheimer’s
Imagine having a lovely afternoon with a relative with dementia, listening to music and playing a game of cards together, when suddenly the person’s mood …Read More
In-Home Care Helps Senior Diabetics Make Healthier Lifestyle Choices
If you or someone you love is among the nearly 16 million seniors living with diabetes, you understand how daunting the condition can be to …Read More
Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes
When a loved one passes away, there are a number of administrative tasks that must be completed in a timely manner. Knowing where to begin …Read More
Why Should Seniors See the Doctor After a Fall?
While helping Mom prepare lunch yesterday, she turned around, lost her balance, and began to fall. Fortunately, you were able to get there in time …Read More