We only have one, and it’s arguably the most fundamental organ in our bodies – so hearing from our doctor that our heart is “failing” is …Read More
How Can Older Adults Stay Independent When It’s Time to Stop Driving?
It is a discussion no one wants to have with our older parents, but one that will probably be necessary sooner or later. To be …Read More
Effective Strategies for Dementia Care
Caring for a loved one with dementia can feel as frustrating as trying to grasp quantum physics. It entails trying to make sense of what …Read More
Emotional Management Strategies for Family Caregivers
As a someone who provides care to others, you’re the rock of the family: in control, cool, and composed. Whatever the situation, you maintain the …Read More
Advice for Supporting an Older Loved One at the Doctor
For family caregivers, balance is key. Supporting an older loved one as much as you possibly can while not crossing the boundaries that protect a …Read More
The Benefits of Home Care Following a Stroke
Experiencing a stroke is a frightening, unexpected experience. The consequences can be minor to life-altering, but one very important factor is apparent: follow-up care is …Read More
Controlling Chronic Health Problems in Senior Loved Ones
If you’re a family caregiver and feeling overwhelmed with juggling appointments with various physicians, trips to the drugstore, lab work, managing medications and treatments and …Read More
Top Aging Myths and the Facts Behind Them
If you’re holding onto a stereotypical image of the aging process that involves a sedentary, lonely lifestyle spent sitting in a rocking chair on the …Read More
Reduce Agitation With These Sensory Dementia Care Activities
Unexplained mood swings are hallmark symptoms of dementia, and can be challenging for family caregivers to navigate. One minute you are enjoying a nice activity …Read More
Managing Ongoing Pain in Seniors With Home Care Services
Stinging. Aching. Burning. That is how many older adults with chronic pain express how they feel on an daily basis. Ongoing pain like this may …Read More