We only have one, and it is perhaps the most important organ in our bodies – so learning that our heart is “failing” is distressing. Congestive …Read More
Using Home Care to Maintain Independence When Seniors Stop Driving
It’s a conversation no one wants to have with aging parents, but one that will probably be required at some point. Having the ability to …Read More
Strategies for Your Dementia Care Toolbox
Providing care for a person with Alzheimer’s can feel as difficult as trying to comprehend quantum physics. It entails trying to make sense of what …Read More
The Emotional Journey of Taking Care of Elderly Parents
As a family caregiver, it often feels like you have to be the rock of the family: calm, composed, and in control. Whatever the situation, …Read More
Tips for Prepping for a Senior Doctor Visit
When caring for an older loved one, balance is key. You intend to provide as much help and support as you can without overstepping the …Read More
Using Home Care for Support in the Aftermath of a Stroke
Experiencing a stroke is a frightening, unexpected experience. The outcomes can be minimal to life-changing, but a very important factor is clear: follow-up care is …Read More
Tips for Managing Multiple Chronic Health Conditions in Older Adults
If you are a family caregiver and your days seem overloaded with keeping up with appointments with various physicians, trips to the drugstore, lab work, …Read More
The Facts Behind Common Aging Myths
If you’re holding onto stereotypical aging myths that involve an inactive, lonesome lifestyle spent in a rocking chair on the front porch day after day, …Read More
Sensory Activities for Seniors With Dementia Help Reduce Agitation
Swift changes in moods are hallmark characteristics of dementia, and can be extremely hard for family caregivers to navigate. One moment you might be having …Read More
Home Care Helps Seniors Better Manage and Live With Chronic Pain
Aching. Stinging. Burning. That is how many older adults who live with chronic pain describe how they feel on a regular basis. Chronic pain may …Read More