Signs That It May Be Time to Consider Home Care for an Older Loved One

Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! As you prepare for family get-togethers, there is something more to take into account besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and just how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is common to notice changes in older family members […]

In-Home Care Services and Senior Technology Enhance Safety

When an older loved one needs help to remain comfortable, independent, and safe at home, home care services are a perfect solution. But what about when a loved one’s caregiver leaves after their shift? Unless the person receives around-the-clock care, there are periods of time that they will be alone and without direct access to […]

Health Tips for Seniors in the New Year

Have your New Year’s resolutions already fallen by the wayside? If so, don’t panic; you’re in good company. Most of us are gung-ho about a significant change in lifestyle when we turn the calendar page, but life quickly rushes in and distracts us from sustaining our determination to succeed. Yet it’s never too late to […]

Our Top Tips to Help Older Adults Live Their Best Lives

As we prepare to move forward into 2023, it is the perfect time to think about what we have learned through the previous year and what changes we would like to make in the coming year. It’s not just about making a resolution that’s likely to be given up on within a matter of weeks. […]

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 able to drive whenever and wherever we decide is an essential element to our feeling of freedom, yet as we age, operating a vehicle can become unsafe for a number […]

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 front porch every day, it’s time for you to reconsider that thought! The answer to healthy aging is understanding the top aging myths and the facts behind them in order […]

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 occur anywhere in the body, at times for no evident reason whatsoever. It’s characterized by pain that continues for more than 3 months, either nonstop or off and on. And […]

Getting Accustomed to a Wheelchair: How to Help Senior Loved Ones

Growing older requires us to adjust to a number of changes. Our kids grow up and leave the nest. We may choose to sell the family home and downsize. Retiring from a long-time job alters our purpose and goals. And, medical conditions or mobility obstacles may result in the need for a wheelchair. But getting […]

Know the Symptoms of a UTI in Older Adults

Irritation. Burning. Urgency. If you have ever had the misfortune of suffering from a urinary tract infection (UTI), you already know these symptoms on a personal level. For younger adults, a UTI is often fairly easy to recognize and treat. But it can be more difficult for older adults, as symptoms can be less evident […]

How to Get Help from Siblings When Taking Care of an Elderly Parent

As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that’s definitely true regarding taking care of an elderly parent. If you and your siblings communicate in harmony to fulfill the needs of your senior family members, kudos! Quite often, however, one person shoulders the vast majority of responsibilities. This could quickly lead to hurt […]