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 […]
Senior Care Services Can Help Older Diabetics Make Healthier Diet Choices
If you or someone you love is one of the nearly 16 million older adults diagnosed with diabetes, you understand firsthand how challenging the disease can be to manage. Between prescription drugs, changes in lifestyle, daily glucose tests, and much more, a diabetic can quickly become overwhelmed. And perhaps the most difficult hurdle to conquer […]
Steps to Take When a Parent Passes Away
When a parent passes away, there are a number of personal and legal details that must be handled. Knowing what to do and where to begin can feel overwhelming, particularly while navigating grief. To help alleviate some of the stress during this time, our at-home care professionals have compiled the following helpful schedule that covers […]
Senior Vaccines: Should Your Loved One Get Vaccinated for Shingles?
With so much press surrounding the COVID-19 vaccinations, it’s all too easy to lose focus on the other important vaccinations for older adults. But there’s one specifically that deserves some time in the public eye: the shingles vaccine. What Is Shingles? Shingles is an infection caused by the same virus that triggers chickenpox. If a […]
How Home Care Works With Hospice for Better Care
When a loved one is nearing the end of life, comfort and quality care are important. Families need to know that the person they love will get everything required for a tranquil transition. Hospice care is indispensable during this period, and partnering hospice with home care services ensures that both the individual receiving care and members […]
Top Tips on Caring for ALS at Home
Being diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises countless questions and considerations, both for the person diagnosed and the ones who love them. What can cause ALS? What are the current symptoms – and how will they change over time? Who can I go to for help? An […]
Funding the Cost of Home Care Services
Continuing to live at home for life is the objective of most seniors. Home is the place we are most content. It’s where memories have been and continue to be made. We have meticulously constructed our environment at home based upon our individual tastes and preferences. Plus, it’s where we have the freedom to make […]