Tips to Overcome Home Healthcare Objections with a Senior Loved One
Many of us find that there are things we tend to take for granted, until there’s a prospect of losing them. Topping that list is the independence that enables us to come and go as we please, and to make all of the little decisions and choices that occur each day: when and what to […]
Get Rid of Caregiver Guilt Once and For All with These Tips
If you’re a caregiver, you likely know this emotion all too well: guilt. Regardless of how much energy and time we invest in providing care for a senior loved one, somehow it never seems to be enough, leaving us thinking we could have done more, shown more kindness and compassion, been more patient. And if […]
Enhance Fall Prevention in Every Room of the Home with These Tips
If your senior loved one is one of the 90% of seniors who prefers to remain at home throughout aging, there are some things to consider to make sure the senior’s comfort, independence, and most importantly, safety. It’s a common belief that if the older person remains at home, especially if she’s lived there for […]
5 Ways to Care for Mesothelioma Patients from Home
When you’re not feeling well, nothing sounds better than home. This sentiment rings true for people facing cancer who would prefer to spend as much time as possible with family. Caring for a cancer patient at home, while time-consuming, is possible with the right amount of support and proper health care. People with mesothelioma, a […]
Elder Fraud, Scams, and Grams
Hi All! We hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day. Locally, some of us were busy cleaning up from Saturday night’s storms. Today we want to bring some topics to your attention that are important. Some are tips and some is information for your own knowledge. So keep reading… this a fully loaded post! […]
Do you think you could be a hoarder? Fall is a great time to get organized.
Fall Clean-Up Now is a great time to start clearing out items you may no longer need. It’s a perfect time of year to have a yard sale, or give donations to families in need for items for the winter/holidays. Do you find that you have a hard time parting with the items you no […]
Let’s stay balanced
Have you ever realized how important it is to balance? From standing up to sitting down, walking and dancing, even simply standing still… we all need balance. Good balance makes everyday activities easier and prevents injuries. The Journal of American Geriatrics Society states “people involved in exercise programs experience 17% fewer falls than people who […]
Optimizing balance
From the time a toddler first learns to balance, the brain automatically puts together all the elements needed to maintain that balance. Better and faster than any computer, the brain takes information from all parts of the body, analyzes each of the thousands (if not millions) of bits of information, develops a plan and sends […]
Home Safety for Seniors and Their Caregivers
General Safety for Seniors and Caregivers Always get up slowly after sitting or lying down. Take your time, and make sure you have your balance. Wear proper fitting shoes with low heels. Encourage your senior to always wear shoes with front and backs to them when walking, especially if use an assistive device. Use a […]
Best pets for seniors
It’s not a question of “if” a senior should have a pet, it’s a question of “what”. As you’ll notice in the article that follows, finding the best pet for a loved one can have a very positive effect on a senior’s health! Pets being a good fit for senior citizens and the way that […]