Common Misconceptions About Growing Older
If you’re holding onto a stereotypical concept of growing older that involves an inactive, lonesome lifestyle spent in a rocking chair in front of the TV every day, it is time to rethink ! The secret to healthy aging is knowing the facts and debunking the misconceptions to embrace a healthy, dynamic lifestyle regardless of […]
Reducing Dementia Agitation With Sensory Activities
Swift mood changes are hallmark of dementia, and can be challenging for family caregivers to navigate. One moment you are enjoying a nice activity together, when seemingly out of thin air, the senior’s demeanor shifts. For family caregivers, reducing dementia agitation and mood swings often involves cautiously navigating situations not fully understood. Although it’s beneficial […]
Home Care Helps Older Adults Manage and Live With Chronic Pain
Aching. Burning. Stinging. That’s how many seniors with chronic pain explain how they feel every day. Chronic pain can occur anywhere in the body, in some cases for no clear reason whatsoever. It is characterized by pain that lasts for more than three months, either continuous or coming and going. And it is more widespread […]
Aging Care Services Help Family Care Providers Recharge
What does a normal day look like for family care providers? For many individuals, it starts before dawn, assisting a senior family member who has issues sleeping through the night and is in need of help, or at least somebody to speak to. After that, the day may be a flurry of activity: helping with […]
In-Home Care Helps Older Diabetic Patients Make Healthier Choices
In the event that you or someone you love is among the nearly 16 million older with diabetes, you know firsthand how challenging the condition is to deal with. Between medications, lifestyle changes, daily glucose tests, and much more, a diabetic can easily become overwhelmed. And maybe the most challenging obstacle to overcome is adherence […]
In-Home Care Helps Older Diabetic Patients Make Healthier Choices
In the event that you or someone you love is among the nearly 16 million older with diabetes, you know firsthand how challenging the condition is to deal with. Between medications, lifestyle changes, daily glucose tests, and much more, a diabetic can easily become overwhelmed. And maybe the most challenging obstacle to overcome is adherence […]
Prevent Injuries when Caring for Senior Loved Ones with These 5 Tips
When you decided to care for a senior loved one, you likely never thought of your role as risky. Yet the hazards of senior care are nothing to take lightly. As many as 94% of caregivers who participated in a recent survey described physical pain in at least one part of their body that may be […]
Caring for a Loved One with Cognitive Loss: How Home Care Can Help
If you are caring for an older family member, you’re likely aware of the spectrum of emotions involved. On one hand, it’s a great honor and extremely rewarding. Conversely, it can also be challenging, draining, and demanding. Add to that the additional challenges regarding cognitive loss, and it is easy to understand how family caregivers […]
How to Fight Stress When Caring for Seniors With Dementia
There is no such thing as a “typical day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual caring for them. The person may abruptly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They might get caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” Some might pace and wander. Sleep may […]
How to Fight Stress When Caring for Seniors With Dementia
There is no such thing as a “typical day” for someone with dementia – or, for the individual caring for them. The person may abruptly go from laughing, singing, and enjoying activities to aggressive, sullen, and angry. They might get caught in tearful repetitions of wanting to go “home.” Some might pace and wander. Sleep may […]