Why Stretching is Important for Your Senior
If your loved one often feels achy or has a problem reaching for that particular itchy spot on the middle of his back, he might just need to do some stretching. Stretching is a great way to loosen up muscles, reduce aches and pains, and relax those tired joints. The nice thing about stretching is […]
4 Things Seniors Carry That Make Them A Target For Thieves
When seniors think about the scammers that target them, they usually think about phone scams or online scams. But seniors are also vulnerable when they are out running errands and shopping because often they keep things in their wallets and purses that can be tempting for thieves. Seniors that are aging in place should consider […]
How Does Companion Care at Home Help With Your Mom’s Mental Health?
Approximately 20 million older adults have some type of mental health disorder. Depression and anxiety disorders are the most common. How is your mom’s mental health? If it’s worsened since the pandemic, she’s not alone. How do you help her avoid anxiety and depression when you live too far away to involve her in your […]
Five Benefits of Proactive Post-Hospital Care for Seniors
Seniors can find themselves facing hospitalization for a variety of reasons ranging from planned surgery to unexpected illnesses or injuries. What makes a difference is being proactive once aging adults are discharged from the hospital. Post-hospital care ensures that seniors are able to avoid complications and challenges that might make their recovery difficult or even […]
What Does Elder Care Include?
Seniors who want to stay in their homes as they get older often need some extra help around the house and with minor care tasks. Sometimes family members can step in and provide a little backup help, but often elder care is the best option for seniors who need a little support. Elder care, also […]
How to Keep Your Senior’s Heart as Healthy as Possible
Heart health is a much bigger issues than many aging adults realize at first. It’s all too easy to lean on old habits that just don’t support a healthy heart. Following some of these tips can be a lot easier with the help of home care assistance, because caregivers are able to work with the […]
Five Reasons Your Senior Might Want to Try Embroidery as a Hobby
Every February is National Embroidery Month, and if your elderly family member hasn’t already tried embroidery as a hobby she might want to do so. There are lots of different ways that embroidery can offer some benefits to your senior’s life, some of which include improving brain health. If that’s something that your elderly family […]
Questions Families Ask About 24-Hour Home Care
Your mom needs someone with her all day and night. Daily caregiver visits just aren’t enough. However, you have a lot of questions. Here’s a quick guide to some of the questions that families ask frequently about 24-hour home care. Are 24-Hour Caregivers Able to Do More Tasks Than Regular Caregivers? Many families believe that […]
4 Signs It’s Time For Alzheimer’s Home Care For A Senior Parent
When you’re taking care of a parent with Alzheimer’s, it can be hard to recognize the signs of the disease progressing. If you’re seeing your senior daily or a few times a week little signs that indicate the dementia is progressing are easy to dismiss as just your senior parent having a bad day. But […]
Six Things to Do to Help Keep Your Dad Healthy in 2023
As 2023 gets off to a start, you’re already thinking of this year’s resolutions. One of your priorities is to focus on your dad’s health. Here are six things you can do this year that help keep your dad healthy. Install Air and Water Purifiers If He Doesn’t Have Them Does your dad have an […]
