Alzheimer’s Care – Tips to Help Your Loved One Remember
As the caregiver of a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, you know that your loved one doesn’t remember like she used to. That’s because even in the early stages of dementia, retaining the memory of even a recent conversation can become a challenge. Dementia damages the brain in such a way that it can no […]
Home Care – Simple Activities for Homebound Seniors
Being homebound has its challenges, and it can make it harder for a senior to age in place. However, your loved one can age in place even while being homebound. There are no grocery delivery services that will bring food right to the door, there are senior home care services that can ensure your loved […]
Preserving Precious Moments With Home Care
The things we do, the stories we tell, and the moments we hold dear make us who we are. For older people, telling their life stories is a great way to learn new things and remember old times. Keeping these memories alive can be a deep and satisfying experience for seniors and their families. Continue […]
Top Reasons to Consider 24-Hour Home Care After Breast Cancer is Diagnosed
In 2020, there were 239,612 new cases of breast cancer in the U.S. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a good time to ask your mom about the family risk of breast cancer, and make sure she’s up-to-date on her mammogram and breast ultrasound if necessary. Your mom learned she has breast cancer, and […]
How Companion Care at Home Helps Seniors Living Alone
Loneliness is so common among seniors that researchers are calling it an epidemic. Now that most seniors want to continue living at home as they get older loneliness is a real concern for seniors. Seniors who have lost a partner or spouse or whose children live far away may not be getting the social interaction […]
Home Care – The Best Exercises For Seniors Who Have Limited Mobility
Seniors need to exercise in order to stay healthy. Doctors recommend that seniors get at least 30 minutes of activity every day. And seniors are strongly encouraged to get even more exercise than that. That’s just the minimum amount of exercise that seniors should be getting. But for seniors with limited mobility exercising can be […]
In-Home Care Tips for Maintaining Your Mom’s Dignity When She Needs Help
Dignity is defined as ” the state of being worthy, honored, or esteemed.” When older adults start struggling to take care of everything on their own, dignity involves being respected and treated as an individual with feelings. Your mom needs family, friends, and other caregivers to help out. She’s worried that her individuality and independence […]
Alzheimer’s Care – The Benefits Of Art Therapy
Art therapy is one of several types of therapy that can help seniors with Alzheimer’s. Art therapy won’t cure Alzheimer’s. But art therapy does help stimulate the brain and keep cognitive skills strong. That can help seniors maintain the best possible qualifications for life as the condition progresses. Alzheimer’s care is also good for seniors […]
Is the MIND Diet for Seniors Really Effective?
Choosing a healthy diet can be tough for seniors. There are a lot of diets that claim to be healthy, but not all of them are. However, seniors should definitely take a look at the MIND diet. The MIND diet is a combination of the DASH diet and the Mediterranean diet. And it may improve […]
Home Care – Celebrate National Park Service Day on Aug 25
August 25 is National Park Service Day. This day is set aside to celebrate the beauty and wonder that our nation’s national parks protect and provide for our enjoyment. It can be a great day to plan an outing with your loved one to visit a nearby national park. If there aren’t any national parks […]
