Posts by Perry C. Doc Alleva, Owner & Administrator
Cleaning Tips to Reduce Spring Allergies
Helping your parent keep their home clean and fresh is one of the many benefits of senior care.
Read MoreDementia Creates Situations You Need to Adjust to as a Caregiver
Dementia takes both you and your senior out of what are her normal daily reactions and responses.
Read MoreAre You More Stressed than You Realize?
One of the insidious things about stress is that by the time you realize how stressed you are, you’re pretty far up the scale already.
Read MoreFour Tips for Getting Caregiving More Organized
If you let it, caregiving can make you feel as if you’re a disorganized mess. But you don’t have to feel that way.
Read MoreFive Categories of Potential Trouble for Your Senior
As your senior’s caregiver, you need to know where to put your attention in order to spot possible issues for your elderly family member.
Read MoreDoes My Elderly Mom Have Hypothyroidism?
Hypothyroidism is a thyroid disease where the gland within the neck doesn’t produce enough hormones. It is most common in elderly adults, especially women. Family caregivers may not recognize the symptoms of this disease in their aging loved ones, and it can go undetected for far too long. Without proper treatment, hypothyroidism can lead to…
Read MoreCan You Be a Caregiver and Not Irritate Your Senior?
If you and your senior are finding it difficult to get along now that you’re her caregiver, these tips can help.
Read MoreTips for Helping a Senior with Diabetes Take Care of Their Heart
Diabetes affects more than 30 million adults throughout the United States, but what you might not realize even as a family caregiver is the close link between diabetes and heart disease. Though these two conditions may seem unrelated, they actually have a close correlation that is important to recognize. By carefully paying attention to and…
Read MoreOutdoor Safety for Seniors Who Love to Garden
Gardening season is here in many locations. When your parent is spending time outside, they need to do so safely. Here are the aspects of safety that often get overlooked when your parents are outside in the garden. Wear a Broad Spectrum Sunscreen A mineral-based broad-spectrum sunscreen is important. Your parents need to pick…
Read MoreHow Can Argumentative Siblings Work Together to Create the Perfect Home Care Plan?
How can you create the ideal home care plan for your mom when you and your siblings never agree? Family squabbles can make it hard to see eye to eye, but it’s time to put those issues aside and focus on your mom’s needs. Here are the questions you need to ask. What Does…
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