Personal Care Tips
What Should Your Elderly Loved One Have Beside Her Bed at Night?
Keeping the right items beside your loved one’s bed at night can help her to be prepared and it can give you peace of mind. A Phone and a List of Emergency Numbers Having a phone nearby, whether it’s a landline or a cell phone, is essential. Make sure that you also have a list…
Read MoreTips for the Family Caregiver
Becoming a family caregiver can bring a variety of emotions and experiences into one’s life. From overwhelmingly beautiful moments to stressful and challenging times, it’s a period in one’s life that requires focused attention and a specific set of tools in order to help you thrive. Here are some tips and tools that can help…
Read MoreHome Care Focus: Housekeeping Assistance
As a family caregiver you are always thinking about what is best for your parent and what you can do to make sure that they live the highest quality of life possible. One element of this is determining if adding home care to their routine is right for them. Starting home care for them can…
Read MoreAids to Help Your Senior Parent Cook Independently
Many people find cooking harder as they get older. Their hands may not be able to grip as well or they may have problems with dexterity that make some kitchen items hard to use. Although family caregivers and in-home senior care providers may be able to cook for seniors, for many people cooking is a…
Read MoreSummer Safety for Your Senior Parent
Summer is upon us and your parent is probably looking forward to spending more time outside doing activities they love. But, summer brings its own set of safety concerns for seniors due to the heat, sun, insects, and higher activity levels. To help your parent have a safer, healthier summer, here are five tips for…
Read More3 Personality Traits of Happy Elderly Loved Ones
The tapestry of personalities is what makes humans unique, and there are some personality traits that combine to make some people happier than others. While some personality traits are innate, others can be nurtured from within to contribute to a healthy long life. Elderly loved ones that are the happiest have those traits that help…
Read MoreMosquito Bites + Elderly Mother = Trouble
When you were growing up, you probably used to spend all of your summer days outside, running around with the other kids in the neighborhood, playing ball in the street or chasing each other around until your mom called you to come in for dinner. Sometimes when you came inside, I’m sure you noticed that…
Read MoreDo You Know These 5 Signs of Anxiety in Seniors?
Senior home care and caregiving can be stressful. They can give the caregiver and home care aide a lot of anxiety, but they aren’t the only ones. Many seniors receiving home care services become anxious and depressed due to the change in their lifestyle, the trauma caused by the loss of a loved one or…
Read More5 Questions You Might Field as a Family Caregiver Providing Homecare for a Loved One
People in your life may start to ask you pointed questions once they realize you’re a family caregiver providing homecare for a loved one. Some of those questions might give you pause and stump you for a minute as to how you should answer. Why Make the Sacrifice? Many people don’t understand that providing homecare…
Read MoreWhat to Do if Dad Falls
Falls are very common among the elderly population. Approximately one third of all elderly people who live at home will fall at least once during the year. Falls are so common that they are the seventh leading cause of death for people over the age of 65. After a person falls for the first time,…
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