How to Know the "Right" Time to Get In-home Care for Your Senior Loved Ones It’s one of the most difficult decisions to make - deciding when it’s time for your senior loved ones to have an in-home care provider. Taking care of our aging parents is a delicate task that comes with a mix [...]
How to Talk About Finances with a Senior Parent Do you ever feel like starting a conversation about finances with your senior parent is like walking through the flames of Mount Doom? Understandable. But seniors should have plans in place for the future and it’s important to talk through their finances before things get [...]
Revitalize Your Hair, Seniors Unlock the Secrets for Seniors to Revive Aging and Thinning Hair As we age, our hair can be greatly impacted by the effects of time. Seniors understand this all too well. Many of us experience thinning hair or brittle strands that can be difficult to manage and style. For some, [...]
Improving Quality of Life for Seniors with Myasthenia Gravis Practical Guide for Seniors Diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis - Tools and tips to help seniors take charge of their health. Life doesn't always come with a roadmap, so if you've been recently diagnosed with Myasthenia Gravis as a senior, it can be hard to know [...]
Celebrating the Wisdom of Our Elders: Tips to Honor Seniors in Your Community May was Older Americans Month, but you can continue to celebrate... Every May is Older Americans Month, and a time to celebrate the contributions of our nation’s senior citizens and shine a light on their impact in our society. Even though [...]
Mental Health Among Seniors: Strategies for Creating an Emotionally Supportive Environment May is Mental Health Awareness Month The elderly population in the US encounters various challenges in maintaining their mental health and wellbeing. Sadly, mental health problems like loneliness, depression, anxiety, and cognitive decline are often disregarded and ignored. Many seniors struggle with such [...]
15 Ways to Inspire and Encourage Seniors with a Terminal Condition It can be difficult to know how to support a loved one with a terminal illness, but it is important to remember that having an encouraging, positive outlook can make a world of difference. This blog post will provide 15 practical ways to empower [...]
The Importance of Senior Friendships for Healthy Aging Do you ever miss the days when you could go out with friends and laugh until you cried? For seniors, friendships aren't just a pleasant leisure activity; they're essential for healthy aging. Research shows that maintaining meaningful connections is one of the most crucial elements in creating [...]
Silver Companions offers many different services that are individually tailored to meet each of our client’s specific needs. We start by getting to know you and learning what you expect and need from a caregiver. We then work with you and our Registered Nurse to design a personalized care plan of how best to [...]
Diabetic Seniors Needn't Lose Hope - Here are Some Tips to Help Them Cope ( March 28 is American Diabetes Alert Day ) According to the CDC's National Diabetes Statistics Report, 11.3% of the United States population or a total of 37.3 million people have diabetes, with diabetes being the 7th leading cause of death [...]
