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 [...]
10 Things That Raise the Risk of Alzheimer's Disease Did you know there may be things you are doing that raise your risk of Alzheimer's disease? While some risks, like age, are unavoidable, others can be reduced with a few simple changes to your lifestyle. For many people, Alzheimer's disease is nothing more than a [...]
The Do's and Don'ts of Finding a Homecare Worker No one wants to think about getting old and needing help, but the reality is that sometimes we need a little extra assistance to stay in our homes. If that time comes for you, it's important to know what your options are when it comes [...]
Tips for Protecting Your Eyesight: Glaucoma Awareness for Seniors (January is Glaucoma Awareness Month ) Do you remember the last time you had an eye exam? If it’s been a while, then this is your friendly reminder that preventative care is key. We may not always think about how aging can affect our sight and [...]
How to Avoid the Dangers of High Blood Pressure in Seniors Worrying about high blood pressure is one thing, but when it's your elderly loved one who is dealing with hypertension, that's another story. Hypertension can lead to some very dangerous health complications in seniors, so it's important to be [...]
How Seniors can Survive the Coldest and Darkest Months of the Year As the temperature starts to plummet and the days get shorter, it can be hard for seniors to adjust to winter. While most people enjoy bundling up in cozy sweaters and sipping on warm drinks, for some seniors, winter can be a tough [...]
8 Ways for Seniors to Enjoy Holiday Parties While Sticking With a Restricted Diet It's the most wonderful time of the year, and with all the holiday parties comes plenty of delicious food. For most of us, it’s a time of comfort and joy…but for those with restricted diets, they can be a time [...]
Tis the Season - 6 Easy Tips for Seniors to Get the Most out of Holiday Shopping It's the most wonderful time of the year – and for many people, that means Christmas shopping! The holiday season is a time for cheer and giving, but it can also be a time of stress for [...]
The Sandwich Generation: How it Feels and Some Tips to Help Do you feel like you're stuck in the middle? Like you can't catch a break because you're constantly juggling your responsibilities as a parent along with being a caregiver for your parents? If so, you're not alone. Many people are in the same boat [...]
