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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Strategies for Managing the Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease in Seniors April is Parkinson’s Disease Awareness Month Parkinson’s disease is a degenerative neurologic disorder that affects many seniors today. As the average age of individuals rises, so does the prevalence of Parkinson's disease (PD). On a daily basis. One to two out of every 1000 [...]
12 Easy-To-Use Gadgets and Technologies for Seniors : You're Never Too Old to Learn Are you finding yourself feeling overwhelmed by the ever-evolving world of technology? For seniors, navigating the newest gadgets and tools that come on the market can be daunting. Fortunately, there are plenty of awesome devices specifically designed to help make [...]
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 [...]
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 Discussing the Future with your Senior Loved One No one likes to think about the future, especially when it's uncertain. But as we get older, it's important to start talking about what we want for our final days. This can be a difficult conversation to have, but there [...]
12 Ways to Prepare your Elderly Loved One for Emergencies No one knows when an emergency will occur, but it's important to be prepared for any situation. For seniors and the elderly, this means taking steps to ensure their safety in case of a sudden health issue or accident. There are several things you can [...]
Maintaining Good Vision in Our Golden Years Every year, the National Eye Institute recognizes July as Healthy Vision Month. This year, their goal is to inspire families to team up and learn how to protect their vision together. We thought that was the perfect opportunity to offer some helpful tips for maintaining good vision as [...]
Caregivers that care about you! The exciting news is out – our team won the maximum four awards this year from the third-party satisfaction management research firm, Home Care Pulse! Out of the thousands of licensed home care agencies in the nation, we are in The Top 100 in Experience!! Only 2 other agencies in [...]
The Benefits of In-Home Care for Seniors' Mental Health Caring for a senior loved one can be both rewarding and challenging. Often, the most difficult part of caregiving is ensuring that your loved one receives the mental health support they need. In-home care can be a great way to provide this necessary support – here [...]
Self-care ideas for seniors that are easy and free Self-care is an important part of anyone's life, and it becomes even more important as we get older. Taking care of ourselves helps us stay healthy and happy, both physically and mentally. Here are five easy and free self-care ideas for seniors that can help you [...]
Living with osteoporosis: Tips for seniors to manage the condition and stay active Osteoporosis is a condition that affects many seniors, and can make everyday activities such as walking or climbing stairs difficult. If you're living with osteoporosis, it's important to take steps to manage the condition and stay active. In this blog post, we'll [...]
Reasons to Hire a Home Care Service for your Parents You may be thinking that your parents aren’t old enough to need any help, or maybe that they are too old to find them the “right” help. As we age, our needs change and it is important to have a caregiver on hand who can [...]
Everyday Problems Seniors Face and How to Address Them Imagine looking in the mirror and not recognizing your own reflection. The face staring back at you is thin and aged and with deep wrinkles. It's hard to believe that this person is still alive, let alone you! This is what it feels like for many [...]
Resistance to outside care is fairly common among elderly people. It can be difficult for elderly adults to accept the help of others, especially if they previously lived alone or with family members (such as an elderly adult child). All elderly people who are unable to do things on their own should receive assistance. Resistance [...]
A Family Caregiver Guide... to care for an aging family member with diabetes. Diabetes can be a debilitating disease for anyone, but it is especially hard on older adults. Diabetes increases the risk of many other health problems common in older adults such as heart disease and stroke that will lead to serious complications. The [...]
