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 [...]
