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 [...]
