Having an Advanced Care Plan
As the caregiver of an aging loved one, you have a lot of responsibilities to help her stay healthy and happy. You are probably used to making choices to help her live independently – either in her own home or with you. Perhaps you’ve made the living space more accessible, or you’ve hired a senior […]
Happy New Year & Happy New Logo!
As we start the new year, we thought what a great time to not only send you our BEST WISHES for 2023 but also introduce you to our new, Home Care Matters logo. This logo, along with the new year, reflects the fresh beginnings of the year with new dreams, wishes, resolutions, opportunities, perspectives, beginnings, […]
Six Ways for Your Dad to Keep His Feet in Good Shape
If your dad is complaining about foot pain or discomfort, he’s not alone. Approximately 25% of older adults report experiencing foot pain for one reason or another. Sometimes, it’s temporary, but others experience chronic foot pain that impacts mobility and balance. Left ignored, foot pain and discomfort increase the risk of a fall. Your dad […]
How Seniors Can Try To Prevent Glaucoma
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and it’s the perfect time for seniors to learn what they can do to help prevent glaucoma. Glaucoma is a set of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve and can cause blindness. It’s common in seniors over the age of 65, but if it’s caught early the progression of […]
Elder Care Services That Your Dad Needs After a Fall
Your dad fell down two stairs while carrying his laundry hamper to the garage. He’s going to be okay, but he did break his leg and needs time to recuperate and build strength. You do not want him to fall again. Have you considered the benefits of elder care? Errand Running Instead of your dad […]
The Benefits of Technology in Each Alzheimer’s Stage
Alzheimer’s affects around 6.5 million Americans. Your mom’s been diagnosed and now is the time to consider the benefits of technology and Alzheimer’s care at home. Through each stage of the disease, technology becomes a huge help. National Device Appreciation Day falls on December 17th. Take time to explore the different devices and how they […]
What Is Around-the-clock Care for Seniors All About?
Have you wondered what care providers who are there with your senior day and night do for your senior? Here are a few important things to know about 24-hour home care. Help with Tasks at Odd Hours One of the challenges your senior is likely to face is that she may need help not only […]
4 Practical Ways Seniors Can Get Better Sleep
Getting restful and restorative sleep is a problem for many seniors. There are millions of seniors who find it nearly impossible to get a good night’s sleep and get enough sleep to feel alert and energized during the day. There are many reasons why seniors struggle to get enough sleep. The most common causes of […]
Five Reasons it Really Does Matter if Your Senior Quits Smoking
If you and your elderly family member have talked about her quitting smoking, you may already know a lot about why that can be beneficial for her. But her arguments to keep smoking might be along the lines of it being too late to quit now. Luckily for her, that’s not the case at all. […]
What Can You Do to Help Your Senior Adapt to a Loss?
Whether your aging family member has lost a family member, a friend, or a beloved pet, that’s a tremendous blow to recover from. Loss leaves a big gap in someone’s life and heart that is difficult to heal. And grief is not something that has a predictable path, either. Your aging family member may benefit […]