What Do Family Caregivers Need to Know When Visiting Aging Adults?
Visiting seniors at home involves many different layers of interaction. First, there’s simply the social aspect of visiting an aging loved one. But it’s also important for family caregivers to ensure that they’re noticing problems and helping seniors to solve them. Home care assistance can make this much easier for seniors and the people who […]
Three Areas Your Loved One Might Need Help with if She Has Arthritis
Simply put, arthritis is joint inflammation. While there are many different types of arthritis, the symptoms are fairly common – pain, redness, heat, and swelling of joints. It may not be life-threatening, but it can hinder many daily living life skills, making it difficult to function from sunrise to sunset. With treatment and certain adjustments, […]
10 Activities That Can Help Seniors With Alzheimer’s Stay Mobile
If your senior parent has Alzheimer’s, it can be difficult to help them stay healthy. As the Alzheimer’s progresses seniors may not remember why they need to do things like stay active so that they can avoid falls and stay mobile. Alzheimer’s care can help seniors with Alzheimer’s stay healthy. Alzheimer’s care takes a holistic […]
Four Ways to Help Your Loved One Feel Less Lonely This Holiday Season
We all know the festive holiday music of this time of year. It celebrates the “most wonderful time of the year” filled with love and joy for all. Unfortunately, for many seniors, the holidays only highlight sorrows or struggles they already have, making the holidays an especially painful time. Making it even more difficult is […]
What Is Shingles?
Shingles is a rash that is caused by the same virus that can cause chicken pox. Anyone who has had chicken pox has the virus in their body. At any time, it can reactivate and cause shingles. When seniors get shingles, it can cause a painful rash that results in large painful blister-like sores that […]