6 Ways for Family Caregivers to Find the Support They Need
You recently reduced to a part-time work schedule to ensure your mom has the support she needs each week. Being a family caregiver is a loving act, but it’s one that you need to carefully consider. Have you stopped to consider how you will get the support you need as you take care of your […]
Summer Vision Care Tips For Seniors
During the summer, seniors need to make sure that they are protecting their eyes as well as their skin. The UV rays of the sun can cause significant damage to the eyes, especially for seniors who already have some amount of age-related vision deterioration. In fact, some studies have shown that significant UV ray exposure […]
When Does a Parent With Mixed Dementia Need 24-Hour Home Care?
The Rush Alzheimer’s Disease Center in Chicago studied almost 150 Alzheimer’s patients and found that over half of their brain scans showed evidence of two or more types of dementia. Often, Alzheimer’s and Lewy bodies were found together. Vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s are another mixed dementia. Your dad could have all three types. Mixed dementia […]
Alzheimer’s Disease and Incontinence: What Do You Need to Know?
Did you know that incontinence is connected with Alzheimer’s disease? Sure, there are other reasons why some elderly people have incontinence. However, there are so many people who have Alzheimer’s disease who have this health issue, too. If you are a family caregiver, it would be a good idea to learn more about the connection […]
Common Symptoms of an Eye or Vision Emergency
When caring for a senior citizen in your life, there are certain emergencies that you may want to be aware of ahead of time. For instance, your senior may have an eye or vision emergency. By learning about these issues before they happen, you may be able to better protect them in the future. When […]
6 Ways to Improve Bathroom Safety for Your Senior
Bathrooms are continually one of the most dangerous rooms in your senior’s house. They’re a place where your elderly family member is more likely to be off balance or to lose her footing, so that means you need to be diligent about putting a safety plan together for her bathroom. These are just a few […]
4 Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors
Making healthy food and drink choices is crucial at any age, but it can be even more important for seniors. Getting the right amount of vitamins and minerals, drinking enough water and timing meals with medications are crucial for elderly people. An imbalanced diet can also impact their overall health quicker and more detrimentally than […]
4th of July Safety Tips for Outings With Your Aging Parent
This 4th of July, you’re eager to attend the community celebrations starting with a parade before a community BBQ, and fireworks show. Your mom wants to join in the fun. What should your family be thinking about in terms of safety to ensure it’s a fun day out? How can home care play a role […]
4 Activities for Your Senior to Try
When your elderly parents live independently, you may be concerned about their well-being. Whatever age your loved one reaches, you want to ensure they have all they need. Choosing to age in place gives many individuals the sense of self-reliance they want. When seniors live alone, their quality of life might suffer, leading to a […]
Help Your Senior Get Ready for Surgery
At some point in time, your senior loved one may have a health condition that needs to be treated with surgery. When you don’t live with your elderly loved one, you may want to consider hiring senior home care to help ensure they are living the best they can and maintaining a quality of life. […]