Are Stiff Joints Keeping Your Senior from Driving?
Stiff joints are something that you might not realize could be a deciding factor in whether your elderly family member can keep driving or not. They’re definitely painful, but at some point those stiff joints can seriously limit her mobility and even leave her unable to handle the car as she has in the past. […]
Six Hobbies Your Senior Might Want to Try
If your elderly family member is finding that she has more time than she likes or she’s feeling sluggish and bored, then finding the right hobby can be just the thing. Hobbies that involve activity should always be cleared by her doctor first. Dancing. Dancing is an incredible way for your senior to get some […]
What Home Care Services Benefit Seniors With Chronic Health Conditions?
The National Council on Aging lists high blood pressure, high cholesterol, arthritis, heart disease, and diabetes as the top chronic health conditions. As seniors start making lifestyle changes and taking medications to ease the symptoms, caregivers become an important piece of the elder care plan. Here are the top services caregivers offer that help with […]
Home Care Matters Sponsors 17th Annual John Jarrard Foundation Singer-Songwriter Event
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 9/24/18 Home Care Matters was proud to be a sponsor for the 17th Annual John Jarrard Foundation Singer-Songwriter event Saturday, 9/22/18, on the Brenau University Front Lawn. It was a beautiful night for gathering family, friends, food and fun! The music was great and it could not have been a more […]
Five Symptoms that Could Point to Sleep Apnea
Sleep apnea is a condition in which your elderly family member’s breathing is interrupted while she’s sleeping. She may be aware of the problem or she may have no idea at all. If you suspect that your elderly family member is dealing with sleep apnea, make sure that you talk to her doctor. Here are […]
Common Mistakes Family Caregivers Make When a Parent Has Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s changes the playing field when it comes to senior care. A senior’s mood swings, personality changes, and likes and dislikes interfere. People think they know what to expect. Suddenly, they find themselves in uncharted territory and make mistakes while providing care. Here are some of the common mistakes family members make and wish they […]
How Do You Communicate with Your Senior When Communication Is Difficult?
So many things change for your aging adult as she grows older and communication can be full of big changes. Using some of these tips can help you both to get as much as possible out of your talks with each other. Practice Active Listening. Active listening means that you’re paying close attention to what […]
Daily Care for Seniors After a Stroke
When your aging relative is recovering from a stroke at the hospital, you and other family members need to make some decisions about what their home recovery care will be like. In most cases, elderly adults that have had even a mild stroke are somewhat physically impaired as they recover. Seniors must have someone with […]
Can You Really Stop Judging Yourself as a Caregiver?
The average caregiver is extremely harsh when it comes to self-judgment. If that describes you as well, you need to know that it is possible to break the cycle but you need to really pay attention to what you’re doing so you can turn it all around. Start to Notice Negative Self-talk. What does it […]
The Basics of Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is described as a “rare condition” by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, a division of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Yet, there are around 200,000 people in the United States who are currently affected by the disease. Though the severity of the disease can vary, if your aging relative is […]
