Growing older requires us to get used to more than a few changes. Our kids mature and move out. We may opt to sell the …Read More
Category:Senior Care
What to Do when a Senior Is Refusing Medication
August 5, 2022
“I’m not taking that! I don’t need any medicine!” If you’ve heard a senior family member proclaim this or any other sentiment to justify refusing …Read More
Dealing with Death: Handling End-of-Life Necessities When a Senior Dies
July 8, 2022
When an elderly parent passes away, there are a number of legal and personal details that must be addresses. Knowing what to do and where …Read More
Avoiding Shingles: How Getting Vaxxed Can Keep Seniors Safe
May 20, 2022
With a great deal of press about the COVID-19 vaccines, it is easy to lose focus on the other important vaccinations for older adults. But …Read More
Home Care Complements End-of-Life Care and Gives Families Time Together
May 13, 2022
When a loved one is nearing the end of life, comfort and top quality care are the primary concerns. Families need to know that the …Read More
How Do Families Finance the Cost of At-Home Care?
April 7, 2022
Continuing to live at home for a lifetime is the goal of most seniors. Home is the place we are most comfortable. It’s where memories …Read More
The Importance of Dental Care for Older Adults with Dementia
July 30, 2021
It is among the first things we do in the morning, and one of the last things we do each night, typically on autopilot without …Read More
The Importance of Social Wellness for Seniors and How Home Care Can Help
July 9, 2021
Living through over a year of a worldwide pandemic taught us never to take for granted the small but incredibly important things in life: shared …Read More
High Summer Temperatures Can Lead to Heat Stroke in Older Adults
June 11, 2021
Throughout the long, cold winter, we eagerly anticipated the heat of summer. What a relief to finally throw open the windows and let the warm …Read More
Joint and Knee Stiffness From Osteoarthritis Can Increase Senior Fall Risk
May 14, 2021
The figures associated with senior falls are saddening. Falls are classified as the primary reason behind injury in the elderly, and result in hundreds of …Read More