Blog Categories Family Caregiver Stress Apr 29, 2022 4 Signs Of Family Caregiver Burnout May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s a great time for family caregivers to focus on their own mental health. Taking care of a senior parent with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or other medical challenges like disabilities after a stroke or heart attack can be tough ... Continue Reading Family Caregiving May 10, 2022 Who’s On Your Mom’s Support Team? After her cancer diagnosis, your mom starts treatments immediately. You’re supporting her as much as you can, but you can’t stop working. You can’t afford to go without an income for the next few months. At moments like these, your mom needs a strong support team. Who should ... Continue Reading Apr 29, 2022 4 Signs Of Family Caregiver Burnout May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s a great time for family caregivers to focus on their own mental health. Taking care of a senior parent with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or other medical challenges like disabilities after a stroke or heart attack can be tough ... Continue Reading Mar 10, 2022 How To Convince Your Senior To Take Their Medication As the primary caregiver to your parents, you may be struggling to get them to take medications from the doctor each day. This can be for several reasons, maybe the pills are too big, maybe they need to be taken with food and your senior isn't hungry, or they hate drinking ... Continue Reading Jun 25, 2021 Are You Making Caregiving More Difficult for Yourself? Too many family caregivers needlessly complicate their caregiving journey. You may worry too much about what you’re doing and whether you should be doing something else or you could be having negative feelings around having help. The reality is that there’s no right or wrong ... Continue Reading Healthy Habits Jun 28, 2022 Learn More About Hydration for Your Senior As the weather warms up and days are longer and sunnier, it's easy for older adults to end up experiencing dehydration. They get outside to enjoy the warmth of the sun and lose track of time. Your mom's experiencing UTIs and her doctor says she's not drinking enough water ... Continue Reading Home Care Assistance Jun 10, 2022 Is it Time for Home Care Assistance for Your Senior? When do you know that the time is right to bring in extra help for your elderly family member? That answer varies from one situation to another, but it helps to have an idea what parts of your senior’s normal daily life are becoming more complicated for her. Knowing those ... Continue Reading Accepting Help Apr 29, 2022 4 Signs Of Family Caregiver Burnout May is Mental Health Awareness Month and it’s a great time for family caregivers to focus on their own mental health. Taking care of a senior parent with Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s or other medical challenges like disabilities after a stroke or heart attack can be tough ... Continue Reading Activities of Daily Living Jan 28, 2022 Should Seniors Have a Beauty Routine? When a person hits over 70, they may want to stop putting in effort in certain areas. They may be wondering if it is even worth it to have a beauty routine where skincare and hair care is something they focus on. The truth is self-care can come in many forms, and it all ... Continue Reading Alzheimer's Disease Dec 10, 2021 Alzheimer's Disease Stages: How to Help Your Senior Unfortunately, there are many people who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. While this disease is exceedingly difficult on the elderly person, it can take a significant toll on their loved ones too. If your elderly loved one has this disease, you may want to do ... Continue Reading Arthritis May 12, 2021 Why Is National Arthritis Awareness Month So Important? When you know more about a particular health issue, it’s easier to help someone through it. That’s the case with arthritis as well. May is National Arthritis Awareness Month, and there’s a lot of information available about the different types of arthritis and how it might ... Continue Reading Benefits of Home Care Jun 10, 2022 Is it Time for Home Care Assistance for Your Senior? When do you know that the time is right to bring in extra help for your elderly family member? That answer varies from one situation to another, but it helps to have an idea what parts of your senior’s normal daily life are becoming more complicated for her. Knowing those ... Continue Reading Apr 08, 2022 Should Your Senior Live Closer to You? Living far away from your family may be stressful at any age, but it gets increasingly challenging as your parent's age and some duties become more difficult for them. Caring for an elderly loved one means you spend a lot of time and energy on your parent – but being a ... Continue Reading Jan 11, 2022 How Seniors Can Always Find Their Glasses If your senior loved one is always losing their prescription glasses, they are definitely not alone. During January, which is National Eye Care Month, you and your senior loved one can take steps to make sure that your senior loved one can always find the prescription ... Continue Reading Dec 31, 2021 Helping Your Elderly Loved One Stay in Their Home Most senior citizens want to stay in their home. They don’t want to have to move in with a family member or move anywhere else. The good news is that there are many ways that you can help your elderly loved one to stay in their home. There are many resources and tips that ... Continue Reading Benefits of Pet Ownership May 26, 2022 In-Home Care Helps Seniors Take Care Of Pets Having pets can make seniors much happier and it can improve their health, too. Many seniors find that having pets gives them a sense of purpose and pets bring a lot of joy into their lives. Studies show that pets can be very beneficial for seniors. But as your senior parent ... Continue Reading Brain Games Nov 10, 2021 Creative Activities to Maintain a Healthy Mind Focusing on brain health can be crucial for seniors, even if they may not know it. This is something that senior home care can focus on and something the whole family can encourage. No matter what age you are, taking care of your brain is crucial. It may be something a ... Continue Reading Cancer Feb 05, 2021 Know the Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is a term used to include cancer that started in either the colon or the rectum. Individuals over the age of 50 have a higher risk of developing this cancer than younger people, so it’s important for you and your parent to recognize the symptoms in case ... Continue Reading Care Team May 10, 2022 Who’s On Your Mom’s Support Team? After her cancer diagnosis, your mom starts treatments immediately. You’re supporting her as much as you can, but you can’t stop working. You can’t afford to go without an income for the next few months. At moments like these, your mom needs a strong support team. Who should ... Continue Reading Caregiver Resource Aug 21, 2020 How to Sneak Some Time for Yourself During Caregiving As a family caregiver to an older family member, it may sometimes feel like you never have any time to yourself. That can mean neglecting your own needs. You may not be exercising, doing activities you enjoy, keeping up with friends, or even just relaxing. However, there ... Continue Reading Jun 19, 2020 Does Your Elderly Loved One Need Help Getting Into and Out of Their Bed? As your loved one gets older, they are going to lose strength in their muscles, as well as balance and flexibility. Your elderly loved one might complain of painful joints a lot, too. They may have diabetes, dementia, arthritis, and other conditions that make it difficult ... Continue Reading Feb 21, 2020 Everything Elderly Adults Need to Know About Vitamin C Whenever someone is caring for an elderly adult, they need to be aware of the health needs of that individual. If you are taking care of your elderly loved one or an elderly neighbor, one of the things that you should know about is Vitamin C. This is one of the main vitamins ... Continue Reading Caregiver Stress Jun 25, 2021 Are You Making Caregiving More Difficult for Yourself? Too many family caregivers needlessly complicate their caregiving journey. You may worry too much about what you’re doing and whether you should be doing something else or you could be having negative feelings around having help. The reality is that there’s no right or wrong ... Continue Reading Caregivers Apr 09, 2021 Five Ways You Can Recognize Malnutrition in Your Aging Adult Before you can solve any problems that your senior has around eating, you need to be able to recognize them first. That’s easier to do when you know some of the signs that she might show that point to malnutrition. She’s Sick More Often Your senior’s body uses food as fuel ... Continue Reading Oct 23, 2020 Are Your Parents Overlooking Their Safety While Living at Home? Living out the rest of your life in the community you love is not a surprising goal. Staying in a home that you've designed and upgraded to meet your needs is also understandable. As your parents follow through on their wish to age at home, are they overlooking their safety? ... Continue Reading Caregiving Mar 10, 2021 Living With COPD: A Caregiver’s Guide Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common condition among people over 65, especially smokers and former smokers of tobacco. However, great strides have been made in treating it. If you have a mother or father with COPD, there are many things you and your home ... Continue Reading May 31, 2017 Tips for Reducing Sundowning Caregivers in Midtown NY: Tips for Reducing Sundowning Sundowning is a symptom of Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. It is a group of symptoms that appear late in the day and often continue on through the evening hours. Their cause is not clear, though some relate it ... Continue Reading Apr 19, 2017 Providing Support to an Aging Parent That Lives Miles Away Caregivers in Stuyvesant NY: Providing Support to an Aging Parent that Lives Miles Away Telltale signs may be evident. Your loved one doesn’t sound quite so optimistic during your weekly calls. There is a sense of hesitancy, even fear, when asked how they’ve been doing. Your ... Continue Reading May 18, 2016 Does Rainy Spring Weather Really Affect Uncle Charlie’s Arthritis? Family Caregivers in Queens NY How often have you heard an aging parent, aunt or uncle say it must be going to rain because their arthritis or their back is acting up? Turns out it’s not just an old wives’ tale after all. There really is some truth to it. Though it’s not so ... Continue Reading Companionship Jul 28, 2021 Elder Care can Help Fight Depression and Isolation in Seniors When your aging parent is struggling with depression or isolation, it can be really tough to know how to help, especially when you live distantly or are busy with other obligations. Fortunately, there are ways to help support older adults when they are living with depression ... Continue Reading COPD Mar 10, 2021 Living With COPD: A Caregiver’s Guide Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common condition among people over 65, especially smokers and former smokers of tobacco. However, great strides have been made in treating it. If you have a mother or father with COPD, there are many things you and your home ... Continue Reading Creative Activities Nov 10, 2021 Creative Activities to Maintain a Healthy Mind Focusing on brain health can be crucial for seniors, even if they may not know it. This is something that senior home care can focus on and something the whole family can encourage. No matter what age you are, taking care of your brain is crucial. It may be something a ... Continue Reading Dementia Care Dec 10, 2021 Alzheimer's Disease Stages: How to Help Your Senior Unfortunately, there are many people who have a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease. While this disease is exceedingly difficult on the elderly person, it can take a significant toll on their loved ones too. If your elderly loved one has this disease, you may want to do ... Continue Reading Depression & Mental Health Sep 10, 2021 How to Help Your Senior Parent Deal with Depression It is not uncommon to sometimes feel sad or blue. These feelings can sometimes last for days at a time. This may happen due to any unfortunate event in life like job loss, break up, or death of a loved one. At these blue times life seems to be more monochromic and grey where ... Continue Reading Jul 28, 2021 Elder Care can Help Fight Depression and Isolation in Seniors When your aging parent is struggling with depression or isolation, it can be really tough to know how to help, especially when you live distantly or are busy with other obligations. Fortunately, there are ways to help support older adults when they are living with depression ... Continue Reading Dec 29, 2020 Does it Seem Like Your Elderly Loved One is Depressed? Here are Signs to Watch For. As you may know, depression can be tough to overcome. You may have experienced some depression yourself at certain times in your life. Maybe you are even experiencing depression now. With that being said, you may know some of the symptoms of depression. However, it is ... Continue Reading Elder Care Jun 28, 2022 Learn More About Hydration for Your Senior As the weather warms up and days are longer and sunnier, it's easy for older adults to end up experiencing dehydration. They get outside to enjoy the warmth of the sun and lose track of time. Your mom's experiencing UTIs and her doctor says she's not drinking enough water ... Continue Reading Mar 31, 2022 What Are the Common Anxiety Disorders in the Elderly? Are you concerned about your elderly loved one’s anxiety levels? If so, you may want to have them see a doctor or a therapist. Your elderly loved one could have one of the many different anxiety disorders that are common in senior citizens. Unfortunately, many elderly people ... Continue Reading Jul 28, 2021 Elder Care can Help Fight Depression and Isolation in Seniors When your aging parent is struggling with depression or isolation, it can be really tough to know how to help, especially when you live distantly or are busy with other obligations. Fortunately, there are ways to help support older adults when they are living with depression ... Continue Reading Elderly Care Apr 15, 2021 The Dangers of Hoarding Many of us have lots of stuff and as we age, we tend to gather even more. It can be hard to let it go. Occasionally the need to hold onto our stuff develops into a mental health condition called compulsive hoarding. Compulsive hoarding is the excessive and compulsive ... Continue Reading Feb 05, 2021 Know the Symptoms of Colorectal Cancer Colorectal cancer is a term used to include cancer that started in either the colon or the rectum. Individuals over the age of 50 have a higher risk of developing this cancer than younger people, so it’s important for you and your parent to recognize the symptoms in case ... Continue Reading Dec 29, 2020 Does it Seem Like Your Elderly Loved One is Depressed? Here are Signs to Watch For. As you may know, depression can be tough to overcome. You may have experienced some depression yourself at certain times in your life. Maybe you are even experiencing depression now. With that being said, you may know some of the symptoms of depression. However, it is ... Continue Reading Oct 23, 2020 Why is Walking a Great Form of Exercise for Older Adults? You've heard that your parents should aim for half an hour of exercise a day. Walking seems to be the form of exercise that their doctors recommend the most. Why is walking so good for older adults? Walking Lets the Mind Wander One of the benefits of walking is that while ... Continue Reading Estate Planning Nov 06, 2020 Making a List to Assist with End of Life Discussions One of the hardest conversations a person will partake in has to do with end-of-life medical preferences. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most useful conversations, as well. It can be difficult and stressful talking about our wishes when we are faced with a catastrophic ... Continue Reading Exercise Nov 26, 2021 Tips for Encouraging Senior Citizens to Be Active Is your elderly loved one becoming sedentary? The truth is that senior citizens need to continue staying active. They don’t have to run marathons or anything that intense. However, elderly people should be active for at least a little while every day. Doing so can help to ... Continue Reading Jul 02, 2021 Don't Let Knee Pain Keep Your Mom From Staying Active Several things can cause knee pain in older adults. Your mom's knees are stiff, and she has a harder time with mobility when she stands up after sitting for a while or getting out of a car. Osteoarthritis may be the problem. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of ... Continue Reading Oct 23, 2020 Why is Walking a Great Form of Exercise for Older Adults? You've heard that your parents should aim for half an hour of exercise a day. Walking seems to be the form of exercise that their doctors recommend the most. Why is walking so good for older adults? Walking Lets the Mind Wander One of the benefits of walking is that while ... Continue Reading Fall Prevention Oct 11, 2021 Six Things to Change in a Kitchen to Make Your Parents' Lives Easier Falls are more likely to occur in a bedroom or bathroom, but a kitchen can be another problem area for older adults. Lower the risk of a fall and make daily chores easier for your parents by making these six changes to their kitchen. Rearrange Items to Keep Frequently Used ... Continue Reading Falls Apr 15, 2021 The Dangers of Hoarding Many of us have lots of stuff and as we age, we tend to gather even more. It can be hard to let it go. Occasionally the need to hold onto our stuff develops into a mental health condition called compulsive hoarding. Compulsive hoarding is the excessive and compulsive ... Continue Reading Feb 23, 2021 Is Your Senior Frailer than You Realized? Frailty can sneak up on your senior and on you. This is especially true if you don’t live near your senior and suddenly realize that she’s lost mobility, muscle tone, and more. Talking with your elderly family member’s doctor about what she’s experiencing can help you to put ... Continue Reading Nov 20, 2020 Stair Lifts vs. Elevators: Which Is Best After a Stroke? Moving your mom from her home isn't ideal. She doesn't want to move, but her house isn't on one level. Yet, her doctors and physical therapists all agree that she's going to need a wheelchair for the rest of her life. You're torn. You don't want to stress or upset your mom, ... Continue Reading Family Caregivers May 24, 2021 Planning a Family Reunion? Here are a Few Things to Consider Last year at this time, many of us were foregoing any family reunions. The global pandemic was active in almost all communities and in order to protect our family and loved ones, we did not gather together because it wasn’t safe. This year brings a whole different feel to it ... Continue Reading Health & Wellness Jun 03, 2021 Men's Health Month: Five Medical Tests Your Dad Should Be Asking About How often does your dad see his doctor? Men's Health Month occurs every June. It's a time for men to focus on their health and learn more about what they can do to stay healthy. Doctor's visits are just one of the things your dad should be doing for himself. Men should see ... Continue Reading Apr 09, 2021 Five Ways You Can Recognize Malnutrition in Your Aging Adult Before you can solve any problems that your senior has around eating, you need to be able to recognize them first. That’s easier to do when you know some of the signs that she might show that point to malnutrition. She’s Sick More Often Your senior’s body uses food as fuel ... Continue Reading Mar 10, 2021 Living With COPD: A Caregiver’s Guide Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a common condition among people over 65, especially smokers and former smokers of tobacco. However, great strides have been made in treating it. If you have a mother or father with COPD, there are many things you and your home ... Continue Reading Feb 23, 2021 Is Your Senior Frailer than You Realized? Frailty can sneak up on your senior and on you. This is especially true if you don’t live near your senior and suddenly realize that she’s lost mobility, muscle tone, and more. Talking with your elderly family member’s doctor about what she’s experiencing can help you to put ... Continue Reading Healthy Habits Feb 09, 2022 Is Peanut Butter Good for Seniors? When creating your weekly grocery list, don't forget to include peanut butter. While it is heavy in fat and calories (the good kind), it is also a nutritional powerhouse in moderation. When you don't have enough time to take care of your parents and try to figure out ways to ... Continue Reading Jan 28, 2022 Should Seniors Have a Beauty Routine? When a person hits over 70, they may want to stop putting in effort in certain areas. They may be wondering if it is even worth it to have a beauty routine where skincare and hair care is something they focus on. The truth is self-care can come in many forms, and it all ... Continue Reading Heart Disease Jan 08, 2021 Learning to Spot the Symptoms of Heart Disease Heart disease is dangerous because many people suffer from it without knowing it until it’s too late. If your aging parent has a family history of heart disease or suffers from any conditions that can make heart disease more likely to occur, you may worry that his heart is ... Continue Reading Heart Health Jun 03, 2021 Men's Health Month: Five Medical Tests Your Dad Should Be Asking About How often does your dad see his doctor? Men's Health Month occurs every June. It's a time for men to focus on their health and learn more about what they can do to stay healthy. Doctor's visits are just one of the things your dad should be doing for himself. Men should see ... Continue Reading Jan 08, 2021 Learning to Spot the Symptoms of Heart Disease Heart disease is dangerous because many people suffer from it without knowing it until it’s too late. If your aging parent has a family history of heart disease or suffers from any conditions that can make heart disease more likely to occur, you may worry that his heart is ... Continue Reading Home Care Mar 10, 2022 How To Convince Your Senior To Take Their Medication As the primary caregiver to your parents, you may be struggling to get them to take medications from the doctor each day. This can be for several reasons, maybe the pills are too big, maybe they need to be taken with food and your senior isn't hungry, or they hate drinking ... Continue Reading Feb 09, 2022 Is Peanut Butter Good for Seniors? When creating your weekly grocery list, don't forget to include peanut butter. While it is heavy in fat and calories (the good kind), it is also a nutritional powerhouse in moderation. When you don't have enough time to take care of your parents and try to figure out ways to ... Continue Reading Jan 11, 2022 How Seniors Can Always Find Their Glasses If your senior loved one is always losing their prescription glasses, they are definitely not alone. During January, which is National Eye Care Month, you and your senior loved one can take steps to make sure that your senior loved one can always find the prescription ... Continue Reading Dec 31, 2021 Helping Your Elderly Loved One Stay in Their Home Most senior citizens want to stay in their home. They don’t want to have to move in with a family member or move anywhere else. The good news is that there are many ways that you can help your elderly loved one to stay in their home. There are many resources and tips that ... Continue Reading Home Care Assistance Aug 06, 2021 Hot Weather Safety Tips for Your Aging Parents Many Americans saw record highs in the spring and throughout the summer. When it's hot outside, are your parents taking precautions to stay safe? Hot weather can lead to many health issues like dehydration, heat exhaustion, and sunburn. Go over these hot weather safety tips ... Continue Reading Home Care Resources Aug 07, 2020 Natural Remedies That Could Help Your Elderly Loved One Are you helping to provide care for your anxious elderly loved one? If so, it is important to know there are medications that could help with easing anxiety. However, many of those medications cause mild to severe side effects. The good news is that there are some natural ... Continue Reading Apr 24, 2020 What Kinds of Changes Could Your Senior Be Seeing Now? It’s no secret that your senior’s body changes as she grows older, but what types of changes could she be experiencing? Trouble with Senses She’s Always Trusted Your senior may have always been able to rely on her hearing and her vision, which makes it extra frustrating when ... Continue Reading Apr 10, 2020 Ways to Clean at Home to Prevent Coronavirus Coronavirus, or COVID-19 , is at the forefront of most people’s minds right now. With businesses and schools largely shut down, people are spending more and more time at home in pursuit of social distancing to prevent the spread of the disease. Part of that effort also needs ... Continue Reading Jan 24, 2020 What Do You Need to Know about Energy Conservation? If your elderly family member isn’t practicing the necessary skill of energy conservation, now is the time for her to start doing so. You might not realize just how effective conserving even a little bit of energy can be for your senior. Energy Conservation Defined So, what ... Continue Reading Home Safety Apr 15, 2021 The Dangers of Hoarding Many of us have lots of stuff and as we age, we tend to gather even more. It can be hard to let it go. Occasionally the need to hold onto our stuff develops into a mental health condition called compulsive hoarding. Compulsive hoarding is the excessive and compulsive ... Continue Reading Dec 04, 2020 How Do Caregivers Prevent Hospital Readmissions? Infection, failure to follow instructions, and falls are leading reasons for hospital readmissions. If your mom fell and was hospitalized or is recovering following surgery, it's important to keep her from having to return to the hospital. She'll heal better at home. How do ... Continue Reading Nov 20, 2020 Stair Lifts vs. Elevators: Which Is Best After a Stroke? Moving your mom from her home isn't ideal. She doesn't want to move, but her house isn't on one level. Yet, her doctors and physical therapists all agree that she's going to need a wheelchair for the rest of her life. You're torn. You don't want to stress or upset your mom, ... Continue Reading In-Home Care May 26, 2022 In-Home Care Helps Seniors Take Care Of Pets Having pets can make seniors much happier and it can improve their health, too. Many seniors find that having pets gives them a sense of purpose and pets bring a lot of joy into their lives. Studies show that pets can be very beneficial for seniors. But as your senior parent ... Continue Reading Injury Prevention Dec 04, 2020 How Do Caregivers Prevent Hospital Readmissions? Infection, failure to follow instructions, and falls are leading reasons for hospital readmissions. If your mom fell and was hospitalized or is recovering following surgery, it's important to keep her from having to return to the hospital. She'll heal better at home. How do ... Continue Reading Joint Health Jul 02, 2021 Don't Let Knee Pain Keep Your Mom From Staying Active Several things can cause knee pain in older adults. Your mom's knees are stiff, and she has a harder time with mobility when she stands up after sitting for a while or getting out of a car. Osteoarthritis may be the problem. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of ... Continue Reading Living Independently Apr 08, 2022 Should Your Senior Live Closer to You? Living far away from your family may be stressful at any age, but it gets increasingly challenging as your parent's age and some duties become more difficult for them. Caring for an elderly loved one means you spend a lot of time and energy on your parent – but being a ... Continue Reading Dec 31, 2021 Helping Your Elderly Loved One Stay in Their Home Most senior citizens want to stay in their home. They don’t want to have to move in with a family member or move anywhere else. The good news is that there are many ways that you can help your elderly loved one to stay in their home. There are many resources and tips that ... Continue Reading Oct 28, 2021 How is Home Care Vital to Your Dad's Independence? Independence is everything to a person. As your dad gets older, one of his biggest fears is that he'll lose his independence as his health changes. Don't let him worry. Even if his abilities change, home care helps him maintain his independence. It Offers Companionship When ... Continue Reading Medication Mar 10, 2022 How To Convince Your Senior To Take Their Medication As the primary caregiver to your parents, you may be struggling to get them to take medications from the doctor each day. This can be for several reasons, maybe the pills are too big, maybe they need to be taken with food and your senior isn't hungry, or they hate drinking ... Continue Reading Sep 27, 2021 What Happens if Your Dad Forgets His Medications? A study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 89 percent of older adults report taking at least one prescription medication each day. More than half report taking four or more pills each day. It's a lot of pills each day. Not only does your dad have multiple pills he's ... Continue Reading Men's Health Jun 03, 2021 Men's Health Month: Five Medical Tests Your Dad Should Be Asking About How often does your dad see his doctor? Men's Health Month occurs every June. It's a time for men to focus on their health and learn more about what they can do to stay healthy. Doctor's visits are just one of the things your dad should be doing for himself. Men should see ... Continue Reading Mental Health Mar 31, 2022 What Are the Common Anxiety Disorders in the Elderly? Are you concerned about your elderly loved one’s anxiety levels? If so, you may want to have them see a doctor or a therapist. Your elderly loved one could have one of the many different anxiety disorders that are common in senior citizens. Unfortunately, many elderly people ... Continue Reading Nutrition & Diet Feb 09, 2022 Is Peanut Butter Good for Seniors? When creating your weekly grocery list, don't forget to include peanut butter. While it is heavy in fat and calories (the good kind), it is also a nutritional powerhouse in moderation. When you don't have enough time to take care of your parents and try to figure out ways to ... Continue Reading Apr 09, 2021 Five Ways You Can Recognize Malnutrition in Your Aging Adult Before you can solve any problems that your senior has around eating, you need to be able to recognize them first. That’s easier to do when you know some of the signs that she might show that point to malnutrition. She’s Sick More Often Your senior’s body uses food as fuel ... Continue Reading Outdoor Safety Aug 06, 2021 Hot Weather Safety Tips for Your Aging Parents Many Americans saw record highs in the spring and throughout the summer. When it's hot outside, are your parents taking precautions to stay safe? Hot weather can lead to many health issues like dehydration, heat exhaustion, and sunburn. Go over these hot weather safety tips ... Continue Reading Personal Care at Home Apr 08, 2022 Should Your Senior Live Closer to You? Living far away from your family may be stressful at any age, but it gets increasingly challenging as your parent's age and some duties become more difficult for them. Caring for an elderly loved one means you spend a lot of time and energy on your parent – but being a ... Continue Reading Pet Care May 26, 2022 In-Home Care Helps Seniors Take Care Of Pets Having pets can make seniors much happier and it can improve their health, too. Many seniors find that having pets gives them a sense of purpose and pets bring a lot of joy into their lives. Studies show that pets can be very beneficial for seniors. But as your senior parent ... Continue Reading Quality of Life Nov 06, 2020 Making a List to Assist with End of Life Discussions One of the hardest conversations a person will partake in has to do with end-of-life medical preferences. Unfortunately, it is also one of the most useful conversations, as well. It can be difficult and stressful talking about our wishes when we are faced with a catastrophic ... Continue Reading Senior Care Jul 02, 2021 Don't Let Knee Pain Keep Your Mom From Staying Active Several things can cause knee pain in older adults. Your mom's knees are stiff, and she has a harder time with mobility when she stands up after sitting for a while or getting out of a car. Osteoarthritis may be the problem. Osteoarthritis is the most common form of ... Continue Reading Jun 03, 2021 Men's Health Month: Five Medical Tests Your Dad Should Be Asking About How often does your dad see his doctor? Men's Health Month occurs every June. It's a time for men to focus on their health and learn more about what they can do to stay healthy. Doctor's visits are just one of the things your dad should be doing for himself. Men should see ... Continue Reading May 24, 2021 Planning a Family Reunion? Here are a Few Things to Consider Last year at this time, many of us were foregoing any family reunions. The global pandemic was active in almost all communities and in order to protect our family and loved ones, we did not gather together because it wasn’t safe. This year brings a whole different feel to it ... Continue Reading Jan 22, 2021 Teach Your Parents Smartphone Safety A smartphone is extremely helpful if your parents like to spend time in their yard or going for walks. It gives them a way to call someone if they need help. It also allows you to track their location if they're gone for too long. Smartphones do require some knowledge of how ... Continue Reading Senior Care Advice Jul 10, 2020 How Senior Care Can Help During a COPD Flare Up Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder, or COPD, is a condition that affects the lungs. It can sometimes get worse without warning. When this happens, it is called a flare up. While a COPD flare up can be frightening, senior care can help your aging relative to deal with a ... Continue Reading May 22, 2020 How Senior Care Can Help with These Conditions Many Seniors Face Even with the best of intentions, caring for a parent who has a chronic health condition is hard work. Offering some of the care on your own is a true act of love, but you shouldn’t lose sight of your own needs. You need time to socialize, work without interruption, and have ... Continue Reading Mar 20, 2020 Get Legal Paperwork in Place Before an Emergency Strikes In a high-stress situation, you don’t need extra things to do. When it comes to your parents’ care, having paperwork in place as early as possible will make a big difference. That’s why it’s important to sit down as a family, discuss your parents’ preferences when it comes ... Continue Reading Jan 10, 2020 Feel Frustrated by a Senior’s Tendency to Wander? Wandering is a common problem for people with dementia. Most commonly it’s a response to an unmet need of some sort. That’s why it helps to run through a list of basic needs to see of those resolve your senior’s urge to wander. But there’s a lot to learn as a caregiver to a ... Continue Reading Senior Home Care May 10, 2022 Who’s On Your Mom’s Support Team? After her cancer diagnosis, your mom starts treatments immediately. You’re supporting her as much as you can, but you can’t stop working. You can’t afford to go without an income for the next few months. At moments like these, your mom needs a strong support team. Who should ... Continue Reading Feb 18, 2022 What Does Your Senior Need to Know about Low Vision? Every February is Low Vision Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to check in with your senior about whether she’s noticed any changes in her vision. If she hasn’t been to her eye doctor in a while, now is a perfect time to make an appointment. Low Vision Defined Low ... Continue Reading Nov 10, 2021 Creative Activities to Maintain a Healthy Mind Focusing on brain health can be crucial for seniors, even if they may not know it. This is something that senior home care can focus on and something the whole family can encourage. No matter what age you are, taking care of your brain is crucial. It may be something a ... Continue Reading Senior Home Safety Oct 11, 2021 Six Things to Change in a Kitchen to Make Your Parents' Lives Easier Falls are more likely to occur in a bedroom or bathroom, but a kitchen can be another problem area for older adults. Lower the risk of a fall and make daily chores easier for your parents by making these six changes to their kitchen. Rearrange Items to Keep Frequently Used ... Continue Reading Senior Safety Sep 27, 2021 What Happens if Your Dad Forgets His Medications? A study by the Kaiser Family Foundation found that 89 percent of older adults report taking at least one prescription medication each day. More than half report taking four or more pills each day. It's a lot of pills each day. Not only does your dad have multiple pills he's ... Continue Reading Aug 06, 2021 Hot Weather Safety Tips for Your Aging Parents Many Americans saw record highs in the spring and throughout the summer. When it's hot outside, are your parents taking precautions to stay safe? Hot weather can lead to many health issues like dehydration, heat exhaustion, and sunburn. Go over these hot weather safety tips ... Continue Reading Seniors and Health Issues Mar 31, 2022 What Are the Common Anxiety Disorders in the Elderly? Are you concerned about your elderly loved one’s anxiety levels? If so, you may want to have them see a doctor or a therapist. Your elderly loved one could have one of the many different anxiety disorders that are common in senior citizens. Unfortunately, many elderly people ... Continue Reading Feb 18, 2022 What Does Your Senior Need to Know about Low Vision? Every February is Low Vision Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to check in with your senior about whether she’s noticed any changes in her vision. If she hasn’t been to her eye doctor in a while, now is a perfect time to make an appointment. Low Vision Defined Low ... Continue Reading Aug 31, 2021 Shingles: Disease Facts and Tips for Caring for Your Senior Shingles, which is also known as Herpes zoster, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes varicella (chickenpox). Shingles most commonly causes a painful rash. Unfortunately, vaccination is only the way to prevent VZV from ... Continue Reading Shingles Aug 31, 2021 Shingles: Disease Facts and Tips for Caring for Your Senior Shingles, which is also known as Herpes zoster, is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus (VZV), the same virus that causes varicella (chickenpox). Shingles most commonly causes a painful rash. Unfortunately, vaccination is only the way to prevent VZV from ... Continue Reading Signs Your Senior Needs Help Jun 10, 2022 Is it Time for Home Care Assistance for Your Senior? When do you know that the time is right to bring in extra help for your elderly family member? That answer varies from one situation to another, but it helps to have an idea what parts of your senior’s normal daily life are becoming more complicated for her. Knowing those ... Continue Reading Skin Care Jan 28, 2022 Should Seniors Have a Beauty Routine? When a person hits over 70, they may want to stop putting in effort in certain areas. They may be wondering if it is even worth it to have a beauty routine where skincare and hair care is something they focus on. The truth is self-care can come in many forms, and it all ... Continue Reading Social Activities May 24, 2021 Planning a Family Reunion? Here are a Few Things to Consider Last year at this time, many of us were foregoing any family reunions. The global pandemic was active in almost all communities and in order to protect our family and loved ones, we did not gather together because it wasn’t safe. This year brings a whole different feel to it ... Continue Reading Staying Active Nov 26, 2021 Tips for Encouraging Senior Citizens to Be Active Is your elderly loved one becoming sedentary? The truth is that senior citizens need to continue staying active. They don’t have to run marathons or anything that intense. However, elderly people should be active for at least a little while every day. Doing so can help to ... Continue Reading Sep 10, 2021 How to Help Your Senior Parent Deal with Depression It is not uncommon to sometimes feel sad or blue. These feelings can sometimes last for days at a time. This may happen due to any unfortunate event in life like job loss, break up, or death of a loved one. At these blue times life seems to be more monochromic and grey where ... Continue Reading Staying Hydrated Jun 28, 2022 Learn More About Hydration for Your Senior As the weather warms up and days are longer and sunnier, it's easy for older adults to end up experiencing dehydration. They get outside to enjoy the warmth of the sun and lose track of time. Your mom's experiencing UTIs and her doctor says she's not drinking enough water ... Continue Reading Staying Organized Jan 11, 2022 How Seniors Can Always Find Their Glasses If your senior loved one is always losing their prescription glasses, they are definitely not alone. During January, which is National Eye Care Month, you and your senior loved one can take steps to make sure that your senior loved one can always find the prescription ... Continue Reading Technology & Aging Jan 22, 2021 Teach Your Parents Smartphone Safety A smartphone is extremely helpful if your parents like to spend time in their yard or going for walks. It gives them a way to call someone if they need help. It also allows you to track their location if they're gone for too long. Smartphones do require some knowledge of how ... Continue Reading Therapy Mar 26, 2021 Could Light Therapy Help Your Mother? Some people get depressed in the winter. Perhaps it’s fewer daylight hours, perhaps the cold contributes. Winter depression is called “seasonal affective disorder” or SAD, for short. Back in the 1980s, science discovered that light boxes, which employed numerous bright light ... Continue Reading Vision & Eye Health Feb 18, 2022 What Does Your Senior Need to Know about Low Vision? Every February is Low Vision Awareness Month, which makes it a great time to check in with your senior about whether she’s noticed any changes in her vision. If she hasn’t been to her eye doctor in a while, now is a perfect time to make an appointment. Low Vision Defined Low ... Continue Reading