Discover the Facts During National Aphasia Awareness Month
Did you know that more than eight out of ten people have never even heard of the medical disorder known as aphasia? Until Bruce Willis revealed he had it, it was a relatively unknown condition affecting about two million Americans. Aphasia is a communication disorder that often appears after a stroke, but it can appear […]
What Services are Part of Companion Care at Home?
Companion care at home is an essential service for older adults who want to age in place. Your mom doesn’t want to move. You want to make sure that happens. One thing to do now is schedule companion care at home to help with many different tasks around the house. What Can Caregivers Do? Before […]
Frequently Asked Questions About Alzheimer’s Disease
Did you know there are hundreds of thousands of senior citizens who have dementia? About ¾ of all those who have dementia are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Every year there are new cases and researchers are trying to find a cure. At this point the disease can’t be cured, however, there are treatments and some […]
Planning a Memorial Day Getaway? Make Sure Your Dad Is Supported
Memorial Day honors U.S. military members who lost their lives while serving their country. For many families, it’s a day for multiple generations to gather and spend time together. For some, attending Memorial Day parades and celebrations is most important. For others, it kicks off the summer season. Many families use this time to head […]
How Can 24-hour Home Care Help with Insomnia?
Insomnia can be a tremendous issue for your senior. It affects memory, cognition, and physical well-being because your elderly family member’s brain and body aren’t getting the rest that they need in order to function properly. One way that you might be able to help your senior to better manage her insomnia is to bring […]
How Can Elder Care Help Your Senior with Chronic Pain?
Pain that is chronic never leaves your senior alone to recuperate. That can eventually be something that causes you and your senior to wonder if she can continue to age in place. With the help of elder care, that goal may indeed be possible. Helping Watch for Symptoms and Issues Chronic pain takes a lot […]
Talking To Your Senior Loved One About Home Care Assistance
Talking to your aging parent about some topics can be difficult. Years of complicated family dynamics combined with your senior parent’s insecurities about getting older and needing help at home can make it tough to have positive conservations about things like home care assistance. But if your senior parent wants to stay in their own […]
Improving Bath Time for Those with Dementia
Does your elderly loved one have dementia? If so, one of the most difficult things for them could be taking a bath. Many patients who have this disease freak out when it is time to take a bath. Others get scared because they can’t care for themselves properly, but they don’t want anyone to touch […]
Are You Caring for an Elderly Parent? Take Care of You, Too
In an AARP study, 63% of primary caregivers handled all or the majority of an older adult’s care. It becomes an issue if you ignore self-care, which is evident as 22% of those caregivers report finding it hard to take care of themselves. When those caregivers do not have any help from siblings, friends, or […]
Senior Home Care Provides Peace Of Mind For Family Members
One of the hardest things for children of aging parents is not being able to be there for your senior parent as much as you would like. Maybe you need to travel for work, or maybe you have a very demanding job, or kids that you need to care for. Or maybe you live far […]
