Companion Care at Home Helps Seniors with Socialization Needs
Socialization is something that younger people find much easier to manage than seniors do. As seniors age, mobility issues, health issues, and many other factors combine to contribute to problems like loneliness, isolation, and even depression. Companion care at home is one way for family caregivers to battle these problems in a cohesive way and […]
5 New Year’s Resolutions That Will Help Seniors Get Healthy
It’s that time of the year again when everyone wants to make a fresh start and get healthy after holiday indulgences. But, most people will abandon their resolutions within a month. Seniors who are making it a priority to get healthy this year should try to make small daily changes instead of trying to make […]
How Can Families Cope When Seniors Don’t Seem to Be Listening to Advice?
Communication is a huge part of caregiving, especially when family caregivers are trying to do their best for the seniors they love. But it isn’t always easy to be on either side of that equation. Sometimes seniors might even actively avoid listening to advice, particularly if they’re trying to meet their own goals, like aging […]
Is There an Ideal Room Temperature for Seniors?
Room temperature is a lot more important in terms of comfort and well-being for seniors than most people realize. As seniors age, they become so much more sensitive to temperature fluctuations even inside. That means it’s important to maintain an environment that supports their needs, which prompts family caregivers to ask if there is an […]
Six Strategies for Emotional Wellness
The month of October is designated as Emotional Wellness Month. What does that mean to you and your aging loved one? Emotional wellness is the ability to successfully handle all that life throws at you, whether it’s joyful times, stressful times, or difficult times. It doesn’t necessarily mean always being happy, but means that you […]
8 Big Behaviors Seniors Need to Adopt for Healthy Aging
Aging healthfully means that seniors need to look more closely at the behaviors that they’re engaging in on a regular basis. Choosing the right behaviors to focus on impacts physical, mental, and emotional well-being for aging adults. Some of these habits might not be easy to adopt readily, and home care assistance can help a […]
Is Your Dad’s Ability to Age at Home Changing?
Your dad’s plan has always been to age at home, but his ability to do so seems to be changing. He’s not keeping up with housework, and he doesn’t seem to eat more than snack foods or frozen pizzas. What do you do when his ability to take care of himself is changing? Here are […]
Take a Step on Global Forgiveness Day
Forgiveness often means letting go of grudges and hurts from the past. It doesn’t mean forgetting that they happened but instead focuses on moving past and away from the anger and resentment that they have caused. If your elderly loved one has some past hurts that she’s been holding onto for decades, it’s not too […]
Four Ways to Improve Your Dad’s Favorite Father’s Day Desserts
Father’s Day is Sunday! Your dad wants people to make his favorite dishes and desserts from his childhood, but you worry about his nutritional needs. Instead of refusing to treat him to a childhood favorite meal, including dessert, use these four tips to improve the nutrition in his favorite desserts. Use Pureed Dates, Bananas, or […]
Shopping Strategies for Those with Hearing Loss
When younger, did your loved one always love to go shopping? Maybe she found it a fun hobby or even just a good way to get out, get moving, and explore her community. But now that she has hearing loss, you may have noticed that she doesn’t like to shop as much. She may put […]