5 Tips to Help You Discuss Caregiving Options with an Elderly Loved One
Convincing an aging loved one to accept professional care is never easy. Here are five ways to get even the most stubborn senior to reconsider.
Transitioning a Senior Home From Assisted Living? Read These Tips First!
COVID-19 cases in assisted living facilities and nursing homes were utterly devastating, with the virus spreading rapidly throughout our most vulnerable population who were living closely together. Because of this, many families considered transitioning a [...]
Unique and Personalized Care for a Senior You Love
Is your aging loved one taking part in activities on a routine basis, or is he/she stuck in a rut that generally includes TV-watching, eating, and sleeping? Particularly during this time of quarantining and solitude, [...]
How to Make Caregiving More Fun for Yourself and Your Loved One
An incredible number of people in the United States have found themselves in the position of providing senior care for an older family member. Even though serving as a family caregiver is very satisfying in [...]
The Numerous Benefits of Socialization for Seniors
Being social often means various things to different people: joining a club, heading out to lunch on a routine basis, working out at the gym, taking a class to learn a new hobby, or meeting [...]
Home Care Helps Seniors Age in Place
Fairly recently, it seemed as though there was just no other alternative for aging adults with care needs than to make the move to a nursing home or assisted living facility. Many people believe this [...]
Home Care Services for Seniors Provide Many Benefits
It’s an undeniable fact: the great majority of today’s older adults would rather age at home instead of making the move to a nursing home or assisted living facility. And for good reason: home care [...]
Seasonal Affective Disorder in Older Adults: What to Look for and How to Help
The change from long summer days to shorter ones can occasionally affect how we feel. And while many of us find the holiday season to be a joyful time, reduced daylight may bring on darker [...]
Senior Safety: These Warning Signs Over the Holidays Can Indicate That Help Is Needed
It’s hard to believe it, but the holiday season is once again upon us, which means that it is also an ideal time for a “holiday reality check.” If you have not seen your aging [...]
Flu Vaccine Options for Seniors: Which One Is the Best?
While COVID-19 continues to dominate our overall health concerns, it’s important to remember that other illnesses can be equally as dangerous, particularly for older adults. Flu season has arrived, and it’s time to make sure [...]