Unlocking Independence: Your Guide to Daily Living Assistance

Discover how daily living assistance helps you stay independent. Explore ADLs, care options, and tips to enhance everyday life at home.

Start 2024 Off Right: New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers

“I’m going to force myself to run three miles each day.” “I’m going to eat more celery and less chocolate.” “I’m going to clean the bathrooms more regularly.” Do your New Year’s resolutions feel more like punishment than positivity? If that’s the case, resolve to make 2024 the year you set some goals you’ll look […]

Maintaining Safety and Well-Being for Older Loved Ones This Holiday Season

Ready or not, the holiday season has arrived! As you prepare for family gatherings, there’s something more to take into account besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and how far off your diet you are willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is very common to notice changes in older loved ones […]

Supporting Caregivers During National Family Caregivers Month

If you have ever felt underappreciated and unrecognized in your role as family caregiver, this month is for you! November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time for supporting family caregivers and to celebrate the tireless work and dedication you invest in making sure a loved one’s life is the best it can be. It […]

Providing Care for an Aging Parent as an Only Child

Being an only child has its perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or squabbles, and you had the advantage of receiving all the attention and love of your parents. As an adult without siblings, however, you may now find that it’s your turn to provide all of the care your parents […]

Simple Strategies for Stroke Prevention in Older Adults

Suffering a stroke is only the first step in a series of challenges. The resulting effects from a stroke can linger long-term. In fact, the National Institute on Aging lists stroke as the top source of disability in older adults. As with other serious health conditions, prevention is crucial. What Are Some Strategies for Stroke […]

Questions for the Doctor: What to Ask Before Joint Replacement

You have just found out that Dad will need knee replacement surgery. You’ve heard bits and pieces of what this could involve from a friend who has been through it, but are you truly prepared to help him get ready for the surgery and heal safely and fully afterwards? Millions of people undergo joint replacement […]

Strategies for Caring for Someone With Incontinence

It’s not something most people would feel comfortable discussing with others. As a matter of fact, the embarrassment of even talking about incontinence is generally enough to keep the problem concealed. Not only that, but there’s a common, incorrect assumption that it’s simply a standard part of getting older and needs to be discreetly accepted […]

The Surprising Link Between Mental Health and Heart Health

Experiencing a heart attack changes life in an instant. What seemed important before the health crisis suddenly fades into the background, as the top priority becomes helping the weakened heart to heal. Life is then full of tests, following up with medical appointments, adjusting to new medications, and implementing dietary changes and an exercise regimen, […]

Managing Allergic Reactions in Seniors: Tips for Prevention and Relief

It’s finally summer! After the long, cold winter and chilly, wet springtime, we can finally get outside. For older adults, getting out into the fresh air, sunshine, and beauty of nature is especially important for both physical and mental health. Sadly, however, it can also trigger seasonal allergies and allergic reactions. And this is just […]