Helping an Older Adult Adjust to the Need for a Wheelchair
Aging demands that we get accustomed to more than a few changes. Our children grow up and leave the nest. We may decide to sell the family home and scale back. Retiring from a long-lasting job changes our purpose and goals. And, medical conditions or mobility challenges may lead to the need for a wheelchair. […]
In-Home Care Helps Senior Diabetics Make Healthier Lifestyle Choices
If you or someone you love is among the nearly 16 million seniors living with diabetes, you understand how daunting the condition can be to manage. Between medications, changes in lifestyle, daily glucose tests, and more, senior diabetics can very quickly become overwhelmed. And possibly the most challenging obstacle to overcome is adherence to a […]
Steps to Take When a Loved One Passes
When a loved one passes away, there are a number of administrative tasks that must be completed in a timely manner. Knowing where to begin and what to do can be challenging while also dealing with grief. To help navigate this time, our aging care experts have put together the following helpful guide so you […]
Why a Shingles Vaccination Is Essential for Aging Parents
With a great deal of press surrounding the COVID-19 vaccinations, it’s very easy to lose focus on the other essential vaccines for seniors. But there is one in particular that is worthy of time in the public eye: the shingles vaccination. What Is Shingles? Shingles is an infection caused by the same virus that triggers […]
Understanding How Home Care and Hospice Work Together
When an individual is drawing near the end of life, comfort and quality care are important. Families want to know that the person they love will receive everything necessary for a tranquil transition. Hospice care is indispensable during this time, and coupling hospice with in-home care services means that both the person receiving care and […]
Understanding How Home Care Helps ALS Patients
Receiving a diagnosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (also referred to as ALS or Lou Gehrig’s disease) raises plenty of questions and considerations, both for the individual who received the diagnosis and the ones who love them. What causes ALS? What are the symptoms now – and what will they be in the future? Who can […]
Understanding How to Pay for Home Care Costs
Continuing to live at home for a lifetime is the intent of nearly all seniors. Home is where we’re most content. It’s where memories have been and continue to be created. We’ve carefully designed our environment at home based on our individual tastes and preferences. And it’s where we have the liberty to make all […]
Looking Out for the Health of Senior Men
If your dad, grandpa, or any other father figure appears to prefer doing anything at all over going to the doctor, he’s in good company. The Cleveland Clinic recently questioned men on this very subject and determined that only 50 percent of those interviewed get regular checkups, and almost ¾ of those interviewed would prefer […]
Providing Parkinson’s Care for a Family Member in the Middle Stages: Part 2 of 3
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s affects loved ones as well as the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is vital to being prepared for the changes in the future and to making life the best it can be each day. In our three-part series, we will be posting blogs that feature information […]
Home Care Services Can Ease the Stress of Cancer Care
When someone you love receives a cancer diagnosis, it can feel as though the world has turned upside down. That which was once a top concern pales when compared with the need to do anything you can to assist the person you love through this unforeseen journey. If you’re unsure where to even begin in […]