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 […]

Dementia-Friendly Activities to Build Self-Esteem

What is it that gets you up out of bed every day? Most of us have an extensive list of to-dos that pushes us to start the day. As much as we might wish we could keep hitting the snooze button, having a sense of purpose is certainly vital to our health and wellbeing. That’s […]

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 […]

Palliative Care or Hospice Care: Which Is Right For A Loved One?

When someone you love is struggling with a serious health issue, you might feel helpless. You want to do everything you can to ease the discomfort, fear, or pain, but are unsure where to begin. One of the most effective ways you can help is by learning whatever you can regarding the diagnosis, prognosis, and […]

How Home Care Helps Family Caregivers Find Balance

It’s a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you have your career, which provides you fulfillment, purpose, and obviously, a paycheck. On the other hand, you’re taking care of someone you love. Trying to give 100% to these two vitally important roles can leave you physically and mentally emptied, with little if any time to […]

Breathe Easier Knowing the Typical COPD Triggers to Avoid

We’ve all been waiting patiently for March! At last, the days are becoming longer and now we can begin to feel the promise of spring in the air. For an individual with COPD, there’s even more cause to celebrate the seasonal changes. Cold, dry air is one of several COPD triggers, and the arrival of […]