Caring for a loved one means juggling many tasks, one of the most important being medication management. Forgetting to take medicine or taking it incorrectly can not only make a caregiver’s job more complicated, but can cause serious health issues in your loved one. If you do not live with […]
Whatever the reason, elder individuals are opting to age at home rather than in assisted living facilities at larger rates than before. If your loved one insists on being at home, you may start to worry about how you can keep them safe from accidents and injuries. But don’t stress! […]
Providing unpaid care for a loved one is an honorable undertaking that can be very rewarding. Knowing that your friend or family member is receiving their care from someone who knows and loves them is a comforting feeling. But even if you have the patience of a saint, the physical […]
As we grow older, our bodies undergo an aging process that reduces the production of collagen and elastin in our skin. The result is skin that is a lot thinner and more sensitive. While this process is completely natural, it can have embarrassing or dangerous side effects if we don’t […]
Aging-in-place and in-home care are just two ingredients for a senior’s healthy, independent life. But even with the most advanced technology and incredible nurses, there’s still something missing from many elderly individuals’ lives: companionship. Would you believe that the solution to this problem could be in an older dog down […]
Convincing your older loved one it’s time to stop driving is an emotionally charged, difficult conversation to have. You don’t want her to feel as if she’s losing her independence, but you also have to carefully balance her safety and the safety of others with her autonomy. Because of how […]
The concept of “aging-in-place” is becoming remarkably popular lately, especially among Boomers who wish to maintain their independence as they grow older. The idea behind aging-in-place is to adapt your current home to suit your needs as you age, rather than moving to an assisted living facility. Even as early […]
You have a loved one with an illness or injury that needs tending to, or your family member is just getting older and less able to care for herself on her own, but you live far away. Can you be an effective, helpful caregiver from a distance? While providing care […]
In-home care provides many benefits to seniors or other individuals who need help; so why are there so many negative myths spread about it? Many people simply have misconceptions about what in-home care is like. Consider these 5 common myths about in-home care and how you just might be wrong […]
While summer is often the time of year where people get outside to enjoy the weather, sometimes the heat can get dangerous. Seniors are more vulnerable to the summer heat as their bodies don’t adjust as well to sudden temperature changes, certain medical conditions can alter their body’s responses to […]
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