Types of Home Care Services for the Elderly
Senior Home Care Services As our parents get older, the level of care they require increases. While we want to do everything we can for them, there may come a time when it becomes impossible [...]
What to Do When Siblings Disagree on Elder Care
Preventing Sibling Disagreements Over Parents' Senior Care As an elderly parent starts to depend on their adult children for support, the amount of conflict between siblings can rise rapidly. These sibling tensions usually increase as [...]
Differences Between Hiring an Independent Caregiver and an Agency Caregiver
Independent Caregivers vs Agency Caregivers for Seniors After you’ve decided that your elderly loved one needs a caregiver, you’ll need to decide whether to hire an independent caregiver or work with a home care agency. [...]
Healthy Diet and Nutrition Tips for Seniors
Importance of Maintaining Senior Diet and Nutrition Eating a clean, nutrient-rich diet and maintaining an active lifestyle is important at any age, but even more so for seniors. As we age, the body undergoes a [...]
Dementia & Alzheimer’s: Early Signs/Symptoms, Treatment & Difference Between the Two
Symptoms and Treatment of Alzheimer's vs Dementia Taking care of seniors with memory and brain disorders can be quite strenuous. But understanding the distinctions between dementia and Alzheimer's disease and the early symptoms may make [...]
Dangerous Drug Interactions for Seniors
Preventing Dangerous Drug Interactions in Elderly Patients A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine has revealed that one out of six seniors in the United States frequently takes potentially dangerous combinations of over-the-counter drugs, [...]
Guide to Hiring a Caregiver
Important Information About Hiring a Caregiver If you are the child of aging parents, it can be difficult, and even worrisome, to see them struggling to get around their own home. If mom and dad [...]
Home Safety Tips for Seniors
Maintaining Senior Safety at Home Most seniors desire to keep living in their home for the rest of their lives. That's why close to 30% of seniors live at home, including women older than 75. [...]
The Benefits of Respite Care
Respite care is a vital service for many caregivers and the loved ones they care for. However, it is often underutilized. This article discusses the purpose and benefits of home respite care services for seniors [...]
Debunking 5 Common Myths of In-Home Care
In-home care services are a blessing for many families. However, some individuals hesitate to hire help for a loved one. In this article, we discuss some common misconceptions of home care so that you can [...]
