5 Ways to Make the Most of Your Home Care Services
Once you’ve selected a reputable provider, getting the most out of your home care experience as days transition into months – and even years – takes planning and perseverance.
The Top 5 Skills Every Home Caregiver Needs
If you possess a strong desire to make a difference in the lives of others while unleashing your full potential, caregiving could be your calling.
How to Strike a Balance Between Caregiving & Enabling
It’s important to strike a balance between doing practically everything for your loved one even when they can do at least some tasks on their own, and empowering them to do the things they can do. Here’s how to find a compromise that works for you and the older adult in your life.
10 Summer Health and Safety Tips for Seniors
Summer is here! It’s so nice to get outdoors, enjoy the sunshine, and be more active. Here are 10 safety tips for seniors during the warmest months and longest days.
Caring for a Loved One With Aphasia
Aphasia can result from trauma to the brain, such as a stroke, head injury, tumor, or even an infection. It impacts all modes of language including speech, writing, gesticulating, and comprehension. Aphasia affects roughly 2 million people in the United States, and an estimated 180,000 cases are diagnosed each year.
What if I Suspect My Mother Has Dementia?
Mom’s forgetfulness has now reached the point you suspect she has dementia. What should you do? When you’re dealing with aging in a place loved ones may have dementia, providing them with the care they need can be challenging. But doing so is possible when you use this approach.
Value of Caregivers to the Aging Population
The value of professional caregivers cannot be overstated. It's a career that really makes a difference in the lives of many seniors! See if it's a good fit for you.
5 Tips for Managing a Senior’s Care from Long-Distance
How can you best manage a senior’s care from a long long-distance? Here are five tips to help you manage your loved one’s care when you live too far away.
Top 10 Secrets About Being a Happy Professional Caregiver
As a professional caregiver serving on the front lines, here are ten secrets to staying positive even on the worst of days.
Why Is a Good Exercise Routine So Important for Seniors?
Seniors who follow a good exercise routine typically enjoy longer, healthier, and happier lives. If you are presently looking after aging in place elderly loved one, here are some specific reasons why encouraging them to exercise regularly is so important.