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7 Expert Tips to Manage Caregiver Stress During the Holidays The Holiday Struggle for Caregivers: A Common Reality You missed your son’s holiday program, because your mom fell in the shower. You forgot to make cookies for your daughter’s school party, because you were busy making dinner for your aging parents. It’s your turn [...]
Home Health vs. Home Care: Understanding the Key Differences and Benefits for Senior Recovery Your mom is being discharged from the hospital after an unexpected surgery. The social worker assigned to her case says she’ll need home health and home care services in order to continue recovering at home. Why does she need both? [...]
How to Help Aging Loved Ones Enjoy the Holidays: Tips for Family Gatherings with Seniors Understanding the Holiday Challenges for Aging Loved Ones You’ve been gathering with family members to celebrate Thanksgiving and Christmas for as long as you can remember… but this year, things are different. Your mom’s dementia is worsening, and your [...]
Family Caregiving Fast Facts: Statistics & Support for Family Caregivers The Reality of Family Caregiving in the U.S. Did you know… Over 34 Million Americans are Family Caregivers: More than 34 million people in the U.S. have provided unpaid care for an adult age 50 or older in the last 12 months. Caregiving for [...]
How Technology is Empowering Seniors to Age in Place Safely and Independently Why Technology is Essential for Seniors Aging in Place While it can sometimes be challenging, more and more seniors are turning to technology to help them remain in their homes as they age. “Certainly, nothing replaces the personal touch, but technology can [...]
Home Care After Hospital Discharge: How Professional Caregivers Ensure a Safe Recovery Why Home Care After Hospital Discharge is Essential Your aging mom is recovering from an unexpected surgery. The hospital is ready to discharge her, but your dad is too frail to safely take care of her at home. You want to help… [...]
Flu Shot Facts: Essential Information for Seniors and Their Families Have you gotten a flu shot? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that everyone 6 months old and older should get a flu shot, with rare exceptions. Because our immune systems weaken with age, it’s especially important for older people to get [...]
10 Essential Fall Prevention Tips to Keep Your Senior Loved Ones Safe and Independent The Importance of Fall Prevention for Seniors When it comes to falls, the odds are stacked against our aging loved ones. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every four seniors will fall this year [...]
Ten Early Signs of Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia: What You Need to Know The Prevalence of Alzheimer’s in the U.S. In the U.S., nearly 7 million people age 65 and older currently have Alzheimer’s disease. By 2050, that number is expected to double. “Working with seniors and their families, we understand that just thinking [...]
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Recognizing and Managing Caregiver Stress Are you feeling overwhelmed or worried? Have you lost interest in activities you used to enjoy? Are you sleeping too much or too little? What is Caregiver Stress? “Caring for an aging loved one can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be [...]
