Seniors who are aging in place are prone to falls at home, especially at night. Seniors may fall getting out of bed to go to the bathroom, or climbing dark stairs after getting a drink. But there are some things that seniors and their families can do to minimize the risk of seniors falling at…
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In the U.S., one out of every five women 55 or older will have at least one stroke. It’s an alarming statistic, and it’s one your family is just experiencing after your mom’s stroke. She’ll soon be heading home, and doctors tell you to line up companion care and personal care at home. What services…
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An estimated 6.5 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease. This number keeps increasing, and medications may help slow the progression of the symptoms, but the disease has no cure. Families are often caught unaware of just how much care someone with Alzheimer’s requires. Constant Dealings With Incontinence Incontinence is common in the mid to late stages…
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It isn’t easy for aging adults to give up on some of the things that they’ve done for themselves for years. One of the most jarring can be giving up driving. This also means that your elderly family member needs alternatives for transportation so that she can still get where she needs to go. An…
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You might not think that home maintenance and organization play a role in senior safety at home, but they truly do. There are lots of little things you might want to look into right away. Hire Home Care Assistance Home care assistance might not seem to be related to home maintenance, but there are ways…
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One of the hardest things for family members to do when helping a senior loved one is help them with personal care. Hygiene, transferring in and out of bed, and bathing are all things that seniors can struggle with as they get older. Everyone has a different comfort level when it comes to helping their…
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Arthritis is incredibly common in both older and younger people. For your senior, it can be disheartening to find that joints she used to rely on are now in a lot of pain and don’t function the way that they used to. In some advanced cases of arthritis, having help from in-home care providers can…
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Your dad is getting older and he’s starting to slow down. You don’t want to bring in caregivers before it’s necessary, but you also don’t want him struggling. How do you know when it’s time for senior home care? Your Dad Fell After a fall, you need to address what led to the fall. Some…
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One difficulty that long-distance family caregivers face is knowing how their parents are doing from month to month. When you don’t see your dad in person regularly, the holiday visits can become shocking. The holidays are here and you’re spending time with your dad for the first time. You’ve noticed his balance is off. He’s…
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Every day, about 560 older adults are in car accidents that result in hospital visits. If your dad is in an accident, he has to listen to his doctors. It’s critical that he has in-home care for support until he’s fully recovered. What Do In-Home Care Aides Do? In-home care aides can do a lot…
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