November is Adopt a Senior Pet month. If your elderly loved one has been considering becoming a pet owner for companionship or any other reason, November is the perfect month to consider adopting an older pet. Many people who become pet owners love the idea of starting out with a pet when it’s young, determined…
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Lewy body dementia, also called dementia with Lewy bodies, is a common type of progressive dementia much like Alzheimer’s disease. With Lewy body dementia, protein deposits, called Lewy bodies, develop in nerve cells in the brain regions involved in thinking, memory, and movement (motor control). Those who have it, have Lewy bodies in their brains…
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It’s difficult as a family caregiver to be there for every situation that is becoming more of a challenge for your senior. Having 24-hour home care can take a lot of the guilt you might feel out of the equation. Around the clock care allows you to help your aging family member as much as…
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All ages may find enjoyment in celebrating Halloween. But it may be difficult and unnerving for older family members, particularly alone. Senior home care can help a senior on the day of Halloween by making the house safer for them and helping them set up for trick-or-treaters if they wish to hand out candy. Whether…
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For seniors that have trouble shopping or just don’t like doing it, meal planning is a great way to cut down on trips to the store. With home care assistance to help with things like chopping, cleaning vegetables, and portioning food seniors can prepare many of their meals in advance so that they don’t have…
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In a perfect world, you and your elderly family member would live close enough together that you could help her the second she needed it. But modern life doesn’t necessarily allow for that these days. That can leave you feeling as if you aren’t able to be there for her. Luckily, you have some other…
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Osteoporosis can affect both men and women of all races, but it has a tendency to occur more often in Asian and white women who are past menopause. It is also hereditary so if you have an older relative who had osteoporosis, it’s more likely that your aging parent may either already have it or…
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Whether you live far away from your senior or just cannot give her as much help as you really want to offer her, you might be looking for solutions to make sure she’s okay in her home. The best option is elder care, but how do you know that it’s time to bring in the…
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Every September is Classical Music Month, so it’s a wonderful time to take a closer look at why music is so important and what it can do for your aging family member. The benefits can be pretty surprising, especially when you realize that your elderly family member’s physical, mental, and emotional health can all benefit…
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Atrial fibrillation, or AFib, is a heart condition that causes a fluctuating heartbeat. The blood doesn’t move well through the body because of the abnormal heart rhythm, which can cause a variety of complications like heart failure, stroke, and even blood clots. It’s a serious health condition that brings with it side effects like shortness…
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