Have you noticed the phone ringing off the hook at your mother or father’s home? Most of the time the number is an 800 caller or unknown. In fact, at this stage of your parent’s life, there are very few people who call them on the phone other than family and friends. So who are all these callers? The majority…
Change is not always easy, but when mom or dad has the support of compassionate home health care services enriching their daily lives, positive outcomes are possible. Physical and emotional changes always come about with aging. What may have been easy for your parent months or even weeks ago may suddenly be more challenging. But caregivers and occupational therapists assist…
Your mom or dad may enjoy exercise, in the form of square dancing, which is a social activity for seniors and yet can also be great exercise as well. When your mom or dad Do-Si-Do they are up on their feet or sitting upright in a wheelchair swaying and moving to the beat. Dance is one of the most popular…
Elder abuse is a major problem that seniors face as they age. Of course it’s wrong and often avoidable if care providers, including family members, are better educated. But consider how difficult it may be for you to take care of your loved one who may be acting erratic. Your parent may be suffering from dementia or Alzheimer’s and the…
