Loss or change of taste buds is not uncommon among elderly adults. Taste and smell help people determine their like or dislike of food, and they are interrelated. What Happens When Seniors Lose Their Sense of Taste and Smell If a senior loses the sense of taste or smell, eating becomes boring, almost senseless and one of two things may…
Loving your parent is not a prerequisite to becoming their caretaker. Although you may feel responsible for their wellbeing, it may not be the best fit for you or your loved one. Below are 3 tips for those seeking home care. When professional caregivers were asked what tips they would provide someone considering home care this is what they shared….
Life is a series of changes, and with each change we take on different roles in life. For many in their elder years, losses may have affected them, and expectations may feel more like disappointments. It is often the home helpers who provide the guidance and support for seniors to accept their new roles in society. Challenges for Elderly Relatives…
Your mother or father probably wants to age in place, which means they want to remain at home as they grow old, rather than entering a nursing home or assisted living facility. To help them, their home must meet their current needs. Downsizing is an important way to achieve that goal. There are ways seniors can downsize without moving. Planning…
It is in your best interest to put all personal and family conflicts aside while arranging, organizing, and receiving home care services. Too often disputes are bitter or irresolvable conflicts. Siblings sometimes bring issues into their decision-making about parental care and can sometimes use these issues as reasons why they will or will not participate in supporting their parent. Conflicts…
Private home care services offer assistance with more than just required needs; they are an extension of the family and home. The best caregiver(s) you can provide your mother or father are those who understand their needs and provide compassionate support. While no caretaker is perfect, those who are truly dedicated get very close. A good care provider will engage…
Your mother or father may not be ill or cognitively impaired, but over time some of the everyday tasks that he or she once did independently may become more involved. It’s not that your mother is no longer cleaning her home, her eyesight may not be as clear and focused. She may be missing not only specs of dust, but…
If you have considered home care assistance for your mom or dad, you probably have thought about your parent’s needs and most likely are overwhelmed. Most adult children find this to be a challenging stage in both their parent’s life and theirs even if they believe they have discussed the situation and made decisions as to how they will provide…
Is your mom or dad’s health failing? Do you have concerns that assisted living facilities will not meet their needs? Is your schedule too demanding to oversee or assist with your parent’s daily support requirements? Lastly, are your decisions based on emotions or facts? You will not be the first, nor will you be the last family to make decisions…
Sneezing, sniffling, runny nose, and even itchy eyes may be spring allergies. Even if your parent never experienced this previously, they just might this year. Although you may not have thought of this winter as mild, statistically, it was. Some days throughout the season there were spring-like temperatures and early thaws, only to be followed by snow, ice, and deep…
