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…
You may be chuckling about some of mom or dad’s cravings for sweets and junk food and have determined it is due to age or a medically related issue. However, it’s suspected that many otherwise healthy seniors have nutrient deficiencies that cause such cravings. Were you aware that the lack of certain vitamins in your parent’s diet could cause them…
The senior in your life might have friends that need to having a home care agency to support and assist them. Instead, he or she is healthy and wants to assist other seniors. Welcome to aging in the 21st century. How Seniors Can Help Seniors In-home services for seniors are becoming more popular because care aides provide a variety of…
The professionals at your local senior home care agency have information on many topics, and if they don’t, they know where to look for them. You may not have the answers for your parent when they ask, but at least you will know who to contact. How We Can Seniors With Mall Walking The senior home care agency has a…
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…
If your mom is shuffling her feet when she walks, or your dad appears to be tripping over his own feet, he or she may be struggling with their balance, which affects their mobility. Those of you who find yourselves asking mom to pick up her feet when she walks or telling dad to watch where he’s walking may actually…
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…
It used to be that elderly home care services were specifically for bedridden or house-bound individuals. However, times are changing and many care providers offer much more than this type of care. Aging adults are focusing on a healthier lifestyle whether which includes less fast food, more nutritionally balanced meals and exercising. In home care is fast becoming an important…
