5 Tips When Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s
Implementing the following caregiving tips will help ensure your loved one receives the nurturing they deserve without compromising your health and wellbeing.
5 Ways for Family Caregivers to Improve Their Mental Health
Maintaining your mental health as a family caregiver requires the ability to find ways to decompress as the long days transition into months and even years. What follows are five tips for preventing caregiver burnout so you can regain a sense of balance, joy, and hope in your life.
3 Easy Meals for Seniors That Can Be Prepared in Under 30 Minutes
With everything else on your "plate," finding nutritious meals that you can prepare quickly – ones that will tantalize even the most finicky tastebuds – is essential for your loved one's health and well-being. What follows are three nutritious meal ideas that you can easily prepare within 30 minutes or less.
10 Benefits of In-Home Senior Care
To help you make a better-informed decision, what follows are ten advantages of choosing professional home care when your senior’s health and wellbeing weigh in the balance.
3 Tips to Eat Healthier During National Nutrition Month
Sadly, millions of Americans aged 65+ don’t eat like they should. Countless seniors each year are hospitalized for malnutrition, while others lose their independence permanently as a result. If this describes you, getting your diet back on track and eating healthier is possible by taking a few simple steps.
3 Ways to Make Your Home Safer for an Aging-In-Place Senior
If you are unsure how to make your home safer for aging loved ones, avoiding preventable accidents is possible by using these home modification tips.
Why Every Family Caregiver Needs a Respite Care Plan
No matter what role you find yourself playing within the caregiving continuum, here's why respite care should be an essential part of your family's overall elder care plan.
Welcoming Assisting Hands Home Care – Boston Northwest to Lexington: Quality Home Care Services for Seniors and Those with Disabilities
We're excited to announce that Assisting Hands Home Care - Boston Northwest has moved from Bedford to Lexington! Read on to learn more about our move!
Follow These Steps as a First-Time Family Caregiver
Although caring for an older friend or relative can be one of the most gratifying experiences you’ll ever have, it can also be physically and emotionally exhausting. Ensuring that everything goes well while navigating through previously uncharted waters as an informal family caregiver requires the ability to understand the challenges ahead and how to plan accordingly.
4 Keys to Maximize Available Support Through the VA
Often overlooked by the families of eligible servicemen and women, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) offers many benefits for veterans and their informal caregivers. Although it can be a complicated system to navigate, there are ways to maximize a loved one’s available caregiving support through the VA – starting with these four.
