Four Ways to Make Bathing Safer for Seniors
January is National Bath Safety Month, and it’s a great time for seniors and their families to look at how they can make bathing safer. Seniors that are aging in place need to be particularly careful about falls. A large percentage of the falls that happen to seniors happen in the bathroom, so it’s very […]
Four Things Seniors Need to Safely Age in Place
Nearly every study and poll done indicates seniors want to stay in their own homes as they get older. Aging in place is important to seniors. It makes sense that seniors want to stay in comfortable homes where they have family memories, photos, and important items. But as seniors get older, there are some practical […]
Tips to Talk About Your Senior Driving
Obtaining a driver’s license is one of those life experiences that one never forgets. However, the other side of this huge step toward freedom is that many individuals will have to give up their keys one day. Seniors often have health conditions that make driving risky for them, and the ideal time to address this […]
The Value of Home Care When Your Dad Wants to Age at Home
It’s always been your dad’s goal to age at home. He doesn’t want to move to a new area or have to downsize to a smaller home. He wants to stay where he is, and you want to ensure that happens. Have you looked into the value of home care for ensuring he ages […]
How to Know When a Senior Parent Needs In-Home Care
When you’re caring for a senior parent that is aging at home, it’s easy to get into a routine. You may not notice the signs that your senior parent needs more help than you can provide. If you have a job, small kids, and other responsibilities, you may not be able to take care […]
The Benefits of Alzheimer’s Home Care Over Memory Care
If you have a senior parent that has Alzheimer’s at some point you are going to have to consider whether your senior loved one is better off staying in their own home or going into some type of memory care. It’s a difficult decision to make. There are many factors to consider, like the cost […]
Use Up Your Mom’s Produce with these Low-Salt Soups
Your mom’s doctor says she has high blood pressure and needs to start watching her sodium intake and become more active. This is all new to her, and she’s having a hard time. Reading the fine print on labels is challenging, and she struggles to find suitable recipes. She spent the summer gardening to […]
How Does Home Care keep Your Senior Safely Aging in Place?
Finding ways to help your elderly family member continue to live her life the way she wants can feel like a balancing act. One of the best options is to hire home care services to help your elderly family member have what she needs as she remains where she wants to be. She’s Able to […]
