In-Home Care Helps Older Loved Ones Remain Independent
Ready or not, the holiday season is here! As you prepare for family gatherings, there’s something more to take into account besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and just how far off your diet you are willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it is very common to notice changes in older loved […]
Top Suggestions for Visiting a Family Member With Alzheimer’s
A diagnosis of dementia may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though remaining social continues to be vitally important for people who have Alzheimer’s disease, many different factors lead to an increase in isolation, including: The need to discontinue driving Discomfort on the part of family and friends who are unsure what to say (or […]
Activities Help Promote Self-Confidence in a Loved One With Dementia
What is it that gets you up out of bed in the morning? Most of us have an extensive list of to-dos that drives us to get started on the day. As much as we might wish we could keep hitting the snooze button, having a feeling of purpose is in fact imperative to our […]
Home Care Helps Seniors Sustain Independence When It Is Time to Quit Driving
It is a conversation no one wants to have with aging parents, but one that will be inevitable eventually. Having the ability to drive whenever and wherever we choose is a key component to our sense of freedom, yet as we grow older, operating a vehicle can become unsafe for varied reasons: poor vision, decreased […]