Striving for Safety: About Falls in Older Adults With Dementia
Did you know one in every three persons over the age of 65 falls each year, and one quarter of those adults will have a second fall within six months? Home Care Partners, a nonprofit home care agency in Washington, D.C. reports falls are the major cause of morbidity and mortality in older people with cognitive impairments such as […]
Dementia Care
Dementia Care Services for Every Stage Home Book a Consultation Services Include Here’s what’s typically included when you choose this type of care: Memory Care Support Help With Daily Routines & Familiarity Gentle Companionship & Redirection Routine Wellness Check-ins Supervision & Wandering Prevention Light Housekeeping & Safety Monitoring Family Updates & Ongoing Communication Additional Home […]
Managing Care for Older Parents as an Adult Only Child
Being an only child has many perks. During childhood, you never had to experience sibling rivalry or fights, and you had the advantage of getting all the attention and love of your parents. As an adult only child, you may now realize that it is your turn to provide all of the care your parents […]
Understanding the Top Assistive Devices for Arthritis
When a person has arthritis, even simple, daily tasks and activities can result in unbearable pain. It could result in a loss of self-sufficiency, as the person begins to rely more heavily on others for aid. Thankfully, there are a variety of assistive devices that may both alleviate pain and allow people that have arthritis […]
How Senior Care Can Support Healing After a Stroke
Having a stroke is a frightening, unexpected experience. The effects can range from minor to life-changing, but one thing is clear: follow-up care is required. Thankfully, a lot of this care can be provided at home. If you’re caring for someone you love post-stroke, below are some of the ways you can help support healing […]
A New Reality: Becoming a Caregiver for a Family Member
It might have started informally, with a little help here and there. Picking up a couple of things from the store for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra pan of lasagna you made while preparing your own family’s supper. Or just spending additional time visiting to ensure things are ok. Now, you may be […]
Middle Stage Parkinson’s Care Tips: Part 2 of 3
A diagnosis of Parkinson’s affects family members as well as the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the illness advances is key to being ready for the changes to come and to making life the best it can be each day. In our three-part series on Parkinson’ care tips, we will be revealing what […]
An Annual Senior Eye Check Helps Optimize Ocular Health
Those of us in the age 40+ demographic know how it feels to begin to struggle with small print, finding the need to start wearing reading glasses, increasing the font size on our electronic devices, or holding books at arm’s length in order to decrease blurring. Getting older and becoming challenged with vision changes often […]
High Tech Home Care Options for Aging in Place
Technology is transforming the possibilities for aging safely at home. From fall prevention to emergency alerts to medication reminders, devices are allowing more seniors to “age in place” in the comfort of home. The following are products to consider for loved ones receiving in-home care: Webcams: Installing webcams throughout the home allows both family members […]
What to Know About Easy Bruising in Seniors
We all experience it, particularly as we grow older. Maybe while vacuuming, we run into the edge of the coffee table, never giving it a second thought. Nevertheless, by the following day, a patch of purple hues has spread across the wounded area. How could such a nasty bruise be caused by such a minor […]