by Lisa Seiff | Aug 17, 2021 | Alzheimer’s and Dementia
One of the many ways that dementia can cause problems for seniors is by changing their experience with food. Seniors with Alzheimer’s may forget to eat meals and drink water throughout the day. Or they may develop aversions to certain colors, textures, or tastes...
by Lisa Seiff | Aug 2, 2021 | Family Caregivers
Companion care at home provides your parents with a caregiver who offers a friendly face and companionship. It’s that simple. Your parents don’t have many friends in the area, and you, your brothers, and your sisters live too far away to visit often. Companionship...
by Lisa Seiff | Jul 19, 2021 | Family Caregivers
Doing anything for the first time can seem confusing or overwhelming. Sometimes people end up putting off starting something helpful just because they don’t know where to begin. Hiring in-home caregiving help can seem confusing, but once people jump in, they’re often...
by Lisa Seiff | Jul 9, 2021 | Seniors and Health Issues
After a stroke, fall, or illness, your dad may be having a more challenging time walking around and doing things in the home. It’s been suggested that he would benefit from occupational and/or physical therapy. You’re not sure what that means. What are the differences...
by Lisa Seiff | Jun 23, 2021 | Family Caregivers
There are times when roles in a family change due to unforeseen circumstances. For instance, a spouse becomes diagnosed with a disease like Alzheimer’s or dementia. This can often cause frustration between the family caregiver and their spouse who has the disease. At...
