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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
A person’s home is where they should feel and be comfortable and safe. It is a place of security. With this being said, your elderly loved one should feel and be safe in their home. Many elderly people fall in their homes or get injured in other ways. As a family...
Dehydration is more common in the elderly than any other age bracket. There are several changes that happen in the body as your parent ages that may increase his risk of dehydration. Elderly Care Manhattan, NY: Seniors and Dehydration A lower ability to feel...
When looking into any type of senior care, many family members don’t have any clue what to look for, what to ask, or the benefits it provides. That’s because they have never needed to do this before, and that is normal. Most people don’t have a lot of understanding...
The great news about being a caregiver for your elderly parent is that people are living longer and longer, and most likely, you will have many years of time with your parent, not only giving care but creating wonderful memories together. With more people living...
Earth Day falls on April 22 every year. It’s a day that is recognized all around the globe with many organizations, countries, and individuals making a conscience effort to celebrate and improve the world we all share. This year’s theme is “Restore Our EarthTM”...