Your dad’s doctor asked how he’s doing with activities of daily living (ADLs) and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs). The doctor said these are good indicators of your dad’s ability to take care of himself. You’re not sure what the differences are between...
Most people have had a nosebleed at some point in their life. However, there are others that have regular nosebleeds. If you are caring for your elderly loved one and they get regular nosebleeds, there are some things that you should know. The bad part of this is that...
It’s National Service Dog month! That mean it’s a great time to address one of the toughest parts about having a service dog: how to respond when people want to pet the dog. If your senior loved one has a service dog these tips can help them politely make it clear to...
Few people realize that around half of all eye injuries occur at home. While it’s important to protect your eyes during the day, not everyone realizes the risks they take with simple tasks like cleaning, DIY projects, or going outside to the garden. October is Home...
Nearly 18 million seniors live in their own homes and need some help with daily living. There are many seniors who are living independently, have all their faculties, are economically secure, are in great health, and are very happy staying in their own homes. There...
Working out and staying active is a vital part of senior living and home care specialists often encourage this in a routine. One of the best things about having a caregiver or someone to help a senior out is they can drive the seniors to easy workout classes. This...
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...