Understanding and Managing Appetite Decline in Seniors

You’ve just made a large batch of Mom’s special chili recipe. Your house smells delectable, and you can’t wait to dig in. But while you are enjoying not merely the taste but the memories the meal invokes, Mom is simply stirring the food around in her bowl. And it’s not the first time. Lately her […]

Implement Adaptive Activities to Help Individuals With Dementia Remain Independent

If you’re caring for someone with dementia, you might be inclined to do as much as possible for the person to help relieve the strain of even the most basic tasks. Living independently with dementia may even seem impossible. Nevertheless, all of us have an inherent need to preserve self-reliance and the freedom to stay […]

How to Respond to Caregiver Criticism

“If I were you…” “Why would you…” “You never…” As a caregiver for a senior loved one, you work tirelessly and selflessly to provide care for a person you love. What happens when you are giving it your all, but your all is not good enough? Negative feedback is never easy to hear, but it is […]

What Is Alzheimer’s Shadowing and How Is It Managed?

Primary caregivers for those with Alzheimer’s disease are usually all too familiar with the challenge of trying to take a peaceful moment or two alone – to get a quick shower, step into the other room, or even use the bathroom. Those diagnosed with dementia can experience increased fear when a loved one is out […]

What to Ask Your Pharmacist About a New Senior Medication

You’ve just left the doctor’s office with Mom. He is sending an order for a new medication to the pharmacy which should be ready when you get there. Your plan is to zip through the drive-through window, get the meds, and take Mom out to lunch. However, you are missing an important step. Whenever a new senior […]

How to Continue to Build Retirement Savings as a Family Caregiver

Caring for an older parent is a time-consuming labor of love. It can also affect finances, as family caregivers may decide to take unpaid leave from work, reduce their hours, or stop working altogether. It’s not unusual for family caregivers to set aside their long-term financial objectives in order to focus on a loved one’s needs. […]

Using Home Care to Find Balance With Caregiving and a Career

It is a delicate balancing act. On one hand, you have your job, which offers you purpose, fulfillment, and of course, a paycheck. On the other hand, you’re taking care of someone you love. Trying to give 100% to these two crucial roles can leave you mentally and physically spent, with little if any time […]

8 Warning Signs of Dementia To Note in Loved Ones

You can’t quite pinpoint it, and yet you’ve started to observe some differences in Mom’s behaviors recently. She is a little bit more forgetful than before. She keeps losing her car keys. Sometimes she repeats herself. Could it be dementia? Currently, more than 6.5 million people age 65 and older are battling the disease, so […]

Understanding Anhedonia and How Home Care Helps

After the thrill of the holidays, it’s not unusual for the winter gloom to kick in. Yet what might appear at first glance to be a touch of boredom could in fact be something bigger that should be addressed. Anhedonia, is a loss of interest in activities that someone once liked and is an indication […]

Tips for Seniors: Living Healthy in 2023 and Beyond

Living healthy in 2023 is likely at the top of most people’s new year goals. But have your resolutions already fallen by the wayside? If so, don’t worry; you are in good company. Some of us are gung-ho about a significant change in lifestyle once we roll over into the new year, but life quickly […]