What to Know About Seniors Who Sleep Walk
Home Safety Sleepwalking is typically not dangerous but can become dangerous for seniors. Most children outgrow this but if a senior starts sleeping and walking randomly, it could be due to an underlying issue. Your parent could...
Helping Your Mom or Dad Who Has Shingles
Seniors and Health Issues You may worry about your elderly parents’ safety if they live alone. Whatever stage of life your loved one is at, you want to ensure they have all they need for a comfortable and happy life. It may be time to...
How Do You Know Your Senior Needs Elder Care?
Elder Care Your senior may not be the type to ask for help, even if you’re pretty sure that she needs it. So, it can fall to you as her family caregiver to be aware of some of the signs that your senior would benefit from more...
June 6th is National Gardening Exercise Day
Exercise In the spring and summer, gardening is a wonderful pastime for the elderly. It’s a great way to keep active, but it’s also a lot of fun and a great way to enjoy more fruits and vegetables. June 6th is...
How to Support Your Senior’s Emotional Needs
Healthy Habits Are you caring for your elderly loved one? If so, one of the things that you may have been focusing on is their physical health and care. For example, maybe you have been helping with their showers, helping them to...
Why a Parent With Alzheimer’s Needs 24-hour Home Care
24-Hour Home Care Over six million U.S. adults have Alzheimer’s. Families may believe they know what to expect, but the disease can impact people in different ways. Some experience sundowning, while others don’t. Wandering,...
Helping Your Senior with Loss of Appetite
Healthy Habits When you are not there with your senior, it can be hard to know if they are eating properly. Not all seniors will have a big appetite, or their tastes have changed as they age. They know they should be eating more, but...
Discuss the Need for Personal Care at Home After a Stroke
Home Care FAST is important to memorize during National Stroke Awareness Month. It’s the way to identify and react to a possible stroke. It stands for: Face Arm Speech Take Action If your dad’s speech becomes slurred...
