How Can You Make Your Senior Safer at Home?
Keeping your senior as safe as possible at home could mean the difference between her being able to age in place and her needing to move. Start with these ideas and see what else you can do in her unique situation. [caption id="attachment_1618"...
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Five Factors that Contribute to Bed Sores
Your senior might have some situations that make her more susceptible to forming bed sores. You may still be able to help her to avoid these painful wounds, if you’re aware of what can make them appear more easily. [caption...
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What Resources Can Help You to Be a Better Caregiver?
Lots of caregivers believe that they’re in this on their own. But with access to the right resources, you’re going to be able to build a support system around you and your senior that can help you to weather even the toughest...
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How Can Your Family Keep Your Mom From Being Socially Isolated?
Social isolation affects 22 percent of U.S. adults. When a person experiences loneliness, it often ties in with worsening mental and physical health. Some studies have found that people who are socially isolated have a higher risk of heart disease...
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Fun Fall Crafts for Seniors
Fall has officially arrived, and will soon be followed by the signs, smells, and sounds that we all associate with the season. If your senior or loved one who is receiving senior care at home is looking for ways to get creative and add some festive...
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Four Tips to Make Respite Work for You
If you’re feeling as if respite time just creates more work for you, you’re not alone as a caregiver. It’s very common for caregivers to work harder at taking a couple of hours away than they would to just stay in the situation. That’s often...
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