Social capital is as necessary to a fruitful life as is monetary means. Familial ties, trusted friendships and participation in the greater...
Read moreTypes of Home Care Services Available for an Elderly Parent
Examples of typical non-medical in-home senior care services include personal assistance, meal preparation, light housekeeping and transportation...
Read moreEnd-of-Life Care – When to Call Hospice
Seniors with a terminal diagnosis are more informed when they inquire about hospice programs early on. Families and their loved one can make...
Read moreHow to Help a Senior Parent Who Refuses Care
If your senior parents are not accepting care, it is important to not get angry and understand why accepting care, either in-home care or care at...
Read moreHow do you decide on nursing home or home care?
Important factors to determine which living situation is best for your aging parents (and you) include – their overall health and special...
Read moreFlu Tips for Seniors – What to know and do this flu season
The elderly are more vulnerable to complications from the flu than younger people due to a decline in immunity. The severity of the flu leaves...
Read moreWhy Choose In-Home Care for Seniors with Dementia
The number one reason to choose in-home care for seniors with dementia is that the individual can remain within the comfort and familiarity of his...
Read more6 Tips to Enhance a Senior’s Holiday Experience
The festivities of the holidays are close upon us. If you detect loneliness in a senior when the holidays near, there are plenty of ways to ease...
Read moreSigns a Senior Needs Help at Home
A person won’t notice their own decline, but when presented with evidence of actions over time, it won’t be seen as a case of “you just want me...
Read moreCaregiving Tips from the Pros
Becoming a caregiver isn’t an easy task, and it often happens very quickly. Most people aren’t trained in providing elderly care services, so it’s...
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