Halloween can be a lot of fun, but for caregivers to older family members with dementia, it may require some changes. While Halloween offers spooky fun for most people, seniors with dementia may not find it so enjoyable. That’s because dementia changes the way they...
There are two ways to approach aging. Your parents can embrace their changing abilities or let it get them down. Instead of letting it get them down, they should celebrate these times of their lives. Here are seven reasons why they should embrace their age. You Don’t...
Your mom struggles to do all of the housework. Joint pain makes it hard for her to hold cleaning tools like dusters and scrub brushes. You’ve heard that caregivers can help with light housekeeping. What does that mean? Are there housekeeping tasks that Elder Home Care...
You might be going back and forth with yourself about whether you need or want extra help as a caregiver. Some of these situations might help you to decide that you are definitely at that point. You Keep Feeling Like You’re Not Doing Enough It’s fairly common as a...
Many elderly people have to take medications. Some even have to take a number of prescription medications in order to improve their quality of life. However, keeping track of all their medications and understanding the side-effects of each one can be overwhelming....