There isn’t one senior who wants to give up their independence, as they have become accustomed to it for so long. But what happens if your elderly loved one starts to need more care than you can give them? Care options for independent seniors isn’t an obscure thing anymore, as many senior centers provide your…
While April showers bring May flowers, this spring month brings something else to the surface. The fourth month of the year serves as National Parkinson’s Awareness Month, to draw attention to this neurodegenerative disorder. The theme for this year’s awareness is “Start a Conversation,” to ensure participants are bringing this disease to the forefront and…
The health of your elderly loved one can be uncertain, going up and down every day. If your elder’s health begins to decline while you are the main caregiver, do not blame yourself. This caregiver anxiety of health decline can make many feel guilty. However, you are not the reason your loved one is not…
One of the sneaky illnesses striking the elderly is Alzheimer’s disease and it grabs a hold of their entire life. Recognizing the signs of Alzheimer’s disease help to take charge of the situation and address the circumstances before it gets more severe due to the symptoms coming in stages. It is crucial for you to…
Skip the television viewing with your elderly loved one and pull out the game boards for a home activity helping with all of your brain muscles. Cognitive exercises for seniors keep their minds working for longer and avoid the development of dementia. Turn your time with your loved one into something helping their mind stay…
When the weather starts getting warmer, there isn’t anyone who wants to be cooped up in a house or a senior care center. Springtime is the perfect opportunity to get your loved on to get outdoors and smell the flowers blooming and enjoying the warmer days. Preparing for activities for a senior or disabled loved…
Caregivers are patient human beings who are willing to put a pause on their lives to care for an elderly loved one who is in need. You never think if they get tired or ever need to take a break, as known as caregiver burnout. Those who are assisting their loved one also don’t believe…
Do you need better care options for 18-year-olds with special needs after they finish school? When children have special needs, it’s often easy for parents to find daily care options and support within the school system. However, parents often wonder where they can take their special needs adults once they come of age. As these…
Have you searched for care for your loved one but just don’t think assisted living is necessary for them? Senior adult day care is the next best thing for your loved one who needs access to everything they need to maintain their quality of life. If they need extra care or assistance with daily living…
February isn’t just a month celebrating love; it also honors the organ which beats uncontrollably when you like someone. American Heart Month is celebrated in February to bring awareness to heart diseases and other conditions affecting this vital muscular organ. Keep your ticker running for longer when you care for it with extra love during…
