Caregiver Assistance
How to Support an Older Adult with Sleep Problems at Home
Sleep disturbances are common among older adults. Whether due to changes in circadian rhythm, medical conditions, medications, or lifestyle factors, difficulty falling or staying asleep can affect their health and well-being. Families often feel helpless, frustrated, or concerned when their loved one struggles with insomnia or restless nights. The good news? There are practical strategies…
Read MoreTop Qualities to Look for in a Senior Caregiver
Choosing the right caregiver for your loved one is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. A caregiver is more than just a helping hand—they become a trusted companion, a source of comfort, and often, part of the family.
Read MoreUsing Technology to Help Aging Parents at Home
Technology has never been more vital to supporting aging parents at home. The number of Americans aged 65 and older will grow from 48 million to 88 million by 2050 and almost 70% of that population will need care at home. Most older adults want to age at home and with a growing shortage in home care workers and the cost of care increasing, technology will bring about new solutions to the long-term care crisis in the United States.
Read MoreAlzheimer’s Disease: Early Signs and What to do Next
What Are the Early Signs of Alzheimer’s and What to Do? Alzheimer’s disease has a way of making itself known in very subtle ways. Family members are often the first to notice when something seems off. Whether it’s the person’s short-term memory loss or mood changes, there are many ways that the signs of Alzheimer’s…
Read More5 Signs Home Care is Needed
Home Care, Suffolk County, Long Island, NY: I often tell new clients and families when we start our home care services that this is a service that is always needed but never wanted. The majority of our clients that start with our services have not utilized a home care service before and are often times…
Read MoreDriving & Alzheimer’s Disease: A guide For Families & Patients
Driving and Alzheimer’s Disease: A guide for families and patients. For most people, driving represents freedom, control, and independence. Driving enables most people to get to the places they want to go, and to see the people they want to see when they want to see them. But driving is a complex skill. Our…
Read MoreWhen Your Elderly Parent Refuses Help
Home Care in Bay Shore: Does your loved one need help at home but refuses to accept it? Are you providing the care yourself and managing a job, your own family, and other obligations? It may be time for an intervention. Many older adults come from a generation that took care of themselves and their…
Read MoreFAQs About Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Home Health Care in Smithtown NY: Carbon monoxide is an odorless and tasteless gas that is put out by combustible machinery and appliances. If there is a leak from one of the sources, the gas can accumulate in the home and cause carbon monoxide poisoning in the residents.
Read MoreHow Can Elderly Care Providers Help You and Your Aging Adult the Most?
Elderly Care in Huntington NY: If you’re new to the idea of accepting help from elderly care providers, it’s important to understand all of the different ways that they can help both you and your elderly family member.
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