Posts Tagged ‘in-home care’
How to Keep a Loved One with Parkinson’s Disease Safe at Home: A Guide to Managing Tremors and Mobility Challenges
Caring for a loved one with Parkinson’s disease comes with many responsibilities, but one of the most important is ensuring their safety at home. Parkinson’s affects the central nervous system and brings on symptoms such as tremors, muscle stiffness, slow movement, and impaired balance. These mobility challenges make the home environment a potential hazard if it’s not adapted appropriately.
Read MoreCelebrating Older Americans Month: Powered by Connection
The Importance of Connection: As we celebrate Older Americans Month and reflect on the theme “Powered by Connection,” we are reminded of the profound impact that human relationships have on the lives of seniors.
Read MoreChoosing Between 24/7 Live-In Care and An Assisted Living Facility
While there are many options for long term care, 24/7 live-in care and assisted living are among the most popular. Both offer solutions to the challenges of managing daily living activities for older adults.
Read MoreThe Talk: How to Introduce Outside Help to Your Aging Parents
Introducing the topic of help at home to aging parents can be challenging for adult children. Many older adults find the idea of having a stranger coming into their home to be very distressing. There are many reasons why older adults are apprehensive including the trust factor, the fear that bringing in help would mean…
Read MoreCaring for a Loved One with Dementia: 6 Practical Tips
Home Care Agency, Long Island: Whether your loved has been newly diagnosed or has been afflicted with dementia for many years, there is one thing that remains the same; each day is unpredictable. Family members often say, ‘what worked yesterday no longer works today’. Dementia affects each individual differently and while there are many common…
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