Many people are unfamiliar with what exactly home care is, and how it differs from other services. The aim of this list of questions is to help you better understand the nuances of home care, what to expect, what not to expect, etc. Have a look at the following home…
One vexing thing about Alzheimer’s, especially in the beginning, is how its effects differ from person to person. The person you’re caring for might not experience every symptom or behavioral change, and the disease’s timetable can vary. A particular Alzheimer’s stage may last years longer for one person than for…
People who care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease report experiencing more negative impacts financially, emotionally, and time-wise compared to caregivers of aging loved ones in general, according to new research unveiled today by Caring.com at the US Against Alzheimer’s/Women Against Alzheimer’s “Out of the Shadows” Summit. Among the…
Relying on home care for elderly seniors is an increasingly viable and popular elder care option, but it’s still important to make sure you understand home safety tips for seniors and your loved ones are aware of the potential dangers in one’s home and prepare accordingly. Please use the following home…
It’s no fun to lie awake worrying all the time. But if you have elderly parents or other family members living alone, that’s what you do, especially as time goes on and you know they aren’t fully able to take care of themselves anymore. Your first thought may be of…
There’s a bonanza on the Internet for those searching for their family roots. A click of a mouse can take you back in time by hundreds of years in a matter of minutes via websites designed to help you hunt down your past. Though some sites charge a fee, some…
You want to help your parents or other senior loved ones enjoy a long, health life, but if you don’t approach health conversations with care and respect, your best intentions could get the worst reactions. Even well-meaning family members and friends can fall into stereotypes of believing seniors can’t hear, see,…
Know the Six Signs of Decline Is it inevitable that aging must bring disease, debilitation and dementia? Jack Lalanne, the exercise guru, continued his two-hour daily workouts into his nineties. Clint Eastwood, at the age of eighty, continues to produce, direct, and star in major motion pictures. Sure, our parents…
As you or a loved on ages, it can be difficult to go through and find the senior resources and services in West Covina, California that you are looking for. Whether you are looking for assisted living, independent living, your local senior center, or a good skilled nursing facility, it is hard to…
Caring for a spouse in need is very demanding, and can be stressful enough to threaten your own health. It is important to consider your own needs as just as high a priority as that of your spouse—in the long run it will be to their benefit as much as…
