When an aging family member or loved one can’t live safely on their own anymore, there are numerous options available today, ranging from non medical in-home care a couple of times a week to full, 24-hour care in a skilled nursing facility. Today, there are more answers available than ever before, particularly on the in-home … Continue reading 7 Ways to Tell When It’s Time for In-Home Care →

The discussion around senior care often involves a lot of “big-picture” thinking about topics like health, end-of-life concerns, deterioration of brain function and other high-level concepts. There’s no doubt that these topics are important to seniors, their families and the senior community, as a whole, but when it comes to providing the best care for … Continue reading Senior Caregivers — It’s All About the Little Things →

We’ve been focusing on senior health and wellbeing in the blog lately with advice on making easy meals and getting the most out of doctor visits. But the best way to ensure the highest level of healthy living for a senior loved one is to focus on the kitchen. A healthy body is not built … Continue reading 5 Fall Meal Ideas for Healthy Seniors →

It’s a fact of life for seniors that going to the doctor is a regular occurrence. When people get older, their bodies become more fragile, and they often become more susceptible to disease and other illnesses. And when illnesses are contracted, they tend to last longer than they did when they were younger. Senior care … Continue reading How to Prepare Your Senior Loved One for a Doctor Visit →

When a person is young, it can feel like they have all the time in the world. Think back to your school days, and you’ll probably call to mind events that seemed to last forever. Or remember when you had your children and it seemed like they would remain kids for all eternity. But, as … Continue reading Making Sure Your Loved One’s Time Is Quality Time →