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6 Simple Modifications to Make Senior Homes Safer and More Accessible
Here are six simple home improvement ideas to ensure senior safety and the ability to remain home. So, for all the Gramms & Gramps, Nana & Papa, Mawmaw & Pawpaw, Grammie & Grampy, Baba & Gigi, Grandma, and Granpa, and all other fun and adorable alternatives we use to honor our parents/ grandparents, this is … Continue reading
Art Therapy and Dementia: Enhancing Well-Being and Quality of Life Through Creative Expression
A thick paintbrush moves across a piece of drawing paper, and slowly an image begins to emerge. As the page is transformed so is the painter; she appears increasingly less agitated. The fledgling artist, who has dementia, is taking part in Memories in the Making, a national art program of the Alzheimer’s Association, sponsored by chapters … Continue reading
Questions to Ask Your Home Care Agency: Ensuring Quality Care for Your Loved One
Choosing a home care agency for your loved one can be a difficult decision. You want to make sure that your loved one receives the best possible care, and that the agency you choose is reputable and trustworthy. To ensure quality care for your loved one, it’s important to ask the right questions when selecting … Continue reading
Memory Matters: How to Recognize the Signs of Memory Problems in Aging Adults
It’s normal to forget things from time to time. And as we age, most of us become increasingly forgetful. However, there is a difference between normal memory loss and memory loss related to Alzheimer’s and related disorders. Forgetting where you placed the car keys, not remembering to pick up an item at the grocery store, … Continue reading
Navigating the Holidays with Aging Parents: Recognizing Signs They Need Help and Providing Support
The holidays are here again and you’re gearing up for family gatherings with your parents and comforting foods passed down from generations past. The days of your aging mom spending hours in the kitchen are gone but that’s ok. That’s a normal part of the aging process and nothing to be concerned about. However, there … Continue reading
Are You Confident In Your Loved Ones Medication Management?
Medication management is an essential part of senior home care. It can be a complex and overwhelming task for both seniors and their caregivers. Ensuring that your loved one is taking their medication as prescribed is crucial to maintaining their health and well-being. However, keeping track of multiple medications, dosage instructions, and potential side effects … Continue reading