Caring for a loved one with dementia poses many challenges for families and caregivers. People with dementia from conditions such as Alzheimer’s and related diseases have a progressive biological brain disorder that makes it more and more difficult for them to remember things, think clearly, communicate with others, and take care of themselves. Improving your… Read more »
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Home Safety Tips For Seniors
Did you know? Seniors are involved in more than 2.3 million accidents in their homes each year. While many seniors prefer to live independently, some homes are poorly designed to meet their needs. Falls are the number one safety risk for older adults – nearly one third of the senior population fall each year with… Read more »
Shake Up Healthy Eating With Smoothies
We are what we eat, right? So there is no denying the importance of a well balanced, healthy diet. But – just because your eating healthy does not mean you need to live on leafy greens and boring flavors. Mix it up, literally – with some yummy smoothie recipes that taste great and have proven… Read more »
Get Out & Get Going
The days are getting warmer and longer. Summer is around the corner and we could not be more excited. Going outside for a daily walk or other moderate physical activity has many proven health benefits for seniors. See here just some of the positive effects staying active can have on aging adults. Increase… Read more »
More About Tommy
Dogs are remarkable creatures. They can be trained for search and rescue, help the disabled with everyday tasks, provide companionship and also be used in senior therapy. Yes, that’s right – senior therapy. We have been using dogs in our in home senior care management program for years and have seen tremendous success. Which is… Read more »
Top Five Reasons To Promote In Home Senior Care
If you have an elderly loved one, chances are you have spent more than one sleepless night worrying about their future. When faced with the daunting task of caregiving, many don’t know where to begin but, the answer may as simple as letting them stay put—helping them age comfortably at home. Home care is not… Read more »