Loneliness is one of the biggest challenges when you lose a spouse -When you grieve, you can feel both physical and emotional pain. Therefore proper emotional and physical care for the surviving spouse is an essential component of senior care. While most seniors gradually adapt to life without their spouse, there are many challenges they Read More
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Fighting Loneliness in the Elderly Feeling Isolated
A 2018 survey conducted by Cigna insurance concluded that out of 20,000 adults, almost half report feeling lonely sometimes or always; feeling left out; not having daily meaningful in-person social interactions or extended conversations; or feeling isolated. A similar piece of research conducted in 2018 by AARP Foundation, an organization dedicated to empowering American seniors, Read More
The Strange Face In The Mirror
To a senior with Alzheimer’s or Dementia, mirrors can cause challenging dementia behavior. Many times looking into a mirror is not a pleasurable experience and at times can even be terrifying. They may see an apparition of strange faces, or distortion of their face, or hallucinations like monsters, faces of deceased relatives, or even animals. Read More
Maximize Your Quality of Life – In Recognition of Senior Citizen Day August 21st
There’s no getting around it – as we age, our bodies and minds change. There are things you can do to stay healthy and active as you age such as: Eat a balanced diet Keep Hydrated Keep your mind and body active Don’t smoke Get regular exercise Have proactive safety habits to avoid accidents and Read More
Experience Makes A Difference
When you know it’s time to bring in-home care for your loved one, there are many things to think about and decisions to be made. Most families will have little to no experience at all in providing any kind of personal care assistance with activities of daily living. You may want to try to “go Read More