We’re all doing our best to stay occupied while quarantining and practicing social distancing during this new age of COVID-19. As a result, businesses and organizations everywhere have been inventive to offer their services and experiences in a virtual way. Tours are one of the experiences that are leading the way in popularity! You […]
The benefits of a good night’s rest become increasingly important as we age. Sleep is an important factor so that we do not struggle with insomnia, waking up tired all the time, or disturbed sleep. Restful sleep determines seniors’ emotional and physical health as well, and it works to repair the body and improve concentration […]
With the coronavirus taking its place in society right now, we’re drastically changing the way we communicate every day with our family, friends, and co-workers. We’re depending even more heavily on technology like texting, phone calls, and video chats so that we can speak with or see our loved ones at any time. This is […]
What comes to mind when you think about exercising? For many, it’s running, walking, standing, moving around more. While that’s simple enough for you, seniors who are wheelchair-bound face a bigger challenge. Wheelchair-bound seniors, unfortunately, have movement restrictions and limited mobility. But it’s still important that they lead active and independent lives. Below we’ve outlined […]
The public is spiraling into a panic amidst the news of the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) outbreak! But panicking is the LAST thing you should do! The Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) are urging everyone (especially seniors and those working in home care) to take careful precautions to remain healthy. Seniors […]
While we are all getting ready for and anticipating the spring season, this is also the time of year for something not so fun. Yes, it’s flu season 2020! During flu season, it is especially important for your senior loved one to be careful and take some extra measures to avoid getting sick. Seniors are […]
If you had to give up caffeine right now, could you do it? If you think you’d struggle, we understand. Your senior loved one who’s been drinking coffee for years probably feels the same way! But reducing your senior’s caffeine intake will provide them with numerous worthwhile benefits! Below, we’ve listed a few of those […]
As a caregiver, you are responsible for taking care of older adults in senior care and even assisting their families. It’s a demanding job with great personal rewards. But are you taking time to stop and care for yourself? Caregivers face many challenges, and one of those is often financial hardship. Take a look at […]
Sometimes, we take music for granted — especially when we have heard thousands of different songs and artists from over the years! We don’t give it a second thought. However, for seniors in home care, music is considered a medicine of the mind. This is especially true if a senior is struggling with memory loss or […]
Does your senior in home care struggle with hearing loss? If that’s the case, then we know this may be a frustrating time for the both of you, and it may be difficult to communicate effectively. However, we have some advice listed for you below so you can begin easily facilitating conversations with your senior […]
