Symptoms After a Fall

After your older loved one suffers from a fall, it is important to watch for signs and symptoms of complications. Often, older individuals who suffer from a serious fall can be at risk of further fall-related injuries. Additionally, those who fall are more likely to...
Easing Your Loved One into Home Care

Easing Your Loved One into Home Care

When considering home care for your older parent or family member, their comfort is a major concern. For many older individuals, accepting home care can feel like admitting that they cannot fully care for themselves. As a caretaker supporting them, easing them into...
Family Caregiver Resolutions

Family Caregiver Resolutions

New Year Resolutions are about looking inward and setting goals for the new year. Often, these include losing weight, self-care, and trying new things. But when you are a family caregiver to an older person, it can also be important to factor them into the equation....

Safety in Icy Conditions for Seniors

As temperatures drop this Winter, icy paths can pose a major threat to our older loved ones. While icy surfaces can be a real issue for anyone, older individuals are more likely to become seriously injured after falling. This article will discuss safety measures for...
Staying Active in the Winter

Staying Active in the Winter

While it might be easier to become a shut-in for the Winter, staying active has a lot of benefits. This is especially important for older individuals. Seasonal depression, cold weather, and shorter days can take their toll on your senior family members. But, staying...