Maintaining Independence with In-Home Care

Maintaining Independence with In-Home Care

When your family is considering hiring elder care for you, your comfort and independence can often be a point of contention. For many older individuals, accepting home care can feel like admitting that they cannot fully care for themselves. July is Senior Independence...
PTSD and Elder Care

PTSD and Elder Care

June is PTSD-Awareness month. Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder is a debilitating mental health condition that affects some survivors of trauma. For aging adults with PTSD, in-home care can help with symptom management while maintaining independent living. What Is PTSD?...
Why Queer-Sensitive Elder Care Matters

Why Queer-Sensitive Elder Care Matters

As Americans of all backgrounds continue to live longer, it is important to ensure that elder care meets the needs of all older individuals. LGBTQ+ individuals are 4 times less likely than their heterosexual peers to have children to aid in their care. This is one of...
Sun Protection for Elder Adults

Sun Protection for Elder Adults

Spending time outdoors is important for your health at any age. Fresh air and time in the sun help boost your mood and overall quality of life. For older individuals, this can be especially important. But safety in the sun is also very important. Proper sun protection...
COPD Management for Older Adults

COPD Management for Older Adults

For older adults with COPD, managing symptoms can be vital. Keeping symptoms in check can make daily life easier. Below, we will discuss tips for improving the quality of life for aging individuals with COPD. Common Symptoms of COPD Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary...
March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

March is Multiple Sclerosis (MS) Awareness Month. MS is a degenerative disease that affects the central nervous system. In this article, we will cover information about MS, how it can affect older adults, and how we can help older and disabled individuals living with...