Category: Senior Caregiver

Make This Thanksgiving Enjoyable for Family Members of All Ages

With Thanksgiving about a week away, there is much preparation to do. We are all busy, from cleaning and decorating your home to polishing the silverware and preparing your favorite seasonal recipes. One important thing to remember this holiday season is to take special care to make the day enjoyable, especially for senior family members!…

Ask Yourself These Questions before Becoming a Caregiver

As parents age, their children often take on the role of a caregiver. Depending on the aging parents’ needs, it may be difficult and time-consuming to provide them with the required care. Before considering taking on this responsibility, it is important to ask yourself some questions! Here are a few things to ask yourself and…

Spring Cleaning Tips for The New Season

With the weather warming up, it is time to start thinking about your spring cleaning projects. This is the perfect time to start preparing your home for the new season. As the weather starts to warm up, it is time to pack away the bulky clothes and do away with unused household items.  Many senior…

Preparing Elders for Colder Weather

As the weather changes for a large majority of the country, cold weather is just a few short months away. Cold rain showers, heavy wet snow, and below freezing temperatures are inconvenient for all of us but these extreme weather conditions can have a major impact on senior citizens. Cold weather can cause major issues…

Four Ways to Prepare a Senior’s Home for Winter

As the autumn leaves drop along with the temperatures, it’s clear that winter is on its way. Is your senior loved one’s home ready for the change in season? Here are some ways to prepare a senior’s home for winter: Be prepared for emergencies When the roads are snowy and icy, it’s more difficult for…

Preparing for Your Parents to Live With You

At some point in your life, there may come a time when one or both of your parents need to live with you. Maybe one of them is sick and needs constant care and attention from you. Or maybe they’re simply on the older side and can’t get around as well as they used to,…

How to Care for Seniors With Mobility Problems

As we age, most of us will experience the physical instability caused by weakening muscles and joint problems as well as neurological conditions. But did you know that accidents resulting from these issues, especially falls, is the fifth leading cause of death for the elderly? If you’re caring for a senior with mobility problems, here…