Understanding How to Balance Senior Care With a Job

It’s a delicate balancing act. On the one hand, you’ve got your job, which provides you purpose, fulfillment, and of course, a source of income. On the other hand, you are caring for someone you love. Attempting to give 100% to both these crucial roles can leave you mentally and physically emptied, with little if […]

How Family Caregivers Can Cope With Emotions of Caring for Others

As a family caregiver, it often feels like you have to be the rock of the family: cool, composed, and in control. No matter what the situation, you maintain the sense of peace and warmth your family member requires, never wavering, always strong and supportive. Right? If this is the image you have created for […]

Going to a Doctor’s Appointment With a Senior

When caring for an older relative, there’s always a fine line to walk. You have to provide as much help and support as possible without overstepping the boundaries that preserve a senior’s self-esteem and personal independence. It is especially true when it comes to going to a doctor’s appointment with a senior and making crucial […]

Elderly Care Services Help Family Caregivers Balance Life and Care

What does a regular day look like for you as a family caregiver? For a lot of people, it begins before sunrise, assisting a senior member of the family who may have trouble sleeping during the night and is in need of assistance, or at least someone to talk to. From there, the day could […]

End-of-Life Details: Understanding What to Do When a Senior Dies

Do you know what to do when a senior dies? In the days and weeks following death, there are a number of personal and legal tasks that must be taken care of in a timely manner. Knowing what to do and where to begin can be challenging while also navigating grief. Our senior care experts […]

How to Avoid Getting Injured When Caring for Loved Ones

When you made the decision to provide care for a senior loved one, you likely didn’t consider your role to be risky. Yet the dangers of caregiving aren’t anything to take lightly. As many as 94% of caregivers who participated in a recent survey described physical pain in one or more parts of their body […]

Caring for Seniors with Cognitive Impairment: How Home Care Can Help

If you are caring for a senior loved one, you’re fully aware of the range of emotions involved. On one hand, it’s a great honor and incredibly worthwhile. Having said that, it can also be challenging, draining, and demanding. Add to that the additional concerns inherent with cognitive impairment, and it’s easy to understand how […]

Siblings and Senior Care: Getting the Help You Need for Aging Parents

As the saying goes, many hands make light work, and that is certainly true with regards to siblings and senior care. If you and your siblings work together in harmony to fulfill the needs of your aging parents, congratulations! In many instances, however, one sibling takes on the majority of the responsibilities. This can quickly […]

What to Expect When Becoming a Caregiver for Elderly Parents

It may have started informally, with a little support here and there. Picking up a couple of things from the store for your aging parent. Dropping off the extra pan of lasagna you made while preparing your own family’s dinner. Or simply just spending a bit longer visiting to make sure things are ok. Now, […]

Caring for Seniors Who Are in the Early Stages of Parkinson’s: Part 1 of 3

A Parkinson’s disease diagnosis impacts family members in addition to the person diagnosed. Understanding what to expect as the disease progresses is vital to being prepared for the changes ahead and to make life the best it can be every day. During the next few months, we will be sharing what to anticipate in each […]