Top 10 Senior Caregiver Duties You May Encounter

Most people find it challenging to care for their senior family members. The problem worsens when they have a traditional 9-5 job and no one else at home to care for the ailing father or mother. As a result, they hire a homecare agency to get the job done. However, most family caregivers lack evidence-based… Continue reading Top 10 Senior Caregiver Duties You May Encounter

Cost For In-Home Care Services in California

Home care is a professional, experienced, and reliable service allowing senior citizens to live within the comfort of their homes. It helps older or aging adults and individuals who need assistance in daily life. The purpose is to prevent your senior family member from falls and accidents, reduce the risk of chronic health conditions, and… Continue reading Cost For In-Home Care Services in California

COVID-19 Risks and Vaccine Information for Elders

The covid-19 pandemic has changed the landscape of living a life and doing business. It has affected millions worldwide, disrupted supply chains, and forced companies to shut their doors. Although mass vaccination campaigns worldwide, particularly in the western hemisphere, have reduced the risks to some extent, new variants still pose a significant threat. Dry cough,… Continue reading COVID-19 Risks and Vaccine Information for Elders

Activities of Daily Living Checklists for Seniors

Activities of daily living, also known as ADLs, are routine tasks people of all ages perform. However, a 2019 research study published on NCBI highlights that older adults find it challenging to carry out ADLs without assistance. The inability to achieve ADLs can lead to an unsafe environment and poor quality of life. Common ADLs… Continue reading Activities of Daily Living Checklists for Seniors

Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home

Assisted living facilities provide housing, personal care services, supervision, and heart-related support to seniors suffering from chronic health conditions like dementia, disability, arthritis, diabetes, cancer, or heart diseases. Most families don’t have buy schedules and can’t spend quality time with their elderly loved ones. As a result, the senior member of the family above 60… Continue reading Signs a Senior Needs Help at Home

Physical and Mental Health Effects of Family Caregiving

Is family caregiving worth it? Does it deteriorate your physical and mental wellbeing? Here is everything you need to know based on evidence!

How Much Does 24/7 In-Home Care Cost Per Month?

What is 24/7 in-home care? What is the average monthly cost of in-home care? How to pay for it? Check out this post to read the answers!

How to Deal With Elderly Parents Who Refuse Help

Coming to terms with your parents’ aging is incredibly difficult; it can bring a range of emotions and stressors into your life. Dealing with parents who refuse help can intensify this challenge. It is frustrating to try to convince your parent that it is time to examine long-term care options that meet their needs or… Continue reading How to Deal With Elderly Parents Who Refuse Help

8 Early Signs of Dementia (and 5 Tips on How to Help Your Loved One)

While there are many conditions that may push a family to seek additional help for their aging loved one, few are as devastating as dementia. Although some amount of memory loss and forgetfulness should be expected, catching dementia early can help your family make the most of the time you have left. In our comprehensive… Continue reading 8 Early Signs of Dementia (and 5 Tips on How to Help Your Loved One)

How to Find High-Quality Home Care for Your Loved One

Taking care of your aging loved one isn’t something you have to manage alone. Whether you’re caring for a parent, spouse, or other family member, it’s vital to provide them with the best possible care. If your loved one isn’t ready for full-time assistance (such as a nursing facility), home care may be the right… Continue reading How to Find High-Quality Home Care for Your Loved One