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Migraines and Older Adults

Every June is National Migraine & Headache Awareness Month, which means it might be a good time to talk with seniors about headaches they’ve been having and whether those might actually be migraines. Aging brings changes that seniors sometimes don’t expect, like suddenly experiencing migraines instead of the headaches they’ve had in the past. Also,...

How Does Senior Home Care Help People with Vision or Hearing Impairments?

Senior Care in Valparaiso, IN and Surrounding Areas Seniors with vision or hearing impairments face some different challenges than other aging adults might on a daily basis. It’s often more difficult to navigate their homes safely, communicate effectively, and get the help they really want. Senior home care services can offer customized help that emphasizes...

Eating Healthy on a Fixed Income: Practical Tips for Seniors

Eating the right foods becomes increasingly important as the years pass by in order to maintain health and avoid certain medical conditions. However, for seniors on fixed incomes, rising food prices might make it difficult to purchase nutritional meals. Fortunately, with a little planning, help from senior home care, and some savvy shopping habits, it...

How to Reminisce and Remember with Seniors with Dementia

Everyone loves to share memories, but there’s something extra special about sharing and talking about memories made many years back. For seniors who suffer from dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease, memories are especially special because the disease robs them of the ability to hold onto short-term memories, so long-term memories become all they have. Therapy that...

Keeping Your Loved Ones Safe from Elder Fraud

These days it seems that robocalls are just a part of daily life that we have to contend with. While it might seem easy to you and I to read through the calls and emails that are obvious scams, it’s not always so easy for seniors. They may not deal with technology enough to recognize...

Tips for Communicating with Someone Who Has Alzheimer’s

A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s can be frightening to everyone. Not only does it create memory loss, but also makes any communication at all very difficult as the disease progresses. If you have a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, we know this can be a scary time, so we put together some tips to...

Managing the Symptoms of Sundowning

Alzheimer’s Disease presents many challenges, not the least of which is something called sundowning—a period in the late day/early evening when agitation or irritability can set in for no apparent reason. Confusion tends to worsen as the sun goes down, hence the name. The real challenge for caregivers is that this time is often when...

How to Prepare Moving Aging Parents into Your Home

It can be a tough decision to move an aging parent into your home, but once the decision is made, there are some things you can do to make the process as easy as possible. Here are some tips to help you plan for the big move. Assess the Way They Currently LiveYou may not...

Life-Enriching Activities for Seniors with Dementia or Alzheimer’s

It can be a bit more challenging to help a patient with Alzheimer’s continue to enjoy things they once enjoyed before this life-altering diagnosis. After all, we all need a sense of community and fellowship with friends in order to maintain a sense of well-being and peace. While it is more difficult to do the...