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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,...

Helping Seniors with Dementia Cope with Sundowning

As the day winds down, seniors with dementia might experience some difficulty coping with that change. The behavior and mood issues they might experience are called sundowning because they correspond to the time of day when the sun is starting to go down for the day. Alzheimer’s care providers can help family members understand sundowning...

How Can Family Caregivers Tell Seniors Have Vision Trouble?

Some vision issues are obvious to everyone involved, especially when seniors have trouble reading or engaging in other activities they do every day. But sometimes vision changes are more subtle and seniors may not realize they’ve been compensating for their vision issues. Home care providers may also help seniors start to notice when they’re experiencing...

Five Tips for Family Caregivers as Senior Needs Grow

As seniors continue to age in place, they may experience needs that keep growing. Eventually, family caregivers have to determine solutions that meet those needs and allow family caregivers to meet their other obligations as well. 24-hour home care providers can offer the support that family caregivers need around the clock to keep seniors safe...

Five Reasons Seniors Might Stop Communicating with Family and Friends

As seniors get older, they might change some of their communication habits, even going so far as not talking as often as they used to. There are so many different reasons this can happen, but it’s often upsetting for family members and friends. Home care assistance can help family caregivers make sure that seniors have...

Navigating Post-Operative Rehabilitation and Aging in Place

Recovering following a hospital stay can be difficult, especially for seniors, who frequently have various health conditions they’re trying to manage. Post-operative care, particularly rehabilitation, is essential in regaining independence and enhancing quality of life. To make the most of their care plan, it’s important for seniors to understand the rehabilitation process, particularly if they...

What Are the Key Areas for Senior Fall Prevention?

Preventing falls for seniors is a major part of helping them to remain safe as they age in place for as long as they would like. Seniors who fall once are twice as likely to experience a second fall according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That means family caregivers need to pay...

Six Tips to Prepare Seniors for Respite Care

Respite care is an opportunity for family caregivers to take time away from caregiving duties without leaving their aging family members alone. This offers tremendous peace of mind to both seniors and family caregivers, particularly if seniors need a lot of extra help or are anxious when family caregivers aren’t there with them. These strategies...

Five Ways Companion Care at Home Helps Seniors Embrace Creativity

Creativity is something that people of all ages can enjoy, especially seniors. Creative activities bring seniors a lot of joy and help them to spend their time doing something that reduces stress, improves cognitive function, and gives them a sense of fulfillment. Being creative can sometimes be easier with someone else, though, and that’s where...