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7 Important Tips for Dealing with Difficult Parents

When your elderly parents need help but become stubborn, it can be a difficult situation. You have to remember, they took care of you, and now it’s your turn to take care of them. That doesn’t make it any easier to take away the car keys, get rid of unsafe decorations like area rugs and...

Professional In-Home Caregiving on Massachusetts’ South Shore

For many of us in the “sandwich generation,” there comes a time when our family responsibilities include finding a reputable in-home caregiver agency for our aging parents. It is important to note that not all agencies are the same. Here are some things to look for when you want to enlist the help of a professional...

Senior Safety Checklist

Senior Safety Checklist It is important to evaluate the living conditions of seniors who live independently on a regular basis. An environment that was fine just a month ago may now pose a problem. Assess the home with your loved one’s diminishing abilities and special requirements in mind to make sure they are in safe...

Action Plans for Seniors and their Caregivers

As you probably know, home health caregivers assist aging seniors by taking them shopping for food and driving them to their doctor’s appointments. In fact, in-home caregivers commonly engage in these activities and many more. When you hire a caregiver, it makes sense to develop an individualized action plan to address the senior’s needs and...