Healthy communication with elderly loved ones must evolve to accommodate age-related changes that pose challenges to hearing, seeing, and remembering. Patient, connected, and compassionate communication is a cornerstone of building a trusting, loyal, and satisfying relationship between caregivers and clients. Tips for Improving Communication With Aging Loved Ones Understanding some…
Aging isn’t easy. But neither is caregiving for an aging loved one who is experiencing mood swings or erratic behaviors. Handling these scenarios requires a heap of patience and compassion, as well as some expert tips. Three Steps to Handle Mood Swings in Elderly Adults The first step to understanding…
The USC School of Gerontology recently published a post stating that nearly 90% of adults 65 years and older want to age in place, in their own homes, rather than transition into assisted living or nursing home facilities. This is excellent news for their caregivers and families since in-home care…
Optimizing aging loved ones’ quality of life is a foundation of in-home care providers. And since vision impairment is a typical result of age-related physical decline, we make it a point to plan for that. Don’t Let Senior Vision Loss Diminish Quality of Life Without clear vision, many seniors lose…
Caring for an elderly loved one at home provides a great opportunity to ensure the individual remains in a comfortable space, within their community, and surrounded by the people, places, and things they love best—without any traumatic moves or transitions. However, as age- and medically-related decline progresses, many seniors can…
There are approximately 15,000 nursing homes in the United States, but not every senior is comfortable living in a home. Many older people want to remain living at home for as long as possible, though they may need additional support and services as they age. If you’re not sure which…
Enjoying the outdoors during the summer and fall provides many benefits to seniors, and is worth a bit of extra time and planning for those experiencing mobility problems; but getting outdoors with limited mobility can be challenging. A main advantage of heading outdoors, even for a short period of time,…
Annually, about 20 million people need to enter a palliative care program. In the United States, almost one-quarter of households are caring for an aging family member. While discussing and planning for this topic can be sensitive, it is crucial to have a plan in place. Today we will take a…
As human beings age, they become more susceptible to sleep disorders. As such, elderly individuals must take precautions to ensure that they’re getting ample sleep on a nightly basis. Are you or a loved one having trouble with sleep? Need help combating elderly sleep disorders? This article can help you. Causes of…
When you visit your aging parents, do you notice anything that seems out of place? Perhaps there is a lot of laundry piling up that hasn’t been washed, or the lawn hasn’t been mowed in months. These are two signs your loved ones need in-home care. Considering that only 5%…
