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Your dad’s doctor suspects he has sarcopenia. You’re not sure what that means or what happens next. Sarcopenia is a condition where muscle mass starts to diminish. As the muscle mass decreases, your dad’s gait changes. He may not want to be as active, and there is a higher chance of him falling. This can…
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Before your senior can actually start to successfully age in place, you need a plan. The right plan is going to help your elderly family member to have solutions ready before she needs them so that she’s not left in the lurch. 24-hour home care providers, safety plans, planning for healthy eating and more can…
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Your dad’s goal has always been focused on living alone. But, he’s starting to have a tougher time with some of his daily chores. How do you know when it’s time to have a conversation about getting help from home care? He’s Lonely If your dad is alone all day, it’s important for him to…
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Your elderly family member may not fully realize just what home care services can help her to do. If she’s planning to age in place, she may need more help than she realizes, especially as her health changes. These are just a few of the different ways that professional caregivers can offer help to your…
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Accepting help can be so difficult, but it is a lot easier on your senior when she knows what to expect. Once she has a better idea how home care available day and night can make her life easier and safer, she may be more on board with the idea. Here’s some of what your…
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Your dad has a harder time with personal care after his stroke. As much as you want to help him with all of his care needs, you have a job and lack the skills needed to help him as much as he requires. Have you looked into personal care at home? Help With Shaving Your…
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In honor of Older Americans Month this May, the theme is “Age My Way,” which is something that many aging adults very much want. For many seniors, aging in place, or remaining in their own home, is exactly what they want to do as they age according to their own choices. How can your senior…
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Three out of ten women live alone. Your mom is alone, and she’s not comfortable with it. Like six out of ten older adults, she loves her home and doesn’t want to move. However, she hates being the only one there. You live too far away to help her. Your mom’s fear of being alone…
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Your mom’s goal is to age in place. She loves her neighborhood and doesn’t want to leave. It’s a great goal, but sometimes health issues arise that make it harder to live alone. Your mom shouldn’t have to move, and companion care at home supports her in her goals. Companion care aides come to your…
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Your elderly family member might have expressed her desire to age in place in a variety of ways. Sometimes the statement might be an emphatic one that you can’t miss. Other times, your elderly family member might be more subtle about trying to let you know she has no intention of leaving her home. But…
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