Laughing is just as contagious as a sneeze, only it is better for you! Laughter has a way of bringing people together, making them feel happy and even healthy. It is a great way to get seniors feeling good, smiling and possibly even boosting their immune system and level of energy. Imagine if you were […]
Music has always been a wonderful way to encourage a variety of ways to feel good about oneself. It encourages high self-esteem, more social interaction and the ability to express oneself easily. This is especially beneficial for seniors that are unable to participate in all of the activities that they once enjoyed. Playing Instruments […]
When you think about your senior relatives, chances are you think about making sure they eat, that the house is clean and that they get to their doctor appointments. One thing that many people neglect to consider is a senior’s need for companionship. This need is sometimes just as strong as general eating and sleeping […]
Life today is very busy; making it difficult to balance everything that life throws at you. This can be even more difficult for those that take care of seniors on a regular basis. If you are feeling overwhelmed or stressed out, it is important to find ways to alleviate your stress, not only for your […]
Everyone could use a reminder every now and again about how to take care of themselves physically and emotionally. If you are the caregiver for a senior relative or they have professional home health care, it is important for everyone to remind the seniors that they care for about the ways that they can take […]
Many people have trouble sleeping, regardless of their age. If you have a beloved senior relative that is complaining of having trouble sleeping, there are a variety of ways that you or an in-home care professional might be able to help. Increase Exercise The more exercise a person gets, the better they might be able […]
Traveling can be a very pastime, especially if you are exploring new places or visiting relatives. Many seniors love to continue their travels even as they begin to age and their physical capabilities become a little more diminished. If you or the professional that provides at home senior care help prepare them for their travels, […]
One area that many caregivers, whether a relative or professional that provides senior care, worries about is a senior falling in the shower. Even if your relative is able to live alone, there are still many accidents that can occur in the shower or bath, making it an important danger for everyone with a senior […]
For some people, as they age, they start to feel less needed. While everyone is affected differently, some seniors might start to experience symptoms of depression as a result, especially if they live alone. As a caregiver for your beloved senior, there are many ways that you can make him or her feel needed. Even […]
According to the CDC, falls are the leading cause of death among seniors age 65 and older. If you have a senior relative that lives alone, it is a good idea to talk to them about fall prevention. If they are unwilling to listen to you, sometimes a professional that provides in-home senior care can […]
