During holiday visits with elders, ask yourself these questions to ensure they are healthy and safe. How is their hygiene? Are they wearing appropriate clothing for the weather? Has their steadiness while walking changed? Do they have any visible bruises or cuts? Has there been...
The holidays are almost here. For some, the holidays bring happiness and joy. However, for a lot of people the holidays bring stress, bad memories, feelings of loneliness, and anxiety. How can you find some peace during this time? Perhaps you can say no to...
In-home Dementia Care can be difficult to manage. The individual with Dementia often asks repetitive questions in the early to middle stages of their illness. We have some helpful tips for you to use while coping with this. Try not to say, "You already said/asked...
When parents age and need more support, it is common for sibilings to have strained relationships due to one sibling taking on more responsibility in assisting their parents with in-home support. There are ways to prevent family relationships from being negatively affected by the experiences...