Yearly Archives: 2017

7 Holiday Safety Tips for Seniors

As we get ready for the holidays, there are some potential safety problems you and your loved ones should avoid. It is common for younger and healthier family members to not consider the nutritional and environmental issues when they invite an older adult to a function. Reflexes diminish and health issues make us prone to [...]

Help Boost Your Loved One’s Brain Health with These 7 Tips

An estimated sixteen million Americans are living with some form of cognitive impairment, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The number of people age sixty-five and older projected to have Alzheimer’s in 2050 is expected to swell from the current five million to thirteen million. Implementing the strategies below can help your [...]

6 Tips to Reduce Sundowning for People With Alzheimer’s

What is sundowning? Sundowning is one symptom of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. It is also known as late-day confusion. If your loved one has dementia, his or her agitation and confusion may get worse in the late afternoon or evening. 1. Stick to a routine Dementia could make it hard to develop [...]

5 Ways to Promote Healthy Aging Through Physical Activity

As your loved ones get older, remaining physically active could become difficult. It feels as though it takes a greater toll on their bodies. This is precisely the reason as to why it’s so important for seniors to continue exercising. There are a lot of benefits to staying physically active as your loved one ages. [...]

How to Make a Home Safe and Comfortable for Seniors

There are special considerations that must be taken in order to ensure that homes are safe for your loved ones. Things that once might have proved to be a minor nuisance can become hazardous. You should consider looking into these details to help ensure that a home is safe for your loved one so that [...]

Why You Should Choose In Home Care Services

Seniors and people with illnesses come to a point when they are no longer capable of taking care of themselves. As a result, it is our responsibility as relatives and family members to offer the best care for them. We are not able to stay by our loved ones at all times due to our [...]

Helping Aging Parents Adjust to Home Care: 6 Tips

The process for transitioning into life with home care services can be intimidating. Your parents may resist a new caregiver, feel a loss of freedom, or may not think they need assistance. However, it is important to still have that conversation and be honest about why home care services really is the best move for [...]

Getting Help for Aging Parents: What You Need

As your parents get older, the stress and worry that comes along with taking care of them increases. While there are many ways to deal with the difficult situation, there is one thing you need to know about getting help for your aging parents.   Transparency is key.   Despite your unique experiences, situations, and [...]

Fall Activities Perfect for Your Elderly Parents in Orange County

Age shouldn’t prevent your parents from having fun. From museums and garden walks to farmer’s markets and pumpkin patches, there are so many activities in Orange County ideal for your elderly parents this fall. Check out some of our favorites below! Shutterstock / Igor Chus Explore the Richard Nixon Museum Located in Yorba [...]

How Technology Can Help Your Loved Ones Who Are Struggling With Dementia

There is no doubt that watching your loved ones struggle with dementia can be difficult. Dementia can cause anger and frustration as seemingly simple tasks become immense challenges. While there is no cure for dementia, there is new technology that can help make the day to day life of living with dementia a little bit [...]

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