Could Your Senior Parent Benefit from Art Therapy?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2021-09-06T04:51:27-04:00Let’s look a little deeper into the benefits of art therapy, and see if it would be beneficial for your senior loved one.
5 Activities to Keep Seniors Social
Seniors Prefer Homecare2021-08-19T23:39:19-04:00Helping seniors remain social is one of the kindest ways we can assist them. Here are some ideas on how to keep your loved one social and engaged.
Your Guide to Managing Medications
Seniors Prefer Homecare2021-07-18T21:52:38-04:00The amount of drugs that many seniors have to take can be overwhelming. Here are some tips to help with managing their medications.
How Sleep, or a Lack of it, Affects Seniors
Seniors Prefer Homecare2021-07-06T06:46:34-04:00How does chronic sleep deprivation affect the body and mind? How does sleep change with aging? How can seniors enjoy better sleep?
Why Being Independent is So Important for Seniors
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:12:40-04:00The natural effects of aging can sometimes make independent living harder for seniors than it used to be. However, here's why independence is powerful.
6 Signs Your Aging Mom Needs Caregiving Assistance
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:13:24-04:00Although you’re concerned about your mother’s health and wellbeing, you also don’t want to be intrusive. Deciding if-and-when an aging-in-place parent needs caregiving assistance is never easy. Here are six warning signs to watch for.
Stroke: Signs and Symptoms Caregivers Should Look Out For
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:27:27-04:00About 800,000 Americans suffer from a stroke, and most are aged 65-and-over. As a family caregiver, knowing the signs and symptoms of a stroke can be a real difference-maker when every precious second counts.
Lifestyle Changes Seniors Can Make to Avoid a Stroke
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:28:05-04:00As one of the leading causes of death in the US, many seniors suffer a stroke every year. For those lucky enough to survive, stroke-related complications may include speech disorders, blood clots, depression and chronic headaches. Fortunately, making healthier lifestyle choices can play a large part in lowering one’s stroke risk in the first place.
5 Great Ways for Seniors to Manage Their Diabetes
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:28:44-04:00Mismanaged or uncontrolled diabetes can cause complications that affect the heart, blood vessels, eyes, nerves, and other parts of the body. If you are currently caring for an aging-in-place loved one with diabetes, here are 5 great ways to ensure their quality-of-life remains high.
Simplifying Care for Seniors with Parkinson’s Disease
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:48:43-04:00As an informal caregiver, finding ways to simplify the caregiving process for seniors with Parkinson’s will help them maintain a higher quality of life. Here are some tips to ensure that all your loved one’s needs get met.