Archive for category: Senior Care Tips

A caregiver offers reassurance to her elderly husband during a hospital stay with dementia.

Navigating a Hospital Stay With Dementia: A Family Caregiver’s Guide

Standing in a hospital corridor can feel overwhelming under the…
Two young sisters engage in meaningful activities for seniors by starting a penpal club with their grandparents.

Why Penpal Clubs Are Meaningful Activities for Seniors

There’s something deeply comforting about opening a piece of…
A senior woman uses AI for assistance online, one of the reasons AI safety for older adults is more important than ever.

Why AI Safety for Older Adults Matters More Than Ever

Artificial intelligence is often thought of as a tool for younger…
As a tactic for managing dementia agitation, a caregiver plays her elderly client’s favorite songs.

Managing Dementia Agitation With Music-Based Care

What should be a quick morning routine suddenly turns into a…
An older man stares at his phone concerned that he may have fallen victim to a scam that compromises online safety for seniors.

Online Safety for Seniors: How to Recognize and Avoid the Phantom Hacker Scam

The newest wave of scams targeting older adults is remarkably…
A woman who struggles with headaches from COPD winces as she touches her forehead.

The Morning Headaches From COPD That No One Talks About

Everyone experiences headaches from time to time. But when they…
A man who struggles with dementia and poor judgment is comforted by his wife.

5 Ways to Prevent the Dangers of Dementia and Poor Judgment

You’re enjoying a simple walk with Dad when, suddenly, he lashes…
A man who knows how to get a good night’s sleep for seniors stretches and looks refreshed.

Natural Paths to a Good Night’s Sleep for Seniors

From lemon water for sore throats to a warm bath for aching muscles,…
An older man who has learned how to thrive with a chronic health condition grasps the hand of his son as they smile at each other.

Don’t Just Survive! Learn How to Thrive With a Chronic Health Condition.

Chronic illness has a way of reshaping life, for both the…
A caregiver trying to communicate with someone with Alzheimer’s wraps an arm around a smiling older woman.

Trying to Communicate With Someone With Alzheimer’s? Try These Nonverbal Tips.

You ask a simple question: “Which shirt would you like…
A woman reads through questions from her caregiver checklist while talking on the phone with a potential home care provider.

Considering Home Care? This Caregiver Checklist Will Help You Make the Best Choice!

When you’re thinking about care at home for someone you love,…
A caregiver helps with preventing falls at home by offering her arm to steady an older woman walking with a cane.

Falls Are on the Rise! Learn the Secrets to Preventing Falls at Home.

Falling is one thing we hardly ever give thought to until…