Archive for category: Senior Safety

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 in a rehab facility considers her options when short-term care becomes long-term.

Know Your Options When Short-Term Care Becomes Long-Term

The plan was straightforward: Mom or Dad would stay in rehab…
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…
A woman smiles as she makes an online purchase on her laptop for some of the best senior care products.

The Best Senior Care Products to Make Their Life Easier, and Yours!

Each day as a caregiver brings new opportunities and challenges…
A flashlight and battery-powered radio symbolize ways to help seniors prepare for power outages.

Take Steps Now to Help Seniors Prepare for Power Outages

The summer season is a prime time for power outages. For…
A caregiver creates a care plan on her laptop with an elderly couple who sit by her side.

What Is a Care Plan and Why Do We Need One?

You have just started exploring senior care options for an…
A mother and daughter share a laugh as they navigate the complexities of families dealing with cancer.

Effective Communication Strategies for Families Dealing With Cancer

Having a conversation with a relative with cancer can leave…
A woman has a meeting with her family members to discuss care issues, one of several important communication essentials for family caregivers.

United in Care: Communication Essentials for Family Caregivers

Caring for an older loved one can strain family dynamics. Siblings…
An older man confidently leans on his cane. He has learned fall prevention strategies to help him overcome his fear of falling.

Fall Prevention Strategies to Overcome the Fear of Falling Among Seniors

As we grow older, it is natural to become more cautious about…
A woman comforts her elderly mother as she contemplates whether it is time for 24-hour dementia care.

Knowing When to Take the Step Toward 24-Hour Dementia Care

Taking good care of a family member with dementia requires…
A female family caregiver creates a schedule and explores other ways to improve her time management in caregiving.

Balancing Act: Strategies for Effective Time Management in Caregiving

How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like…