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7 Tips for the Best Home Health Care Experience
Home health care is typically recommended for seniors who are leaving the hospital or another acute care setting after a procedure, surgery, or other health situation to help them recover. Whether the hospital stay was planned or not, it’s common for the patient’s family members to feel uncertain or anxious about the patient’s return home. […]
Care Options When Your Aging Parent Lives Alone and Needs Help
Recognizing that your aging parent can no longer manage alone can feel overwhelming and scary. Gaining awareness of your parent’s needs and how well they’re managing on their own can give you the clarity to make choices with confidence. This guide will walk you through common challenges aging parents face when living alone and outline […]
How To Create a Loved One’s Birthday Celebration in a Nursing Home
Birthdays can feel bittersweet later in life, especially after a transition to a care setting, like a nursing home or memory care, but they are still an important reason to celebrate. Celebrating your loved one’s birthday can bring joy to their day and give you and other family members the opportunity to connect with each […]
Signs That Your Aging Parent Needs More Help Than You Can Give
Caring for an aging parent is a journey filled with challenges, rewards, and continual ebbs and flows as your parent’s needs change. Recognizing these changes and assessing your capacity to support your parent are necessary components of caregiving. This article explores key physical, cognitive, and emotional changes in your parent, as well as your capacity […]
11 Ways To Maximize Your Assisted Living Services
Assisted living is an effective care option for seniors, offering support with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and eating, but it’s important to stay involved in your own care. This article shares simple, practical tips to help you understand your care, ask questions, and speak up when something doesn’t feel right. You’ll learn how […]
When Home Care Is No Longer Enough: Talking to Your Parent and Exploring Options
It can be difficult to face the reality that home care may no longer be enough help for your aging parent. You may find yourself grappling with questions about the next steps and how to proceed. This guide will help you recognize the signs, navigate talking to your parent, and explore next steps for ensuring […]