A Guide For Family Caregivers
Choosing Home Care for Your Loved One Choosing a home care agency for your aging loved one can be a challenge. Like other types of purchases, it pays to do your research and compare options. Senior care is one of the fastest growing industries in the country. There are large differences among competitors in the… Continue reading Choosing a Home Care Agency- The Ultimate Cheat Sheet
Healthy meal prep can promote both enjoyment and health in the elderly. Favorite recipes can provide comfort, spark happy memories and bring people together. Holidays are often celebrated with a family meal. The memories surrounding those meals can often be some of the happiest times in ones life. Continue reading for tips on healthy meal… Continue reading Healthy Meal Prep for Elderly
Visiting elderly loved ones in Memory care. Does it make a difference? How do you make the most of the visit? Recently, I had the opportunity to interview Laura Smothers-Chu of Befriended Heart which is a practical and optimistic step-by-step approach to dementia, tailored to daughters https://www.joyindementia.com/ Many of the helpful tips I received from… Continue reading Visiting Elderly in Memory Care
Caring for Elderly Parents, what legal documents do you need? When faced with being a caregiver for an aging loved one, it is always best to plan ahead. This includes the legal aspects. The legal terms and documents that are important in relation to being someone’s caregiver can be very confusing. We recommend this Checklist for… Continue reading Caring for Elderly Parents -Legal Documents
Best Gifts for Elderly. You might be wondering about best gift ideas for your elderly family member or friend for Valentine’s Day. Or maybe you are planning a trip to a local nursing home to spread some Valentine’s joy! Flowers and chocolate may not be the best ideas for elderly people. This list will help… Continue reading Best Gifts for Elderly Valentine’s Edition
Senior Home Care might seem like a daunting subject when you have an aging loved one. Many seniors wish to age in place at home but that can be challenging. You may find you need added support to make that goal possible. But what are the options? (Friends: The links in this post are affiliate… Continue reading Senior Home Care – Types & Costs
EARLY ONSET ALZHEIMER'S The risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease increases significantly with age. It mainly affects people over 65, and the risk doubles every five years after that. However, up to 5 percent of individuals living with Alzheimer’s have Early Onset which occurs before age 65. Sometimes even as young as their 40s or 50s.… Continue reading Early Onset Alzheimer’s
6 BEST ESSENTIAL OILS FOR DEMENTIA What are the 6 BEST essential oils for dementia & essential oils for anti aging? Essential oils for dementia and Alzheimer's can have great benefits. Aromatherapy for dementia can help with many different areas of wellness. Anti aging essential oils can help with mood, sleep, anxiety and many other… Continue reading Essential Oils For Dementia
Nearly 10 thousand Americans turn 65 each day. Many are considered low income and have limited resources. This makes it difficult for them to even provide for their own basic needs. Here are some great FREE assistance resources for those that have limited personal resources. First, the AARP is a great resource to help you… Continue reading Free Assistance Resources for the Elderly
As your loved one ages, it is important to plan ahead for their long term care. You want to ensure that your loved one is financially set for their future as well as in the even of an emergency. Recently, I interviewed Jenevieve Lenz, MBA and wealth advisor for First Financial Group. In this blog… Continue reading Long Term Care: Financial Tips