Building healthy habits is one of the keys to health and longevity. In fact, as the National Institute of Health (NIH) explains: “Lots of things you do impact your health …
Managing Caregiver Guilt and Stress
Being a caregiver to an aging parent or family member is a supreme act of love and kindness. It’s one of the most gracious and generous things you can do …
How Seniors and Caregivers Can Manage ‘Cabin Fever’
Feeling cooped up by the long, tough winter weather? Starting to feel down in the dumps, now that the holiday season has come to a close? If you’re experiencing a …
How Can I Help a Senior Age In Place Successfully?
In a study from the AARP, more than 80% of adults said that they would prefer to age in place for as long as possible as they got older, rather …
My Senior Loved One Is Refusing to Eat! What Can I Do to Help?
Growing up, your mom and dad always encouraged you to eat well. Now, however, your parents are getting older — and you’re starting to notice that they barely eat anything …
10 Inspiring Quotes Perfect for the Start of a New Year
Looking for some inspiration? The beginning of a new year can present a wonderful opportunity to take some time to rest, recharge, and refocus on the most important things in …
Helping Seniors Set New Year’s Resolutions
A new year means a fresh start, which presents a wonderful opportunity for older adults to adopt habits that can allow them to become healthier and feel better — not …
Who Can Benefit the Most from Companion Care?
Companion care is about providing older adults with the support and attention they need to thrive, using a two-pronged approach. On one side of things, companion care is about providing …
Caring for an Aging Parent? Here Are Five Ways to Protect Your Own Peace of Mind
As a family caregiver, what are you doing to to protect your own health and peace of mind? If you’re looking after an older adult, this is an important question …
Non-Medical Home Care and Its Advantages, Explained
If you are exploring long-term care for yourself or a loved one, chances are you have spent plenty of time looking into all of your choices when it comes to …
Helping Seniors Build Healthy Habits
Building healthy habits is one of the keys to health and longevity. In fact, as the National Institute of Health (NIH) explains: “Lots of things you do impact your health …
How Can I Help a Senior Age In Place Successfully?
In a study from the AARP, more than 80% of adults said that they would prefer to age in place for as long as possible as they got older, rather …
10 Inspiring Quotes Perfect for the Start of a New Year
Looking for some inspiration? The beginning of a new year can present a wonderful opportunity to take some time to rest, recharge, and refocus on the most important things in …
Winter Outdoor Safety for Seniors
The winter months can be a great opportunity to cozy up indoors — or go out and explore! For seniors across the country, life doesn’t slow down just because the …
How Family Caregivers Can Recharge During the Winter Months
For family caregivers, every day is a chance to make a difference in the lives of their elderly loved ones. But who is watching out for the caregivers — especially …
Giving Thanks for All the Caregivers Out There
It’s the time of year for giving thanks — and we wanted to take a moment to offer our deepest gratitude to all of the caregivers out there! As Thanksgiving …
Five Great Games to Play With Your Elderly Loved Ones
Never underestimate the power of a good game! For seniors, playing fun, low-impact brain games can be a great way to stay sharp and alert over time. In fact, studies …
Positive New Year’s Resolutions for Caregivers
The end of one year and the start of another can be hectic, especially for family caregivers. This time of year means holiday celebrations to plan for, family gatherings to …
Preparing for a Healthy, Fulfilling Thanksgiving
What’s your favorite thing about Thanksgiving? Is it the food? The chance to catch up with your friends and family? Or is it the football and fall fun that get …
Five Amazing Ways That Staying Social Can Help Seniors Stay Healthy
Over time, it can be harder for older adults to connect with others and keep up their social lives, as changing health factors and relationships take an effect. Changes to …
Managing Caregiver Guilt and Stress
Being a caregiver to an aging parent or family member is a supreme act of love and kindness. It’s one of the most gracious and generous things you can do …
How Seniors and Caregivers Can Manage ‘Cabin Fever’
Feeling cooped up by the long, tough winter weather? Starting to feel down in the dumps, now that the holiday season has come to a close? If you’re experiencing a …
Study: Older Adults Know the Importance of Hiring a Caregiver
As you watch your parents and other important loved ones grow older, you’re bound to have some questions — and quite a few fears. More likely than not, your senior …
Are Seniors At Risk of Seasonal Affective Disorder?
Here in Chicago and around the country, the winter season brings gray days and frigid temperatures, sometimes for weeks on end. During the winter months, it’s easy for people of …
Making Mealtimes Easier for Seniors
Mealtimes can be challenging for older adults. While a little bit of an appetite loss is normal with age, many seniors undergo other changes that make eating feel more like …
How to Help Seniors Avoid Holiday Scams and Fraud
The holiday season is fast approaching, bringing joy, comfort, love – and the very real threat of scams and fraud. All across the country, millions of people are preparing to …
The Importance of Finding a Trained, Bonded Caregiver
It’s a big step to invite a professional caregiver into the home of your aging loved one. It’s very different than having someone stop by to deliver food, say, or …
Caregiver’s Need To Be Healthy Too
I think that it is important for a caregiver to take care of themselves as well as the client. Nobody can take good care of others if they are not …
Inspiration for Companions
I have always wanted to work with the elderly. Ever since I was a boy, I would gravitate towards older people. I found them fascinating, funny, wise, and (mostly) open …