Deck the Halls Right for Safer Holidays for Seniors

Holidays for Seniors

The holiday season presents a wonderful chance for you to visit with senior loved ones that you may not have been able to spend a lot of quality time with for a while. Additionally, it is a very good time to see to it that holidays for seniors are safe in addition to being joyful. Whether your older loved one … Read More

The Scientific Importance of Social Activities for Seniors

The Scientific Importance of Social Activities for Seniors

It seems intuitive to some people that interacting socially with others elevates wellbeing by maintaining connections to other people’s experiences, beliefs, problems, humor, opinions, and a host of other human happenings. Now, scientific studies are displaying the benefits of social activities for seniors that could boost the wellness of the brain and the body. The results point clearly to the … Read More

Bathroom Safety Tips for Seniors in Honor of National Bath Safety Month

Bathroom Safety Tips

How could something that’s so comforting and relaxing, like a nice, warm bath, be one of the greatest dangers to seniors? The truth is, combining slick surfaces, slippery shampoo and very warm water create a number of potential hazards to seniors, especially the danger of falling – one of the most severe risks to older people. January is set aside … Read More

To Have a Bath or Not to Have a Bath? – Bathing Solutions for the Elderly

bathing solutions

What feels finer than sinking into a warm, relaxing bath at the conclusion of a long, stressful day? While many of us relish the wonderful comfort that bathtime brings, for seniors, especially those struggling with the challenges of dementia or Alzheimer’s disease, to have a bath is anything but blissful. For a variety of reasons, such as memory problems, feelings … Read More

ADLs and IADLs and Why They Matter

In your research for in-home care, you are likely to hear some unfamiliar terms. When assessing your care needs or those of your loved ones, terms like ADLs and IADLs will come up frequently. So just what do those terms mean and why do they matter? ADL stands for “Activities of Daily Living”. A person’s Activities of Daily Living include … Read More