Winter Safety for Seniors
Ensure your loved one’s safety during this season in their own homes. Having a Happier at Home caregiver to monitor your loved one during the cold winter months will help to avoid any risks. Older adults must take extra precautions when braving the cold in the frigid winter months. In this climate, senior citizens are […]
Paying for Home Care Services
Home care services may be paid for through a variety of sources, but don’t assume that anyone will definitely pay for the type of home care you feel is needed. The only way to guarantee you receive the services and the number of hours of care you wish is to pay privately, or in other terms to “self-pay”. i. Consumer-directed, or through an agency ii. Very complicated to […]
January is National Eye Care Month: Are $1 Readers Hurting Your Eyes?
Who amongst you has been able to read prescription bottles, lists of ingredients, or any fine print, only to learn that once you are in your late 40’s, find it a challenge? It’s a common problem due to a condition called presbyopia, where the lens in your eye loses flexibility, which makes it difficult to […]
Keeping on Track with Your 2024 New Year’s Resolutions
We all have the best intentions to stick to New Year’s resolutions, but so often these resolutions drop off quickly. Why not make it part of your routine to have a half-year check-in? Did you write down your goals, write down your plan to achieve them, and journal throughout the year? This will help to […]
How To Determine If Someone Needs Help
The loss of family members and friends, a change in living arrangements or finances, retirement, the loss of driving privileges, and even the death of a pet are lifestyle transitions that may affect your loved one. Ideally, they will ask for our help during times like these, but, as family members have learned, this may […]
The Changing Voice in the Elderly
As people age, the larynx (voice box), vocal cords, and voice-producing mechanism age just as the rest of the body. Age-related voice changes develop as muscle and other tissues in the larynx and vocal cords shrink, thin, and stiffen. Voice changes can begin as young as age 50. Causes: Symptoms: Depending on the cause treatments may include:
Fun Gift Ideas for Seniors
It can be a challenge to find a meaningful gift for the elderly; especially when so many insist on not receiving gifts. How do you find that unique gift that will give your loved one an unexpected surprise? The ideal gift will bring a smile to their faces and enrich their lives and make it […]
Alzheimer’s Disease – Handling Agitation
Some of the greatest challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia are the behavior changes that often occur. One of the most challenging behaviors is the agitation that may come along with dementia. “Agitation” refers to a range of behaviors associated with dementia, including irritability, sleeplessness, and verbal or physical aggression. Often these types […]
Alzheimer’s Disease – Handling Wandering
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month Some of the greatest challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia are the behavior changes that often occur. Educating yourself about the changes and how to handle them is a good place to start. Those with dementia walk, seemingly aimlessly, for a variety of reasons, such as boredom, medication […]
Benefits of Geriatric Care Management & Advocacy
With constant changes in healthcare, creating a solid care plan can be a confusing and challenging ordeal. A Geriatric Care Manager can help you navigate the system by interacting with healthcare and other service providers to make sure the patients receive quality care and are also protected from those individuals who may take advantage of […]
