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5 Key Signs Your Senior Loved One Might Need Help at Home
5 Key Signs Your Senior Loved One Might Need Help at Home Are you worried your aging parent or loved one may be struggling to live safely and independently at home? Knowing when to step in isn’t always easy—many seniors try to maintain their independence and may downplay their struggles. As an attentive family member or caregiver, recognizing subtle [...]
7 Tips for Supporting Elderly Family During the Holiday Season
7 Tips for Supporting Elderly Family During the Holiday Season The holidays are a time for gathering with family, but when you're a caregiver for an aging parent, things can feel different. Perhaps your mom’s dementia is worsening, or your dad has become frail. You worry they may not be able to join the celebration and, if they do, [...]
5 Ways Home Care for Seniors with Diabetes Can Help
5 Ways Home Care for Seniors with Diabetes Can Help Do you have aging loved ones who are living with diabetes? This chronic condition affects how the body turns food into energy, and over time, it can lead to serious health problems like heart disease, kidney disease, and vision loss. Managing diabetes is crucial for maintaining health and independence, [...]
Balancing Work and Caregiving: Strategies That Actually Help
Balancing Work and Caregiving: Strategies That Actually Help Have you ever had to cancel an important work meeting because it conflicted with your mom’s doctor’s appointment? Do you use your lunch hour to check on your dad and make sure he took his medication? If you answered "yes," you are not alone. Juggling professional responsibilities with the needs of [...]
Cooking Safety for Older Adults: A Complete Guide
Cooking Safety for Older Adults: A Complete Guide The kitchen is often called the heart of the home, a place filled with the wonderful aromas of favorite meals and the warmth of shared memories. For many older adults, cooking is a cherished routine that brings comfort and independence. However, the kitchen can also present significant safety risks, especially as [...]
15 Essential Life Hacks for Seniors to Make Life Easier
15 Essential Life Hacks for Seniors to Make Life Easier Making Life Easier for Seniors Worsening eyesight, arthritis, memory loss, and other age-related conditions can make even the simplest day-to-day tasks challenging—especially for seniors who live alone. These changes can impact everything from opening a jar to remembering medication, but simple solutions can significantly improve senior independence and safety [...]
A Practical Guide to Fall Prevention: Avoid Common Mistakes and Keep Seniors Safe
A Practical Guide to Fall Prevention: Avoid Common Mistakes and Keep Seniors Safe Ten Steps to Prevent Falls When it comes to fall prevention, the odds are often stacked against aging loved ones. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one out of every four seniors will fall this year—making falls the leading cause of injuries [...]
10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout (And How to Address Them)
10 Signs of Caregiver Burnout (And How to Address Them) Caring for a loved one can be one of the most fulfilling experiences in life. It offers a unique opportunity to provide comfort, support, and connection. However, the demands of this role can also be incredibly challenging. When you’re focused on someone else’s health and well-being, it's easy to [...]
7 Benefits of Becoming a Caregiver: A Rewarding Career Choice
7 Benefits of Becoming a Caregiver: A Rewarding Career Choice Are you looking for a flexible schedule that will allow you to be home with your children before and after school or take aging loved ones to doctor’s appointments? Do you need a part-time job while finishing your education? Are you a retired professional looking for a meaningful way [...]
10 Proven Healthy Aging Tips: Stay Active, Sharp, and Thriving
10 Proven Healthy Aging Tips: Stay Active, Sharp, and Thriving Embrace Healthy Aging You’ve seen the ads—silver-haired men and women cycling, running, boating, and living their golden years to the fullest. But what does it take to enjoy a similar lifestyle? “As we age, our minds and bodies change. Prioritizing healthy habits can help you deal with those changes [...]
7 Essential Ways Home Care Enhances Hospice Support for Patients and Families
7 Essential Ways Home Care Enhances Hospice Support for Patients and Families Understanding the Role of Home Care in Hospice If you’re familiar with hospice, you know that the care, comfort, and support team members provide makes end-of-life situations a little easier for patients and their families. However, combining home care and hospice support can ensure that all of [...]
5 Proven Lifestyle Habits to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
5 Proven Lifestyle Habits to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease: A Growing Concern in the U.S. Currently in the U.S., more than 7 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, that number is expected to rise to 13.8 million by 2050. “Working with seniors and their families, we understand that just [...]
Essential Nutrition Tips for Older Adults: Healthy Aging Starts Here
Essential Nutrition Tips for Older Adults: Healthy Aging Starts Here What’s in your mom’s refrigerator - fresh fruits and vegetables or hot dogs and canned peaches? Why Nutrition Matters as We Age As we grow older, our nutritional needs change. Older adults often require fewer calories but need more nutrients to maintain their health and vitality. Understanding these changes [...]
Is Home Care the Right Choice for Your Aging Loved Ones? Discover the Benefits of Home Care For Seniors
Is Home Care the Right Choice for Your Aging Loved Ones? Discover the Benefits of Home Care For Seniors Why Consider Home Care for Your Aging Loved Ones? You’re worried about your dad. He’s healthy, but, ever since your mom died, he hasn’t been taking care of himself of his home. Is it time to move him into a [...]
10 Essential Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving: Supporting Aging Loved Ones from Afar
10 Essential Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers: Supporting Aging Loved Ones from Afar Your aging mom lives by herself. She doesn’t drive anymore, so she’s lost touch with her friends and given up her hobbies. You visit as often as you can but, because she lives in Missouri and you live in Nebraska, you worry it’s not often enough. “At [...]
The Power of Presence: Enhancing Hospice Care Support with Compassionate Home Care
The Power of Presence: Enhancing Hospice Care with Compassionate Home Support The Growing Need for Connection in Hospice Care As people age, the need for connection and companionship becomes increasingly important. This is especially true for people who are nearing the end of life. Experts say it’s not unusual for seniors in hospice care to experience feelings of loneliness [...]
What are ADLs and IADLs: A Guide for Seniors
Understanding ADLs and IADLs: A Guide for Seniors As you navigate your senior care journey, you’ll like hear medical professionals, social workers and other senior care professionals refer to Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) “ADLs are and IADLs refer to the skills necessary for people to live independently,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder [...]
Supporting Seniors: Effective Aging in Place
Supporting Seniors: Effective Aging in Place Challenges Faced by Seniors Aging in Place Do your older loved ones have everything they need to remain in their home as they age? According to a new study, the answer is probably no. The study, conducted by Gallup and West Health, showed 60% of Americans agree that more needs to be done [...]
Healthy Aging: Importance of Staying Hydrated
Healthy Aging: Importance of Staying Hydrated Understanding Hydration and Its Importance for Seniors Water is more than a refreshing thirst-quencher - especially for seniors. As the temperature rises, so does the risk of dehydration, which affects the body’s ability to function normally. Older people are at higher risk of dehydration, because older bodies have less ability to hold on [...]
Navigating End-of-Life Care: Home Care and Hospice Together
Navigating End-of-Life Care: Home Care and Hospice Together Understanding the Importance of End-of-Life Care If you’re familiar with hospice, you know that providers are God-sends during an emotional and stressful time - providing pain management as well as compassionate support and comfort to patients and their families. “Navigating end-of-life situations is never easy, but families don’t have to do [...]
Understanding Aging Parents’ Care Options Today
Understanding Aging Parents' Care Options Today The Importance of Understanding Senior Care Options Your mom has lived independently in your family home for nearly 50 years, but it’s getting harder for her to take care of the house and herself. What are your options? “If you’re in this situation, you’re not alone. Most seniors want to remain in their [...]
5 Benefits of Home Care Transportation Services for Seniors
5 Benefits of Home Care Transportation Services for Seniors Recognizing the Warning Signs: When Seniors Should Stop Driving Do your aging loved ones drive much slower than the speed limit? Does they get lost when driving familiar routes? Have you noticed unexplained dents or scratches on her car? If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s probably [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease: What the Numbers Reveal
Alzheimer’s Disease: What the Numbers Reveal Alzheimer's Disease: What to Know Did you know that brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease can begin to occur 10. 15 or even 20 years before symptoms like memory loss become noticeable? “Most people know that Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease, but there’s a lot about the disease that people don’t understand,” said [...]
Home Care for Veterans: What You Need to Know
Home Care for Veterans: What You Need to Know The Importance of Home Care for Veterans Our Veterans courageously served our nation and, as they age, it’s our honor to serve them - helping them live safely and independently in their homes for as long as possible. “At HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN), we’re committed to providing exceptional home care [...]
Essential Tips for Traveling with Seniors: A Guide for Family Road Trips
Essential Tips for Traveling with Seniors: A Guide for Family Road Trips Key Considerations for a Smooth Journey with Seniors Are your senior loved ones traveling with you on this summer’s family vacation? “Lots of great memories are made on summer road trips, so it’s wonderful when grandma and grandpa are able to travel with the rest of the [...]