How Technology is Empowering Seniors to Age in Place Safely and Independently
Why Technology is Essential for Seniors Aging in Place While it can sometimes be challenging, more and more seniors are turning to technology to help them remain in their homes as they age. “Certainly, nothing replaces the personal touch, but technology can help improve seniors’ lives and help them age a little more gracefully,” said […]
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Recognizing and Managing Caregiver Stress
It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Recognizing and Managing Caregiver Stress It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Recognizing and Managing Caregiver Stress Are you feeling overwhelmed or worried? Have you lost interest in activities you used to enjoy? Are you sleeping too much or too little? What is Caregiver Stress? “Caring for an aging loved […]
Ensuring Senior Hydration: Vital Tips to Prevent Dehydration in Elderly Loved Ones
Ensuring Senior Hydration: Vital Tips to Prevent Dehydration in Elderly Loved Ones “I thought he was having a stroke.” That’s how Debbie Hilt, a consultant with the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN) describes her 95-year-old dad’s scary bout with dehydration. “I called to check in and noticed right away that he wasn’t himself,” Hilt said. “He […]
The Benefits of Music Therapy for Older Adults and Dementia Patients
The Benefits of Music Therapy for Older Adults and Dementia Patients We know music is good for the soul, but did you know it’s also good for the mind? How Music Stimulates the Brain Studies show that music brings our senses to life and stimulates many parts of the brain at the same time, including […]
Keeping Your Senior Safe This Winter
Keeping Your Senior Safe This Winter Keeping Your Senior Safe This Winter While winter can be a wonderland, it’s important to remember that colder temperatures, ice, snow and hours of darkness can pose serious risks for older adults. “The cold weather months present some significant challenges for older adults,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations […]
Women and Heart Disease – Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore
Women and Heart Disease – Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore Women and Heart Disease – Symptoms You Shouldn’t Ignore Women and heart disease More than 60 million women in the U.S. are living with some form of heart disease. Heart disease and stroke can affect a woman at any age. Heart disease is the number one […]
Ten Ways to Honor Older Veterans This Veterans Day
Ten Ways to Honor Older Veterans This Veterans Day Ten Ways to Honor Older Veterans This Veterans Day Few people deserve our respect and gratitude more than the brave men and women who served in the military. At the HomeCare Advocacy Network, we’re proud and privileged to care for older veterans and their family members […]
7 Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress
7 Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress 7 Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress You missed an important meeting at work, because your mom fell in the shower. You left your son’s big soccer game to take your dad to a doctor’s appointment. You forgot to make cookies for your daughter’s school bake sale, because you were […]
More Than a Meal on the Menu
More Than a Meal on the Menu More Than a Meal on the Menu When is the last time you enjoyed a meal with your aging loved ones? Research shows that seniors who regularly dine with friends and family tend to eat more and make healthier choices. More importantly, most older adults say they feel […]
How Children Can Help With Caregiving
How Children Can Help With Caregiving Caring for Children and Aging Parents Are you a member of the sandwich generation – someone who is raising children while, at the same time, caring for aging parents? If so, you know that you have to make the most of every minute in every day. “Caring for children […]