Home Care Helps: What to Do If You Notice Changing Care Needs in Seniors
Ready or not, the holiday season is upon us! As you prepare for family get-togethers, there’s something more to consider besides which gifts to buy, what dishes to prepare, and just how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it’s very common to notice changes in older loved ones you have […]
How Home Care Can Help Older Adults Manage Long-Standing Health Conditions
Did you ever get up in the morning and realize, as soon as you got out of bed, that it was going to be “one of those days?” Maybe you slept through your alarm, tripped over the dog, and then remembered you were out of coffee. These small nuisances, however, pale in comparison of what […]
Care Tips for Symptoms of Late Stage Alzheimer’s: Part 3 of 3
Receiving the news that a loved one has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s is life-changing. Thinking through the numerous elements and aspects of the disease as well as its impact, both now and in the long term, can be overwhelming. In this three-part series, we have explored the early, middle and later stages of Alzheimer’s, detailing […]
Causes of Extreme Fatigue in the Elderly and Tips to Help
Springing our clocks forward left a lot of us feeling sluggish from losing that extra hour of sleep. But before long, our bodies have adjusted to the time change and life goes on. Imagine, however, feeling exhausted and lethargic almost all of the time, regardless of how much you sleep. For seniors experiencing chronic fatigue, […]
Choosing Home Health Care for a Senior You Love
It wasn’t long ago when there was an overall presumption that when we grow older, we’ll naturally need to move into an assisted living facility or nursing home. There’s now an increased awareness that choosing home health care during the course of aging can be a feasible option. There is also additional knowledge since the […]
How to Start Talking with Older Parents About Long Term Care Planning
Being together over the holidays is a great time to catch up and an ideal time to have discussions about long term care planning with elderly parents. Having an open and honest conversation around care needs, home modifications and finances is essential to help fulfill the wishes of senior loved ones. Inspired Home Care, a […]
The Importance of Cognitive Health for Seniors
Forgetfulness. Confusion. Disorientation. These as well as other impacts of cognitive decline make life challenging for seniors and those who care for them, and may derive from: Genetics Health conditions such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, as well as others Brain injury Medication side effects Poor lifestyle choices And much more Yet it […]
The Importance of Addressing Senior Mental Health
They are called our “golden years” for good reason; growing older brings with it an abundance of benefits, including increased wisdom, the freedom to experience life without having the responsibilities of a job and young family to raise, together with the opportunity to spend more time with family members and engaging in pursuits we enjoy. […]
Pandemic Fatigue in Older Adults: Tips to Help
It’s been over 6 months since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The restrictions which have been put in place to emphasize safety can begin to wear on us all, and while there’s a natural desire to want to “get back to normal,” there is a new worry: pandemic fatigue in older adults. Pandemic fatigue is a […]
Shopping for Senior Care Services: Questions to Ask
Finding the right care solution for a senior family member is one of the most significant as well as daunting decisions you will face. Ensuring the safety of the senior is paramount, but there are some additional considerations as well, for example, whether the senior’s quality of life and capacity to thrive and continue to […]