Behavior Modification
Home Safety for Seniors with Dementia
Learn about the importance of home safety for seniors with dementia and tips for implementing safety locks and storage solutions.
Aging In Place
Faith In Caregiving
Compassionate Words: A Guiding Light in Caregiving
Caregiver and author Veronica Badowski shares her reflections on using uplifting words in a caregiving setting, drawing on the Bible verse Ephesians 4:29 and the importance of acknowledging pain and suffering.
Aging In Place
Jitterbug Smart3 Smartphone Review : Pros and Cons
Are you in search of a senior-friendly smartphone that combines simplicity, functionality, and peace of mind? Look no further than the Jitterbug Smart3, a phone designed specifically for older adults who desire an easy-to-use device without sacrificing modern features.
The Working Caregiver
Working Family Caregivers: Balancing Responsibilities and Workplace Support
Learn about the various forms of support available for working family caregivers, including benefits offered by employers such as flexible work hours, leave time, and insurance coverage.
Caregiver Tips
Home Health Care Products
Assess basic needs and address social and recreational abilities to successfully age in place. Explore solutions for safety and convenience in the bathroom and kitchen.
Aging In Place
Aging Population Will Benefit
As our aging population grows so to will the growth of the non Medicare home health care agency. This is also known as non skilled home health care
Aging In Place
Creating Memory Boxes for Seniors: Tips and Ideas
Memory boxes are a valuable tool for seniors, helping them stay connected to their past. They come in different forms like baby memory boxes and wedding memory boxes, as well as those for loved ones who have passed away.
Aging In Place
In Home Care is Set Up and You Want it to Run Smoothly
Managing in-home care for seniors can be overwhelming, but with proper communication, compromise and systems in place, it can be done. Learn how to work effectively with in-home care workers, create a comfortable environment, and maintain your own well-being in this guide.
Safety Articles and Checklists
Winter Storm Safety Checklist: Emergency Preparedness
Keep seniors safe during winter storms with our emergency preparedness checklist. Learn about hypothermia prevention and how to respond to weather watches/warnings. Free home safety tips included.
Planning Ahead
Appropriate Levels of Home Care Resources
What are they types of home care resources? Home care resources vary depending on your needs. It is important to understand the types of home care providers and different services that are available to you.
Activities
Empowering Dementia Patients Through Purposeful Housework: A Guide to Meaningful Activities of Daily Living
Housework can be a meaningful activity for those with dementia, but changes in attention to detail may also indicate disease progression. Learn how to offer guidance in small steps and engage your loved one in familiar, enjoyable tasks to alleviate boredom and improve cognitive decline.
Caregiver Support
Yet Another Study Underscores Veteran Suicide Problem
A new study by Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that suicide rates among US military personnel almost doubled between 2001-2011. The report aims to understand suicide trends and improve prevention strategies for this growing concern among military units.