Of the nearly 4000 seniors we have moved, most really wanted to stay in their homes. If you have the finances and are willing to accept help, check out the services that are available in your area and cost...
One of the most common problems with dementia is managing sleep. Many dementia and Alzheimer's patients have trouble sleeping and this can lead to further loss of cognitive ability as well as instability. Sleep problems can become quite an...
As we age and find ourselves or our spouse ill or disabled, there is a great likelihood that one or the other will become our spouse's caregiver. While we may have experience as a caregiver for our parents, becoming...
Having choices at the end of your life and being comfortable as well as feeling loved while in palliative care are choices not available to all seniors. Most seniors have a choice of staying at home with a loved...
Chances are good that you have played a game or two of hide-and-go-seek in your time. One designated person will go on a merry chase to find other players. Caregivers (those individuals helping and supporting others due to disability,...
We have worked with over 3200 seniors and their families and we are constantly dealing with the fact that most seniors do not want to leave their homes. This is because previous generations felt they were leaving their homes...
One of the most difficult adjustments most seniors have to make as they age is how much control they have over their own lives. Seniors want to stay independent as much as possible. From when and what they eat...
It can be the poor quality of food in a restaurant, the cold weather outside or the slow customer service in a store. Humans naturally complain about many things, rather than compliment. It is human nature to prefer to...
The homecare industry is growing at a rate six times greater than that of the average growth percentage of 6.5% across all professions. While this may seem like a positive development for the industry, the truth is that homecare...
Caregivers and relatives of the elderly can find that as their loved ones and patients age, they begin to show symptoms of senior paranoia. This can be concerning and heart wrenching.
Symptoms of senior paranoia can include:
Believing there is someone...