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I remember the first time my mom mentioned the term COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) regarding my dad’s illness.  Having worked in senior healthcare for almost 15 years, I was all too familiar with this condition and its inevitable outcome. Once I was an...

One of the challenges that many children of aging parents face is helping their parent accept the need for in home care. Most older adults want to maintain their independence as long as possible, and the idea of having someone they do not know come into their home to...

People are often surprised when they call for more information and we encourage them to call other agencies to compare the services they would receive. For most people, the first time they look into home care for a loved one is when it is needed. This means that what...

Knowing the warning signs of dementia can allow you to get help and early intervention if a loved one is displaying symptoms. Often family members will delay in getting help, dismissing lapses in cognitive functioning as a normal part of the aging process. While...

Eating a balanced diet is essential for seniors, but between 15 to 50% of seniors have poor nutrition and malnutrition. For the sake of convenience, many seniors turn to processed food to save the hassle of cooking and the expense of using fresh ingredients....

An often overlooked aspect of being a caregiver for a loved one is scheduling vacations for yourself. It is common while in the role of a caregiver to go for months and even years without taking a well-deserved and necessary vacation. Often times, the caregiver will...

The importance of safety for a senior living at home cannot be overemphasized. It is often the “little things” that create an unsafe environment with potentially disastrous results. To help assess the safety of your home or of that of a loved one, it is recommended...