7 Winter Safety Tips for Seniors
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 7 Winter Safety Tips for Seniors As Jack Frost enters your neighborhood, he brings with him cold weather and ice. This slippery, unpredictable weather can pose a threat to people of all ages, but is particularly hazardous to those who are 65 years and older. How does cold weather […]
How to Be a Dementia Caregiver: Tips for Success
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 How to Be a Dementia Caregiver: Tips for Success Caring for dementia patients is often a challenging task. Whether you are a senior caregiving professional or simply looking to care for your parents, grandparents, or loved one with dementia, it’s of utmost importance to approach the whole process with […]
3 Reasons Our Life-Long Memories Are Important
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 3 Reasons Our Life-Long Memories Are Important All of us are prone to reflect on our lives from time to time. For seniors, especially those experiencing some level of dementia, such periods of reminiscence are more than just a way to pass the time; rather, they can stimulate mental […]
5 Ways a Good Diet and Exercise Help You Deal with Aging
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 5 Ways a Good Diet and Exercise Help You Deal with Aging With new fad diets coming into style or being discredited all the time, it can be difficult to separate the good advice from the bad. While many diet and exercise trends focus on seeing short-term results as […]
What is SAD? Recognizing Seasonal Depression in Seniors
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 What is SAD? Recognizing Seasonal Depression in Seniors As the days grow shorter and it becomes more difficult to catch a glimpse of the sun through gray, rainy skies, the likelihood of depression in seniors rises. Seasonal depression can affect anyone who lives farther from the Earth’s equator where […]
Steps to Hiring In-Home Help Through an Agency
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Steps to Hiring In-Home Help Through an Agency As time goes by and loved ones get older, it can become harder for them to comfortably complete various daily tasks. While family members can do everything possible to provide assistance, eventually the need may arise for extra help. Fortunately, many […]
How Parkinson’s Progresses & What to Expect
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 How Parkinson’s Progresses & What to Expect If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Parkinson’s you’re not alone. Around 60,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed annually. Parkinson’s isn’t an easy diagnosis to receive, because currently there’s not a cure for this disease. Thankfully, according […]
How To Transition a Loved One to Hospice
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 How To Transition a Loved One to Hospice Making the decision with your family to transition a loved one into hospice care can feel like a big step. This part of senior care involves important decision-making, and you probably have a lot of questions before beginning the process. For […]
5 Reasons Using a Home Care Agency Makes Your Aging Parent’s Life Easier
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 5 Reasons Using a Home Care Agency Makes Your Aging Parent’s Life Easier As we age, daily activities can become more difficult. Many adult children are willing and eager to help their parents during this stage, and their efforts are valuable. Even though family involvement is indispensable, going it […]
Comfort and Care – The Essentials of End-of-Life Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Comfort and Care – The Essentials of End-of-Life Care There are few moments in life – if any – that are more distressing than watching a loved endure a terminal illness. For those who are the primary caregiver for a family member during this stage, this period is especially […]