What Are the Benefits of Hospice Care?
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 What Are the Benefits of Hospice Care? For many people, hospice is a very frightening word because it is associated with the end of a life. One of the biggest myths surrounding hospice care is that it means that a family has given up and submitted their loved one […]
8 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 8 Ways to Avoid Diabetes Complications Diabetes is a chronic disease in which the levels of glucose, or sugar, in the blood are higher than they should be, and there is not enough insulin, a hormone produced by the pancreas to control it. Unfortunately there are complications that can […]
Understanding Parkinson’s Disease and the Need for Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Understanding Parkinson’s Disease and the Need for Care April is National Parkinson’s Awareness Month. According to the U.S. Department of Human and Health Services, approximately 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in a typical year. But despite its prevalence and its public association with beloved celebrities, there’s quite […]
5 Exercises You Can Do To Keep Your Mind Active
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 5 Exercises You Can Do To Keep Your Mind Active Moderate memory loss is a typical sign of aging. But that doesn’t mean you and your loved ones can’t go out of your way to improve your memory and boost your cognitive skills. Consider the following five exercises you […]
Keeping a Busy Schedule While Caring for a Loved One – You Can Do It!
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Keeping a Busy Schedule While Caring for a Loved One – You Can Do It! When caring for an aging or sick loved one, it’s natural to want to devote all your time and attention to their needs. But what about your needs? Between work, personal responsibilities and other duties, it […]
Four Ways To Cope With Depression Among Seniors
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Four Ways To Cope With Depression Among Seniors Depression is a common affliction among the elderly. More than 6 million Americans over the age of 65 are affected by late-life depression. Only around 10 percent seek treatment for depression however. A stigma surrounds the topic of depression, particularly among […]
The Benefit of Music Therapy for Alzheimer’s & Dementia
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 The Benefit of Music Therapy for Alzheimer’s & Dementia You’re surrounded by music, whether you know it or not. You hear it while you’re out shopping, sitting in restaurants and during commercials. Outside of happenstance, you probably immerse yourself in music recreationally, by playing an instrument, going to concerts […]
Three Ways Practicing Gratitude May Improve Your Health
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 How to Retain Independence as We Age One of the biggest fears people say they have about growing older is losing their independence, either due to illness, physical limitations, or simply an aging body that doesn’t perform as well as it used to. Freedom to live our lives the […]
How to Retain Independence as We Age
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 How to Retain Independence as We Age One of the biggest fears people say they have about growing older is losing their independence, either due to illness, physical limitations, or simply an aging body that doesn’t perform as well as it used to. Freedom to live our lives the […]
Simple Ways to Reduce Caregiver Stress
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Simple Ways to Reduce Caregiver Stress Many caregivers struggle with burnout because you’re always at your best when caring for others and it’s important to be at the top of your game. But it’s also important to have a healthy outlet for the feelings of stress and anxiety that […]