Five Myths about Nutrition for Seniors
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Five Myths about Nutrition for Seniors As we age, our appetites may change for any number of reasons – a loss of a spouse may mean we’re eating alone, our aging taste buds can’t discern differences in in flavor, or medications may make foods less appetizing. And yet, nutrition […]
Parkinson’s Care Planning from Certified Care Managers
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Parkinson’s Care Planning from Certified Care Managers If you or your loved one are living with a complex chronic disease, such as Parkinson’s, it is important to make sure that proper care planning is in place. Parkinson’s is a chronic and progressive disorder that impacts millions of people worldwide, […]
Top Qualities to Look For In a Good Caregiver
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 The Psychological Benefits of Senior Companion Care As your loved ones age, you don’t always have time to be there for them. Caregivers are a reliable addition to your support system that can provide everything from health care to companionship to the people that mean the most to you. […]
Beat The Heat: Tips for Avoiding Heat Stroke and Exhaustion
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Beat The Heat: Tips for Avoiding Heat Stroke and Exhaustion Summer is the perfect time to embrace the great outdoors while soaking up the sun, but as we head into some of the hottest months of the year it’s imperative to keep your health a top priority. According to […]
The Psychological Benefits of Senior Companion Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 The Psychological Benefits of Senior Companion Care As you age, obstacles arise that can make participating in your favorite activities more difficult. For example, if you’re used to having the freedom to leave the house when you want, but realize it’s no longer safe for you to drive, becoming […]
3 Ways Chronic Disease Can Affect Your Relationships
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 3 Ways Chronic Disease Can Affect Your Relationships Through all stages of life, our satisfaction and our happiness depend largely on the quality of our relationships with others. For those suffering from chronic disease, the stress of coping can put significant strain on the relationships that should form one’s […]
Start the New Year Off on the Right Foot – The Importance of Foot Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Start the New Year Off on the Right Foot – The Importance of Foot Care Most of us take our feet for granted. But these marvels of engineering play an important role in moving us through the world and maintaining our independence as we age. Because of all the […]
Everything You Need to Know About Multiple Sclerosis
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 The 5 Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer Multiple sclerosis, often shortened to MS, is a disease that causes the immune system to attack the nerves in your body. Over time, the protective coating surrounding the nerve is eaten way, and symptoms such as pain, fatigue, and loss of vision […]
Caregiving from a Distance
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Caregiving from a Distance You get a call from your parents’ neighbor that your mom has been hospitalized after a bad fall. Or that their home is beginning to show signs of neglect. For adult children whose parents live far away, calls like this can create challenges on how […]
The 5 Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 The 5 Warning Signs of Prostate Cancer This September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month. According to the American Cancer Society, “about one in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer during his lifetime.” Due to the commonality of prostate cancer, Prostate Cancer Awareness Month is a great time […]