Respite VS. In-Home Care: What’s the Difference?
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Respite VS. In-Home Care: What’s the Difference? As you start to consider care options for a loved one, you’ll come across a few different types of care services that are available. If you’re new to the world of caregiving, the terminology can be a little confusing. Helping a loved […]
5 Ways You Can Have Peace-of-Mind Taking Care of a Loved One
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 5 Ways You Can Have Peace-of-Mind Taking Care of a Loved One It’s natural for parents to be worried about their children. However, as each generation ages, the tables eventually turn. When caring for an aging loved one, especially one with multiple medical problems, not knowing how they’re doing […]
Why Maintaining a Daily Routine Is Key to Your Loved One’s Comfort
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Why Maintaining a Daily Routine Is Key to Your Loved One’s Comfort Everyone yearns to know their place in the world. For seniors, who are often much more limited than they used to be, this struggle can cause significant mental distress. If you are caring for an aging loved […]
Tips for Transitioning From a Hospital to a Home
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Tips for Transitioning From a Hospital to a Home You or someone you know might have spent some time in the hospital but are making their way back home. Regardless of what kind of hospital care you received, it’s still going to be a transition moving back home after being under the constant […]
Making Family Visits Pleasant And Safe For Elders
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Making Family Visits Pleasant And Safe For Elders Creating comfortable situations for the elderly when mixed ages are visiting can be challenging, but happily the rewards are greater than the effort required. The key to success lies in careful planning, to identify and minimize potential problems. Most of us […]
Adapting to the Changing Needs of Elderly Parents
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Adapting to the Changing Needs of Elderly Parents Dedicating yourself to the care of another person is truly admirable, but it is never easy. For the children of aging parents, becoming a caregiver often comes far sooner than expected, and many feel unprepared. Caring for your elderly parent’s needs, […]
Four Home Accommodations Seniors Should Consider
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Four Home Accommodations Seniors Should Consider Many aging seniors prefer to reside at home rather than spending the rest of their days in a retirement home. However, the home can be a dangerous place for a loved one who lives on their own, which is why you may need […]
Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 Caring for a Loved One With Alzheimer’s Alzheimer’s is among the most common diseases that occur among seniors. Per the Alzheimer’s Association, “An estimated 5.8 million Americans age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia in 2020. Eighty percent are age 75 or older.” Alzheimer’s and dementia are real […]
3 Ways to Help an Aging Loved One Who Refuses In Home Care
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 3 Ways to Help an Aging Loved One Who Refuses In Home Care According to a survey conducted by AARP, 90% of seniors above the age of 65 wish to remain in their homes. Unfortunately, many seniors in the early stages of cognitive impairment can’t always take care of […]
The Importance of Personal Hygiene for Senior Citizens
Start your care plan (206) 362-2366 The Importance of Personal Hygiene for Senior Citizens As you get older, daily activities can become harder for several reasons. One’s memory could be fading, or maybe their physical movements aren’t where they used to be. These changes can result in neglect of your home and yourself. For seniors […]
