Category: Caregivers and Live in Care

The Benefits of In-Home Care Services for Plano, TX Seniors

As we age, it’s only natural that we require a bit more support with day-to-day tasks. However, for seniors living in Plano, TX, the thought of leaving the comfort of their own home can be a daunting one. Thankfully, in-home care has become an increasingly popular option for those who want to maintain their independence […]

At Home Physical Therapy for Seniors – How To Do It Right

How Does Physical Therapy Help Seniors     Improves Mobility Physical Therapy can improve mobility, balance, and coordination through controlled exercises and movements that strengthen muscles and work on hand-eye coordination.  This makes it easier for seniors to move around and perform daily activities like going for a walk, cooking, gardening, etc.  Improved mobility also […]

Comparing Live-in Care at home vs Assisted Living

More than 46 million Americans today are over the age of 65. By 2040, 1 in 5 Americans will be age 65 or older. A definitively aging population has many factors to consider. And a key factor will be how to plan for care in their aging years.    There are multiple options when it […]

UTIs in Elderly Women Why do they keep coming back and what should you do?

Urinary Tract Infections are one of the most common afflictions in women aged 65 and older. Studies show that women 65+ get UTI’s one or more times annually and they usually become a recurring issue. Unlike UTI’s that occur when women are younger and are approached by drinking cranberry juice and 8 glasses of water […]

Visiting Grandparents: 5 Tips for Planning a Successful Holiday Visit

With the festive season around the corner, planning visits to see grandparents is a common occurrence for many people. Visiting a grandparent living with Alzheimers or Dementia requires special considerations and thoughtful planning to ensure that the visit goes well for both you and your loved one.    Here are 5 tips for planning a […]

Caring For a Loved One with Parkinson’s At Home – Tips For Long-Term Success!

In the United States, there are approximately a million people that suffer from Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s is a Degenerative Neurological disorder that progresses over time – from mild to late stages, this disease causes increased symptoms and difficulties not only for the patient, but also for family members.  Caring for someone with Parkinson’s is not easy. […]

Dementia – How do I help my parent who refuses support?

One of the most challenging tasks in taking care of a parent with Dementia is to convince them that they need home care. This makes it difficult for you as a son, daughter, son-in-law, daughter-in-law to support them the way it is required. According to a study at Penn State University, around 70% of families […]

Live-in Care – The Best Strategies For Success

As your loved ones age, their mental and physical conditions also progress and increased care becomes increasingly important – conditions like Alzheimer’s, Dementia, Parkinson’s, Diabetes can’t be “cured” and progressively worsen over the years leading to increasingly frequent doctor visits and hospitalizations. In the US, there are approx 2 million seniors who rarely or never […]

Progression Of Alzheimer’s In Your Parent – How To Plan Ahead?

 In the US, about 5.3 million people of age 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s today. National Institute on Aging states the prevalence of Alzheimer’s doubles every 5 years for people of age 65 and above. The news of Alzheimer’s (a type of Dementia) diagnosed in your loved one is heartbreaking especially when that […]