Home care can help for short periods of time, for extended periods, or around-the-clock in certain circumstances. Here are the most common reasons families set up home care for a loved one. Support with Daily Activities If an older loved one becomes frail or weakened by the progression of an illness or age-related condition, it’s … Continue reading → The post When is Home care helpful? appeared first on Caring Companions In-Home Senior Care.

The Talk: How to Start the Senior Care Conversation The discussion of senior care with aging parents and close relatives is a difficult conversation to have. It can be uncomfortable for all parties involved, but it is necessary to ensure the well-being of a loved one as they grow older. There are a host of … Continue reading → The post Starting the Conversation appeared first on Caring Companions In-Home Senior Care.

ALZHEIMER’S CARE TIPS Oftentimes, a person with Alzheimer’s cannot express how he or she feels with words and instead communicates through behavior. Successfully dealing with problem behaviors in persons with Alzheimer’s disease begins by: Identifying the cause of the behavior or “trigger”. Questions to think about are: What happened just before the behavior started? Where … Continue reading → The post Common Causes and Supportive Responses for Alzheimer’s-Related Behaviors appeared first on Caring Companions In-Home Senior Care.