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Managing Holiday Stress and High Blood Pressure in Seniors

The Care Company

Nov 144 min read

Managing Holiday Stress and High Blood Pressure in Seniors

It’s here! The holiday season is upon us, brimming with laughter, decorations, and of course, family gatherings. But let’s be real: it...

Dementia Care Tips: How to Help a Senior Change Clothes With Confidence

The Care Company

Oct 143 min read

Dementia Care Tips: How to Help a Senior Change Clothes With Confidence

It’s an ordinary morning, and you’re helping Dad get ready for the day. You have selected a few options of outfits for him to pick from,...

Top Tips to Help Seniors Overcome Malnutrition

The Care Company

Oct 73 min read

Top Tips to Help Seniors Overcome Malnutrition

With the holidays nearing, you might be thinking about family gatherings and festive meals centered around favorite foods and traditions....

Navigating COPD and Its Comorbidities: A Caregiver’s Guide

The Care Company

Sep 183 min read

Navigating COPD and Its Comorbidities: A Caregiver’s Guide

Watching a loved one manage the daily challenges of COPD isn’t easy. You see them struggle with breathlessness and fatigue, and you want...

Alzheimer's Risk: What Genetics and Lifestyle Reveal About Your Future

The Care Company

Sep 43 min read

Alzheimer's Risk: What Genetics and Lifestyle Reveal About Your Future

While you watch Mom struggling to think of your name or getting lost in her day-to-day routine, a distressing thought might slip into...

The Latest Online Resources That Promote Senior Independence

The Care Company

Aug 222 min read

The Latest Online Resources That Promote Senior Independence

Each and every day as a caregiver brings new challenges and opportunities when it comes to making life smoother and more comfortable for...

Balancing Act: Understanding and Coping With the Burdens of Caregiving

marissasnook

Aug 202 min read

Balancing Act: Understanding and Coping With the Burdens of Caregiving

Caring for a senior family member is an act of devotion and love, but it can also feel like a perpetual marathon. The emotional highs of...

What to Do When a Person With Dementia Hides Items

The Care Company

Aug 122 min read

What to Do When a Person With Dementia Hides Items

We have all felt that moment of sheer panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It’s disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this...

Enhancing Well-Being in Seniors: Tips for Promoting Positivity

marissasnook

Jul 222 min read

Enhancing Well-Being in Seniors: Tips for Promoting Positivity

Caring for an aging parent often means becoming their confidant and cheerleader. It should never be merely about medical appointments or...

Strategies for Enhancing Independence in Dementia Care

marissasnook

Jul 162 min read

Strategies for Enhancing Independence in Dementia Care

Routine small successes for an individual with —like fixing what they want for dinner or tying their own shoes—can feel enormous. These...

5 Practical Ways to Support Independence in Aging Parents

The Care Company

Jul 82 min read

5 Practical Ways to Support Independence in Aging Parents

What if your mom, who's always had a green thumb, decides she wants to redesign the family garden? Though she might move a little slower...

Helping Older Loved Ones Stay Safe During Power Outages

The Care Company

Jun 183 min read

Helping Older Loved Ones Stay Safe During Power Outages

Summertime is a prime time for power failures. For most of us, it is a small inconvenience; but for seniors, it may cause an actual...

The Impact of a Personalized Care Plan on Senior Health

The Care Company

Jun 122 min read

The Impact of a Personalized Care Plan on Senior Health

You've just started exploring senior care options for a loved one, and you're feeling slightly overwhelmed. There are so many choices to...

Enhance Daily Living With Inspiring Activities for Dementia Care

The Care Company

Jun 62 min read

Enhance Daily Living With Inspiring Activities for Dementia Care

Discover inspiring activities for dementia care that enhance daily living for those with dementia. Learn more here.

Educating and Empowering: Redefining How to Talk About Dementia

marissasnook

Apr 163 min read

Educating and Empowering: Redefining How to Talk About Dementia

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is never easy. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and...

The Care Conundrum: When Aging Parents Resist Care

The Care Company

Apr 102 min read

The Care Conundrum: When Aging Parents Resist Care

It is a complicated situation many family caregivers encounter: your aging parents, who once cared for you, now reject the aid they so...

Enhancing Connection: Effective Communication Strategies for Dementia Care

marissasnook

Mar 202 min read

Enhancing Connection: Effective Communication Strategies for Dementia Care

Have you ever said the wrong thing? Maybe your intention was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like...

Tips and Techniques for Overcoming the Fear of Falling in Seniors

marissasnook

Mar 143 min read

Tips and Techniques for Overcoming the Fear of Falling in Seniors

As we grow older, it is natural to become more apprehensive about the risk of falling. For many people, however, the fear of falling can...

Breaking the Silence: Family Caregivers Speak Out on Their Needs

marissasnook

Mar 112 min read

Breaking the Silence: Family Caregivers Speak Out on Their Needs

If you have ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you are not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may...

Unique Ideas for a Special Senior Birthday Celebration

The Care Company

Feb 213 min read

Unique Ideas for a Special Senior Birthday Celebration

If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate the life of someone you love, nothing beats a birthday party! The key to planning a...