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...
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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...
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...
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...
The Care Company
Jan 182 min read
Understanding and Overcoming Common Obstacles to Senior Sleep
We have all been there: counting sheep, slowing down our breathing, listening to white noise, all in an attempt to force our brains to...
The Care Company
Nov 7, 20232 min read
Understanding How to Prevent Boredom in Dementia Patients
Salt and pepper. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things are just meant to go together. One combination you want to...
The Care Company
Oct 19, 20232 min read
Adaptive Apparel That Helps Seniors Stay Independent
What were your thoughts when selecting the outfit you put on this morning? Comfort? Style? A specific memory attached to a piece of...
The Care Company
Jun 13, 20232 min read
Tips for Recognizing Anxiety in an Older Loved One
Is an older adult you love struggling with socializing, sleeping well or enjoying activities, or experiencing memory problems? Before...
The Care Company
Jun 6, 20232 min read
Caring for a Person With Dementia: The 6 Rs
When caring for a person with dementia, it is essential to remind yourself that you ARE capable, you ARE doing an excellent job, and you...
marissasnook
May 22, 20232 min read
Follow This Checklist After a Loved One Passes
After a loved one passes, the last thing you want to do is complete a list of to-dos. The pain and loss alone are overwhelming enough....
marissasnook
May 16, 20232 min read
How to Respond When a Senior With Alzheimer’s No Longer Recognizes You
You have been caring for Mom since her dementia diagnosis. You have been working through many of the challenging symptoms. However one...
The Care Company
Apr 11, 20232 min read
Hygiene for Seniors: How Often Should Older Loved Ones Bathe?
Sinking into a soothing, warm bubble bath at the conclusion of a stressful day and stepping into a hot, invigorating shower first thing...
marissasnook
Feb 13, 20232 min read
How Ableism Affects Seniors With Invisible Disabilities
What’s your first thought when you see an elderly person in a wheelchair? Do you see that person as less-than, someone in need of being...
The Care Company
Sep 15, 20222 min read
Health Concerns in Seniors That Can Cause Negative Mood Changes
We all have good days and bad days, and we are all entitled to a little crankiness or negative thinking every so often. If you care for...
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