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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...

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...

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...

Understanding and Overcoming Common Obstacles to Senior Sleep

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...

Understanding How to Prevent Boredom in Dementia Patients

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...

Adaptive Apparel That Helps Seniors Stay Independent

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...

Tips for Recognizing Anxiety in an Older Loved One

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...

Caring for a Person With Dementia: The 6 Rs

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...

Follow This Checklist After a Loved One Passes

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....

How to Respond When a Senior With Alzheimer’s No Longer Recognizes You

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...

Hygiene for Seniors: How Often Should Older Loved Ones Bathe?

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...

How Ableism Affects Seniors With Invisible Disabilities

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...

Health Concerns in Seniors That Can Cause Negative Mood Changes

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...