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By Home Care Assistance Montgomer, 9:00 am on May 11, 2020

Aging adults often encounter challenges as they move through the later stages of their lives. An individualized care plan is important to meet all of a senior’s needs, but knowing about the most common challenges your loved one could face helps you start putting together a list of things to…

By Home Care Assistance Montgomer, 9:00 am on May 4, 2020

A senior’s emotional wellbeing is just as important as his or her physical health. As a family caregiver, you have the task of keeping your elderly parent in good spirits and helping him or her manage hardships and daily stress. Below you’ll find ways to meet your loved one’s emotional…

By Home Care Assistance Montgomer, 9:00 am on April 27, 2020

Boredom can increase the risk of depression and speed up cognitive decline in older adults. Family caregivers can handle this situation by finding fun and purposeful hobbies for their senior loved ones to take on in the golden years. Continue reading to find ways to help your loved one pass…

By Home Care Assistance Montgomer, 9:00 am on April 20, 2020

When you get to the point where you’re giving a senior loved one advice and guidance on a regular basis for his or her own good, it’s usually done with the best of intentions. Even so, you may be met with resistance if you have an older family member who’s…

By Home Care Assistance Montgomer, 9:00 am on April 13, 2020

Maintaining a good quality of life allows seniors to take on daily challenges and manage stressful situations, which can increase their happiness, provide assurance and safety, and encourage them to keep going. Below are some ways family caregivers can boost quality of life for their senior loved ones. 1. Learn…

By Home Care Assistance Montgomer, 9:00 am on April 6, 2020

The elderly are among those at higher risk for developing potentially dangerous symptoms of COVID-19, a viral illness that’s also known as coronavirus. The virus spreads easily and infects people of all ages. If you’re caring for an elderly loved one, you can take steps to prevent him or her…

By Home Care Assistance Montgomer, 9:00 am on March 23, 2020

According to the Surgeon General, smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. Smoking causes several types of cancers, lung disease, and heart disease. It’s never too late for your senior loved one to enhance his or her health by quitting smoking, and…

By Home Care Assistance Montgomer, 9:00 am on March 16, 2020

The retirement years lead to more free time for older adults, but it could also mean reduced incomes for many seniors. Even with less money coming in, expenses often continue to increase, especially medical costs. Developing frugal living habits could help with some things, but not all. Below you’ll find…

By Home Care Assistance Montgomer, 9:00 am on March 9, 2020

Sleep disruptions increase in frequency during the senior years. Seniors with Alzheimer’s tend to experience more severe sleep problems, and this can be due to multiple factors, such as difficulty understanding time and place. They may also have physical issues that interfere with their sleep. Managing Alzheimer’s-related sleep issues typically…

By Home Care Assistance Montgomer, 9:00 am on March 2, 2020

Seniors need a nutritious, balanced diet that gives their bodies fuel to keep going. Your aging loved one may begin to experience changes in eating habits with age, and these can dramatically interfere with the ability to get proper nutrition. Watch out for these common roadblocks to eating well in…