Coping with loneliness is difficult for anyone. Consider how it might be for your mother or father who has lost their partner in life, a sibling, friend, or family member who has been a longtime part of their lives. Losing a loved one is challenging, and grief is sometimes difficult to identify and acknowledge. No two people experience grief in…
Your mother or father may be getting older; however, age should not be a deterrent from taking a vacation. In fact, everyone needs a change of scenery and an opportunity to enjoy participating in activities that enhance their lives. Despite the fact your loved one may have in-home care services, this should not be an excuse for them not to…
There are many commercials on television stating how rewarding it is to be a professional caregiver. Many senior citizens are in need of in home care services but not necessarily full time and also not for medical reasons. However, our communities have changed over the decades and many families are separated by distance, leaving an independent mother or father miles…
You most likely have heard the acronym TIA, transient ischemic attack, otherwise identified as a mini-stroke. According to senior in home care services professionals, this type of stroke happens when a blood clot blocks the flow of blood to the brain. This form of stroke is often quick, temporary and in most cases, does not kill the brain tissue as…
