With many families turning to home care due to the sense of independence that it gives them, they need to make a vital decision: should they use a private caregiver or hire a home care agency like Senior Helpers?
If you have aging parents, you may be considering opening a joint bank account with them. That may be a more convenient way to cater to your parents' financial needs, like paying bills, etc. However, to open one or not all depends on your family situation, and there are some benefits and drawbacks of opening such an account.
Let's explore them before you go to the bank.
As your parents age, there's a good chance that they would rather continue aging in their own home. However, this may not be a realistic option. For example, renovating a home to make it more accessible may not be affordable.
If you or a loved one has recently been diagnosed with Osteoarthritis, you're probably asking numerous questions about the disease. At Senior Helpers, we aim to inform as well as help patients along their journey. If you're experiencing symptoms and think you may have Osteoarthritis, there are certain signs you should watch out for and discuss with your physician.
Living a good life is instrumental for older people. Just like young people wake up in the morning and perform various activities, seniors also have a life to live. In this case, it is imperative to understand how to help seniors live a normal life. Here is a guide to the activities of daily living or ADLs that will help seniors live an active and comfortable life.
Crafts can be a perfect, quiet activity to do with seniors. However, keep in mind their fingers may not be as nimble as yours, so you need to use patience. For that reason, some seniors will jump into any craft activity. However, some worry that they won't be able to work fast enough. The key to crafting with seniors is either to be prepared to help them or to have enough time to finish it.
Our memories shape us. Our personality stems from our thoughts and the silent conversations we hold in our brains about what we have achieved and what we hold so dear. However, as age catches up, changes to the brain may cause age-related memory problems such as Alzheimer's disease.
Throughout history, seniors have played an important role for their communities. Life expectancy was very low for a long time, which meant those who lived past that expectancy were incredibly precious.
At Senior Helpers, we believe in supporting seniors and their families to live amazingly fulfilled lives by providing flexible in-home care and senior services. Read on for more.
Make sure you take advantage of all of your benefits for your annual Medicare wellness visit. Your health is of crucial importance and the advice of a doctor is always helpful.
Discussing the need for in-home care with a senior may be difficult but necessary. Make your approach meaningful and productive with these tips for facilitating in-home care discussion with your loved one.
The digital age has transformed how we live, work, and communicate. Here are four ways to help seniors embrace technology and have a more fulfilling life.
"Breakfast is the most important meal of the day..." the adage says, and actually, that just might be true. Having a healthy breakfast can help keep you from overeating throughout the rest of your day. It can also help keep you from binging on foods that are not good for you like snack foods and chocolates.
In the Charlotte, Matthews, Mint Hill,and Gaston County areas and beyond, most people take advantage of mobile apps for fun or entertainment. We may also use apps to share our lives with others or to keep up in touch with friends and family. But did you know that there apps specifically designed to help make life a little easier and safer for your loved ones?
The Mediterranean diet is a heart-healthy and sustainable diet that is perfect for seniors living in Charlotte.
f you are looking for ways to make your home or another space senior accessible, consider these tips for ease of access and safety.
If you can’t be close to your loved one this summer, consider putting together a summer care package to let them know you’re thinking of them.
Are you curious about how home care services can help you or your aging loved one in Charlotte? This post explores the ways home care services help maintain independence while also offering support.
Technology and senior care go hand in hand. Here are three ways to use technology to connect with your aging loved ones.