Helping a senior family member cope with a dementia diagnosis and symptoms is challenging for their loved ones, but it can get less difficult once they learn what to expect and how to help their family member. The holidays are a time when senior citizens and their loved ones might be more sensitive to their condition, so here are our FAQs on how to best take care of family members during the first holiday after a dementia diagnosis.
The older we get, the more critical it is to plan out important events and future lifestyle changes. Planning factors such as budgets, home environment, transportation, and more can help us stay organized. Additionally, this helps us not forget anything and relieves any stress we might otherwise incur.
People and businesses are trying to adjust to this new normal. Our most vulnerable populations are seniors, are advised to keep staying on the home. This segment discusses what COVID-19 is doing to their mental health, and how we can take action.
There are a lot of free services available for our veterans... especially through the VA, but the process may be difficult for some.. and some veterans aren't aware that those services are available, that's where "Senior Helpers" steps in.
Summer is a time of fun and relaxation for most people. But for seniors, the heat and sun can be dangerous if the proper precautions aren’t taken. Senior Helpers, Arizona’s leading in-home caregiving provider, has a list of tips that aging adults, as well as their caregivers, can use to make sure they have a safe summer.