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15 07, 2015

What To Consider When Traveling With Elderly Parents

By | July 15th, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Senior companionship, Westlake Village|0 Comments

When an elderly family member is diagnosed with dementia, it doesn’t mean they have to be homebound immediately. They can travel with you as long as you keep a few important things in mind. The following are some basic tips for traveling with elderly parents who may or may not have dementia. Long-distance trips with [...]

25 06, 2015

10 Nutrition Tips for Elderly

By | June 25th, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Senior companionship, Westlake Village|0 Comments

As we age, our bodies change. Metabolism slows, activity decreases, and certain illnesses impact our nutrition. Whether you are a senior or you’re caring for a senior, it’s important to know the relationship between nutrition and aging. Consider these 10 recommendations about nutrition for seniors. Minimize Sweets Some things never change. If you had a [...]

16 06, 2015

How To Deal With Personality Changes In Seniors

By | June 16th, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, Senior companionship, Uncategorized, Westlake Village|0 Comments

Caring for an elderly parent is difficult for many reasons. Your roles have changed, for one. You’ve gone from being the child who sought their guidance to parenting your adult parent. If that’s not difficult enough, many seniors experience personality changes that result from medical conditions like having a stroke or a dementia related illness. [...]

10 06, 2015

Home Care Services for the Elderly

By | June 10th, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Senior companionship, Westlake Village|0 Comments

Few children grow up thinking; “I look forward to the day when I can put Mom or Dad in a nursing home.” On the contrary, in healthy family situations, you’re more likely to hear the following: “I’ll never put Mom or Dad in a home.” Saying “never” is a bold promise you may or may [...]

3 06, 2015

Alternatives to Nursing Homes for the Elderly

By | June 3rd, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Senior companionship, Westlake Village|0 Comments

Having an elderly parent or caring for an elderly loved one (even as a spouse) is a growing concern for more and more people as the population ages. Scientific and technological advances have increased the average life span, meaning many who have elderly loved ones need options for their care. For most families, a nursing [...]

12 05, 2015

Equine Therapy and Alzheimer’s Disease

By | May 12th, 2015|Blog, Dementia home care, Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Senior companionship, Senior companionship|0 Comments

There is no cure for Alzheimer’s disease, but certain methods and practices seem to ease the symptoms and prolong some memory function. Equine therapy is one such method. When you think of caring for seniors with Alzheimer’s, the idea of working with horses may not be on the list of things that come to mind. [...]

30 04, 2015

5 Physical Activity Options for Seniors

By | April 30th, 2015|Blog, Home Care Blog, In Home Care, Senior companionship, Westlake Village|0 Comments

Medical professionals have long championed the importance of physical activity for cardiovascular health. The same principal holds true for seniors, even seniors with limited mobility due to chronic conditions like arthritis. Even light physical activity has heart benefits, improves circulation, can help to lower blood pressure, reduces certain types of joint stiffness, and helps you [...]

2 04, 2015

In Home Activity Ideas For Seniors

By | April 2nd, 2015|Home Care Blog, Senior companionship|0 Comments

If you don’t want to watch formerly active seniors waste an entire day in front of courtroom TV, you may need to give them some other ideas and facilitate other activities. As seniors begin to decline they sometimes become hesitant to go out to eat or to organizations to which they used to belong. They [...]