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It can be difficult to admit that additional assistance may be needed when caring for a loved one. Sometimes, family members have formed routines to care for a loved one and do not have time to notice that additional help is needed. [Read More...]

Are you or someone you know struggling to manage personal appointments, work, and family while also managing the needs of a loved one? Are you becoming stressed or overwhelmed with all the time and effort put forth in balancing everything? If so, you may be interested in how elder care advisors can help.  [Read More...]

Are you or someone you know stressing over the thought of how to find senior care in a safe and affordable community for loved ones? Are you confused about all of the different types of communities and unsure which one may be best for your loved one?  [Read More...]

A senior care advocate, manager, navigator, professional, expert, senior living advisor… the term, regardless of what you may have heard, is relatively new. Care advocates are professionals that advocate for those in need. They advocate by managing and referring health or social care services while also guiding family members along the way. [Read More...]

No matter the occasion, it is important to include your elderly loved ones in celebrations. Consider the following tips when planning an outing with an elderly loved one. They can help ensure a successful and stress free outing. Mobility: Is your loved one able to walk long distances if needed? [Read More...]

Family caregiver stress is not only unhealthy for you, it could also be unhealthy for the relationship between you and your loved one. These 4 tips can help reduce your caregiver stress and keep your relationship with your loved one going strong. [Read More...]

The holidays are typically a time when families come together and celebrate. Sometimes, families are spread all across the country and it is challenging to bring everyone together. Seniors especially, have a difficult time during the holidays and often feel lonely when family is not close by. [Read More...]

Abuse does not always refer to black eyes and being pushed around. There are many types of abuse, some of which include: • Isolation • Financial • Neglect • Sexual • Emotional Most would associate abuse with females in relationships with men who try to control their every move and become abusive at the slightest sign of resistance, but that is not always the case. [Read More...]

Sauna bathing is inversely associated with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease Tanjaniina Laukkanen Setor Kunutsor Jussi KauhanenJari Antero Laukkanen Age and Ageing, Volume 46, Issue 2, 1 March 2017, Pages 245–249,https://doi.org/10.1093/ageing/afw212 Published: 08 December 2016 Abstract Background there are no previous studies linking repeated heat exposure of sauna and the risk of memory diseases. [Read More...]