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Understanding the Value of Eye Exams During National Healthy Aging Month
Home Care Services in Greenville SC: September is National Healthy Aging Month. This is the ideal opportunity for you as a family caregiver to encourage your senior to get important medical tests performed, such as eye examinations, on a regular schedule.
Read MoreWhat is Early-Onset Alzheimer's?
Elder Care in Greenville SC: Early-onset Alzheimer’s is one of the hardest forms of Alzheimer’s to handle. It’s Alzheimer’s disease that begins abnormally early. People diagnosed with early-onset are younger than 65. The majority are in their 40s and 50s.
Read MoreSteps to Overcome Caregiver Guilt
Home Care Services in Spartanburg SC: Taking care of an elderly parent is both rewarding and challenging. There’s no doubt that adult children who become family caregivers have a lot of demands on their time and emotions.
Read MoreSix Health-Related Fall Risks that Could Affect Your Senior
Home Care in Greenville SC: So many factors can affect your senior’s likelihood of falling. Here are some of the health-related issues to watch for in your senior.
Read More8 DIY Fall Decorations
Autumn is a wonderful time to get cozy and spend time with family. A fun part of the fall season is all the decorations that come with it. We have put together some craft ideas for DIY fall home decorations that seniors and their grandchildren can do together. Autumn Terrarium You will need: Terracotta base…
Read MoreSwimming for Seniors
The August heat gets to everyone and can often be cured by a nice dip in the pool! Sometimes seniors are held back from indulging in swimming because of physical challenges or they simply don’t want to leave the house. Whether you just want to cool off or maybe try some swim classes, aquatics is…
Read MoreAutumn Safety for Seniors
Autumn is just on the horizon and it’s never too early to prepare for the hazards the changing weather can bring for seniors. Being proactive and prepared is the best way to avoid unnecessary issues. One of the biggest risks seniors face in autumn is slipping and falling. Here are some ways to help keep…
Read MoreSleepovers at Grandparent's House
A sleepover at grandma and grandpa’s house is often the first sleepover your grandchildren will experience. This is an exciting step in their lives and you have probably been waiting for the moment you get to host them! Their first sleepover is a perfect time to spoil them, but it may also come with some…
Read MoreSenior Wearable Technology
No more ugly medical button on a string! The security of a failsafe for seniors who live alone or those who are prone to wandering, now comes in many forms! Senior wearables are handy devices that stay with the senior and can be used in case of an accident, or GPS tracker that records the…
Read MoreHome Bathroom Accessibility
It is never too late to upgrade a senior’s bathroom to help them age in their homes safely! Remodeling effectively can make aging-in-place simpler and more comfortable. However, when considering accessible bathrooms most people think of sterile, cold fixtures. Luckily, bathroom accessibility can be beautiful when universal design is applied. Space can also be a concern when…
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