Taking care of our senior relatives is a noble duty that we must make every effort to excel at. While you may wish to take care of your senior loved one by yourself to provide maximum care, our modern life may not allow it. You have to work, take care of your younger...

Coffee and tea contain caffeine that can help you be awake and alert.  8 out 0f 10 Americans consume caffeine in some form.   So how does caffeine work?  It blocks the receptors in the brain for a chemical called adenosine that is naturally made in your...

In-home care is a go-to solution for seniors who want to remain independent and stay connected with their family and friends. Most of the time, family members end up taking care of their aging parents to avoid introducing strangers to their loved ones. Research shows...

Watching a friend or family member’s health decline as they age can be heart-wrenching. As daily activities such as bathing, dressing, or cooking become hazardous or life-threatening, oftentimes we may not know what step to take next. Home health care provides a safe...

Senior care is essential for people who cannot take care of themselves independently. Non-skilled and skilled professionals give support to the person who may need help with tasks they did not before. The family members who act as secondary or primary caregivers will...

Family caregivers and their senior loved ones can benefit from respite care in many ways. For starters, respite care gives caregivers a much-needed break from their routine duties and activities, which can be exhausting. There are about 16 million Americans who...

Most who receive home care are older than 65, with about 97% of those requiring assistance with bathing and 91% requiring assistance to get in and out of bed. Sometimes senior care can be minimal as well, such as providing transportation, shopping, and household chore...

Finding the right in-home health care services isn't always as simple as it may seem at first. Whether you're searching for home health care services for yourself, or for a close family member, you need to be aware of all the different options that are available to...

If you're living with an elderly relative at home, you must go out of your way to provide the best care. However, with our tight work schedules and the increasing trend of working more jobs or two jobs to make ends meet, it might be impossible to guarantee around the...

As a caregiver, it’s your responsibility to maintain the physical and social care of your aging loved ones. However, it can get overwhelming at times and lead to burnout when you forget to take care of your own needs. Home health care agencies can help prevent this...