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Caring for your parents sounds a lot like parenting, only in reverse. The constant need to be at your family’s back and call can get overwhelming. If you are not intentional about handling your needs, you may crash and burn.   Read the full article.

Summer is the time for getting outside and soaking up the warmth of the sun. Often, we head out the door determined to enjoy a concert, a walk, or a picnic without considering how quickly we can become dehydrated.   Read the full article.

As we age, we do not need the same amount of sleep. However, when your dad is living with a chronic condition or a disease, such as dementia, getting a good night’s rest is a fleeting thought.   Read the full article.

Help your mom reclaim her love of reading when you introduce her to audiobooks. A personal support worker (PSW) from Home Instead Senior Care can help her download books onto her tablet or take her to the library for books on tape.   Read the full article.

Help your aging loved one go from treating their illness to seeking comfort and quality of life in their final stage of life. The hospice home healthcare team at Home Instead can provide support for your elderly parent during this sensitive phase of life.   Read the full article.

During your last visit, did mom’s clothes seem a little disheveled? Was her hair combed? Could she remember the last time she brushed her teeth? If your mom has been diagnosed with dementia, her ability to remember everyday tasks will become limited.   Read the full article.

Healthy eating for seniors is critical to maintaining an active lifestyle. One of the outstanding caregivers at Home Instead Senior Care can assist you or your aging parent in many tasks such as cooking nutritious food.   Read the full article.

When summer arrives, it’s time to hit the road on new adventures or head out to that large family reunion across the country. The travel bug can bite at any time, and once it does, you want to be prepared. Traveling as a senior can have its challenges.   Read the full article.

Home Instead Senior Care is celebrating its 25th anniversary. Paul and Lori Hogan are giving back $2.5 million to Home Instead Senior Care Foundation through the Give 65 program.   Read the full article.

Reach out for respite support from a Home Instead Senior Care Personal Support Worker. We are equipped to step in and alleviate your family’s stress and worry while ensuring your mom or dad’s needs are met so that you can go on a much deserved holiday.   Read the full article.

Break your caffeine habit to enjoy better sleep and overall wellness. Healthy eating for seniors begins by making good choices. The professional personal support workers at Home Instead Senior Care understand this.   Read the full article.

Home Instead Senior Care and Hilarity for Charity use laughter to raise Alzheimer’s awareness to award in-home care grants to families in need. Partnering with Lauren Miller-Rogen and husband Seth Rogen jumpstarted the program 4 years ago.   Read the full article.

For many seniors, smartphones, smart home devices, and smart televisions can be overwhelming. It can be hard to see how technology and senior care can work together. The good news is that they can!   Read the full article.

Choose today to stay at home on your own terms. Get your mom moving by taking positive steps to help improve her health, stamina, and overall wellbeing. It all starts with your attitude. Here is how you can achieve a positive outlook   Read the full article.

There may be nothing more stressful than caring for an aging parent. There is the constant balancing act of handling your mom or dad and making sure your spouse and children are not neglected. Often, the last person to receive attention is you.   Read the full article.

Packing a healthy lunch is not just for kids and career people. As a busy senior, you can benefit from planning and preparing your brown bag meal for those days you are busy with errands and appointments.   Read the full article.

Your post working life, however, needs just as much consideration as your career days because you are limited to the amount of income you now have available.   Read the full article.

If you practised good habits in your younger years, it will be easier to rediscover them. If not, now is as good a time as any to create some. Use these suggestions to improve your overall wellness and take back your life:   Read the full article.

Caregiver stress and burnout are on the rise as more and more families enter the Sandwich Generation. Living in a state of exhaustion can be avoided with some tips and the help of a Home Instead Senior Care Personal Support Worker.   Read the full article.

The most important aspect to remain healthy is to stay hydrated. For seniors, this can be the hardest part because of medications, climates, and poor habits, but it is also the easiest to control.   Read the full article.