Growing older doesn't automatically mean you should stop driving. Senior care professionals in Vancouver note that plenty of older adults can still safely operate a vehicle. Read the full article.
Many seniors prefer the idea of "aging in place" rather than moving to a senior living community. Living out your golden years at home can be quite comfortable, especially if you've made the following modifications to your home. Read the full article.
Not all home care services in Vancouver are created equal, and it's important to choose the correct one. Trying to help a loved one find the right kind of elderly care in Vancouver can feel overwhelming. Read the full article.
Older adults are more vulnerable than most to summer's scorching heat so it's important to manage body temperatures of carefully to avoid health issues. Here are a few ways seniors can stay cool this summer: 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.
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.
When a loved one receives a dementia diagnosis, it can be difficult for everyone. Whether you're planning to be a primary caregiver or are simply an involved family member, there are a number of things that you can do to cope. Read the full article.
Audiobooks are a great way to squeeze in more reading time without having to concentrate on the words on a page. Many people feel either too busy to sit and read or too restless to get through an entire book. Here are our Top 5 for the Summer. Read the full article.
You don't have to let your mother's mobility limitations or health problems keep you from planning a special Mother's Day. With a little creativity and planning, you and your mother can enjoy a fun and memorable day together. Read the full article.
Gardening improves wellness, but the physical demands of working soil, pulling weeds, and hauling water could gradually become too much for aging individuals. Read the full article.
Family caregivers experience lots of emotions that contribute to caregiver stress and guilt is a major contributor. Finding ways to manage caregiver guilt is essential. Read the full article.
For many grandparents, it can sometimes feel like your grandchildren have come from an alien culture with language and interests that are nearly incomprehensible. This can be frustrating for both you and your grandkids. Read the full article.
For most older adults, winters can feel interminable because the days are short and often spent indoors. When spring finally arrives, taking the time to enjoy the weather can do wonders for both physical and mental health. Read the full article.
Many older adults choose to downsize their homes. By making the decision to move into a smaller space, they can gain freedom from burdensome cleaning and maintenance duties and often reduce their monthly expenses. Read the full article.
Ensuring seniors get proper nutrition as they age can be complicated for family caregivers especially if seniors have chronic medical conditions like diabetes, arthritis, dementia or heart disease. Read the full article.
St. Patrick's Day celebrates Irish culture and heralds the spring equinox. At Home Instead Senior Care, we encourage you to include older adults in the lighthearted spirit of this day. Read the full article.
It’s projected 14 million people will be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s by 2050. It’s a public health crisis. If you have a brain, join this fight. Home Instead CEO Jeff Huber shares five keys to believe there’s hope in the fight. Read the full article.
Dementia impacts 50 million people today and will triple by 2050. It’s time to erase the stigma, take action and put dementia on the agenda. Home Instead’s commitment begins with care but extends into advocacy. Read the full article.
The four key things a successful business needs to create a family-like corporate culture from one of Entrepreneur Magazine’s Top Company Culture recipients, Home Instead, Inc. Read the full article.
Professional CAREGivers shine light on seniors during the holidays. These caregiving tips can help family caregivers keep the holiday spirit alive for senior loved ones. Read the full article.
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