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Have you checked our care-match quiz yet?
When a parent starts needing help at home, the internet is full of big promises and tiny print. Families call us after a long night of scrolling, saying the same thing: “I don’t even know what to ask for. I…
How caregivers help seniors who struggle with incontinence
There are health issues people will mention casually at the dinner table. And then there is incontinence. The quiet one. The one seniors build their whole day around. Where is the bathroom? Will I get there in time? Will anyone…
How caregivers offer ALS care to seniors
When ALS enters a family, life suddenly has two tracks. There is the medical side with clinics, tests and equipment. And there is the home side, where real people are trying to move, speak, eat, sleep and feel like themselves…
Legacy Projects for Seniors: Turning Memories Into Purpose
At some point, the question for many older adults shifts from “What time are my pills?” to something much deeper. Did my life matter, and does it still? Legacy projects are one of the kindest answers we can offer. They…
Warm Companion Caregivers for your loved ones
There is a big difference between someone who comes in to “get things done” and someone your parents actually look forward to seeing. That second person is what we call the Warm Companion. Friendly, chatty in the best way, and…
Senior loneliness is an epidemic in the US
You can feel it in the quiet moments. The TV is on, the house is tidy, the pillbox is lined up on the counter, and your parents are sitting in their favorite chair… with no one to talk to. That…
Taking care of your loved ones during holiday season
Twinkly lights, candy canes, twelve versions of “Jingle Bells” on repeat. The holiday season is arriving! And we’re also excited. But, for many seniors, this time of year can feel lonely and confusing. Or just plain exhausting. As one of…
Family caregiver burnout is real
If you’re caring for a parent or spouse, you probably carry more than you say out loud. The constant calls. The meds. The appointments. The quiet worry that never seems to end. Burnout creeps in slowly. You feel tired all…
Lew Body Disease in seniors and how caregivers can help
Lewy body disease (LBD) is quite common in the US. In fact, it affects approximately 1.4 million people. Those who suffer experience issues with problem-solving, reasoning, and planning. Memory problems are also common. The issue progresses as one ages. In…
Ensure your parents don’t feel they’re a burden
You can feel it before they ever say it. The way your mom apologizes for “bothering you again.” The way your dad hesitates before asking for help with simple things. That quiet fear of being a burden sneaks in as…
