Simple activities, like getting dressed, are so much more difficult after a stroke. These tips can help your senior.
Getting started with resistance training might be easier for your aging family member than either of you think.
Home care can be a great asset to seniors going through cancer treatment because they can help to manage nausea and vomiting. Weakness caused by cancer treatment can make getting to the bathroom quickly to vomit dangerous.
April is Stress Awareness Month, so it’s a good time to look for ways to reduce stress in your older family member. One way you can help them is by hiring elderly care.
Gardening helps your parents get outside in the sun and fresh air. It’s a good form of exercise for someone with lower mobility or stamina.
Before scientific research came out about how bad smoking is for the body, many young people started the habit and have smoked their entire lives.
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) battle all kinds of challenging symptoms. One of them is fatigue. Fatigue is an extreme feeling of sleepiness that doesn’t
For some caregivers there was never a question about whether or not they would be the one to help their aging family member. But the
We liked our caregiver from Companion Services of America. She was patient and wonderful to my mom. Companion Services was wonderful to work with and
Chronic pain does so much to hinder your elderly family member’s quality of life. Finding ways to cope with chronic pain and underlying issues is
We have used Companion Services of America for one and half years now. Before we called them we were concerned about leaving our dad alone.
Tax season has arrived, which means scammers are out there seeking to steal your parent’s money or their identity. There are all kinds of tax
Congratulations to Delia Villasin for becoming employee of the month!! Delia joined Companion Services of America in 2015 as a certified nursing assistant. She has
When you’re not sleeping well you’re more likely to be irritable and everything seems to take longer than it should in order to get it
Without much of an appetite, your senior isn’t getting nutrients that she needs badly in order to keep herself going. She might start to lose
Valentines Day, also called Saint Valentines Day is celebrated annually every February 14th. The day of romance is named for a Christian martyr and dates
Most people never think much about their hearing until something happens to it. That includes aging adults dealing with hearing loss. As one of the
Winter weather gives your senior’s skin a tough time. These ideas can help you to keep her skin soft and smooth without overwhelming it with
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. 1 in 4 people die of heart disease per year. Heart disease can
Caregivers are notorious for ignoring their own health issues in favor of taking care of their family members. But some issues, like chronic pain, just
As they grow older, many elderly adults become much less active. Age-related health issues such as illness, injury, disease, and the overall aging process can
One of the most popular New Year’s resolutions is to exercise more. Most people have the desire to stay healthy and in shape via exercise,
Most likely, your elderly mom or dad will end up with a hospital visit or two, from a routine procedure to an emergency stay. Because
When an elderly adult is diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, or COPD, it is the beginning of a series of treatments to help control
