Caregiver shares tips to prevent a dementia diagnosis
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 24, 2021
While there is no sure-fire way to prevent Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia, there are a few key changes that older adults can make to reduce their risk of developing it.
Enriched home environments allow seniors to experience fullness of life
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 18, 2021
In older adults’ homes, how turf looks and feels matters. The senses are one element behind the concept of enriched environments.
Tips for caregivers during Mental Health Screening Month
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Oct 04, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a toll on caregivers. Work and personal stress and fatigue have resulted in another crisis in the United States — one related to mental exhaustion. Just last week, a study…
When it comes to understanding slips, don’t fall for the myths, home care expert says
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Sep 27, 2021
Many people dismiss falls as a normal part of aging. That couldn’t be further from the truth, according to Stephanie Wierzbicka, manager of strategic health programs at ComForCare, an Illinois-based…
Scholarship, started during pandemic, offers a way to say thank you to employees
By
Liza Berger
Sep 20, 2021
“Education is very important to us and we find it as a pathway to advancement,” said Matthew Istrin, business technology analyst for Libertana Home Health based in Los Angeles.
Rides, meals and more for seniors — just a phone call away
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Sep 13, 2021
Navigating the complex world of technology can be hard enough for young people, let alone for homebound older adults. GoGoGrandparent strives to change that.
Service dogs lend helping paws in the home
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 30, 2021
Sometimes a caregiver enters someone’s home with four legs, a wagging tail and an eagerness to serve.
Habla espanol? Learning a new language has powerful benefits for seniors, author contends
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 23, 2021
It’s well known that challenging the brain in older age helps stave off memory loss. Learning a new language is one such way, said Dave Clark, author of the new book “Spanish for Seniors.”
A wandering solution for home care patients with dementia
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 16, 2021
Project Lifesaver, a program from the Alzheimer’s Disease Caregiver Support Initiative, is designed to help caregivers keep track of their loved ones and locate them if they wander.
Combating vaccine hesitancy in home care, one caregiver at a time
By
Caroline Szachnowski
Aug 09, 2021
Johnita Cooper, a caregiver at Arosa, a personal care services organization, is working to improve vaccination rates within her organization.
