Wouldn’t your loved one prefer to live out their lives in the comfort of home rather than in a nursing facility? Most older adults, needless to say, would choose their own homes. But for any number of reasons, from physical or mental health issues to dwindling finances, staying at home doesn’t always seem possible.
Read MoreAuthor: Julia Hawkins | Posted in: Home Health Care | Tags: senior independence
As the saying goes, there’s no place like home; but what do you do when someone you love and care for insists on going home – when that person already IS home? When you are providing care for a loved one with dementia, unfortunately this discussion can be a common occurrence.
Read MoreAuthor: Patricia LaCroix Nihill | Posted in: Dementia Care | Tags: Caregiver Tips, dementia treatment, senior independence
The prospect of losing your vision can be a scary one. We depend so much on our eyes and what they tell us about the world around us. Aside from showing us the beauty around us, our eyes tell us of the dangers ahead, such as a dangling electrical cord or an over-boiling pot.
Read MoreAuthor: Rachel Randolph | Posted in: Senior Safety | Tags: senior independence, vision care
Each year, one out of three adults age 65 and older falls, the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries among seniors, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Knowing what can be done around the house to help prevent or reduce the risk of falls can save a senior from the emergency room or worse.
Read MoreAuthor: Rachel Randolph | Posted in: Senior Safety | Tags: Fall Prevention, senior independence
Having problems remembering to take pills, buy grocery items, or make appointments? Everyone experiences memory problems sometimes. Memory experts often recommend the following simple aids to people with mild cognitive impairment or early symptoms of dementia. But anybody (including harried caregivers!) who’s ever forgotten something important can benefit.
Read MoreAuthor: Jen Davis | Posted in: Aging Care | Tags: Brain Health, senior independence
At North River Home Care, we’ve increasingly been asked about Live In Care, what the difference is between Live In Care and 24 hour/ 7 day per week care and when Live In Care makes sense.
Read MoreAuthor: Liam Kenney | Posted in: Home Health Care | Tags: senior independence
