Home Care Matters

Has your loved one been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease? Learning to navigate and understand what this diagnosis means can be overwhelming and stressful for everyone involved. Health changes in aging seniors can be a very emotional time, which is why we have...

Many people look forward to winter and all its associated pleasures: ice skating, building a snowman with the kids, and plenty of holiday cheer. But as people age, winter may become less cheery and more dangerous. Ohio winters bring snowstorms, brutal drops in...

When we’re young, we have the freedom to eat as we please. Most people can enjoy a wide variety of foods without any long-term consequences. But as we age, our bodies change and our nutritional needs and tastes change along with them. Many factors can affect the...

Caring for adults with special needs presents a number of challenges. In 2015, the U.S. Census Bureau reported that more than ten million people over the age of 65 had difficulty walking or climbing stairs, and 7.5 million adults had difficulty bathing or dressing....

As your parents get older, it’s not always easy to know when they need extra help at home. Whether you live nearby or far away, you may not recognize your family member’s need for assistance until something serious happens like an accident or fall. In fact, The...

As people age, everyday activities become more challenging. Previously simple tasks like cooking, driving, getting dressed, and walking from room to room become more hazardous as seniors experience loss of mobility or motor reflexes. The Biggest Risk Seniors Face When...

Arranging quality care and assistance for your senior loved one can present a challenge. Of the many options available to you, you want to choose the one that will provide the best possible care for your family member while also providing excellent quality of life. 3...

When your loved one is facing the challenges associated with getting older, you want them to have the very best care available. You also want them to be as comfortable as possible, and for many seniors that means remaining at home for as long as they can. Home...

One of the hardest parts of loving a senior family member is being there for them. For many families, the challenge is exacerbated by living far away. According to the Home Care Association of America, there’s an average distance of 280 miles between adults over the...

Some disabled adults have grown up with home care services because they were born with or developed challenges at a young age. Other disabled adults live with challenges that are a result of accidents or medical conditions. Regardless of the cause and length of...

The thought of a senior loved one moving into a facility can be difficult for the whole family. 90 percent of people over age 65 want to age in place and families like yours want to offer support at home for as long as possible. Unfortunately, having a job and...

As your family member ages, it can be difficult to discern if they need additional help. When signs of difficulty with independence arise, many people wonder if they have to wait until a medical problem forces a senior into an assisted living or skilled nursing...

After a serious fall, injury, or illness it may be obvious that your senior loved one cannot live independently, at least throughout recovery. Until they are healed they may need frequent help with activities like getting around the house, bathing, and taking their...

Many adults wait for the day their parents admit that they need extra help at home to seek outside assistance. Unfortunately, that day rarely comes. Often seniors do not recognize or will not admit their own need. Instead, their family members must determine why home...

It’s too easy to get caught up in routine and wear yourself down, especially when you spend so much time taking care of everyone else. Don’t overlook the importance of caregiver health, though. Taking the time and making the effort to take care of yourself is...

As the saying goes: you can’t give what you don’t have. In order to have the energy, well-being, and strength to be able to care for others, caregiver health must be a top priority. Busy, professional caregivers don’t necessarily have to take a sabbatical or plan an...

To care for someone else effectively, you need to care for yourself as well. Although often overlooked, caregiver health is important. Taking care of yourself as a caregiver protects those you care for from illness or from mistakes made when you are too tired or...

During an airplane safety demonstration, flight attendants always remind passengers to put their own oxygen mask on before helping someone else. The same principle applies when caring for the aging. It is essential to provide what is needed for caregiver health....

When you learn a family member has Alzheimer’s, you are likely to have many questions. Everything from getting your loved one the proper healthcare to determining where he or she can live safely may need to be determined. Many people combine home care and Alzheimer’s...

Many aging adults find that filling their days with meaningful activity is a challenge. If your aging family member is struggling to find joy in their daily life, including companionship, it might be time to learn more about the benefits of senior centers. What is a...

Whether in the early stages or more advanced season of dementia, your family member’s condition brings with it many concerns. Due to dementia’s effects on the memory and cognition, many individuals living with the condition are at increased risk of forgetting...

As your family member ages, you may be faced with a common dilemma: your loved one needs assistance, but not medical help. Many people are only aware of medical services for the aging, leaving them wondering what to do when an aging family member doesn’t need regular...

Choosing between different home care agencies isn't always simple. Many agencies provide similar services. What makes the difference often isn't the quantity of available services, but the quality of care an agency offers. At Cherished Companions, we know the quality...

You know how easy it is to trip at home even when you’re in your prime. For many seniors, hazards at home are common and especially risky. To keep your loved one at home, it is wise to make some typical home modifications for seniors. Just a few modifications can...

Your senior loved one is experiencing the need for assistance regularly. As you seek to offer them the support needed, you will probably do your best to find solutions that will allow them to stay in the comfort of their own home. There are many services available to...

Just a century ago, the aging could expect to move into the homes of family members. As healthcare advanced and cultural expectations changed, increasing numbers of senior citizens were moved into nursing or assisted living facilities. Though helpful and sometimes...

As your loved one progresses into the next stage of life some of their changing needs will be clear. For instance, if your family member struggles with memory or with balance, home care assistance may be an obvious choice for ensuring your loved one takes medications...

Remaining at home is typically regarded as the more comfortable and peaceable option throughout the senior years. According to a survey conducted by The Senior Living Organization, 90% of seniors would prefer to use at-home care agencies to age in place. Fortunately,...