Mom used to tackle housework and cooking like a pro—whipping up family favorites, keeping every corner spotless, and somehow making it all look easy. But now, things have changed. The vacuum feels heavier, laundry piles up faster, and cooking complex meals has turned into a draining chore. You’ve suggested getting a little help, but she shuts the idea down immediately. Where’s the resistance coming from? For many older adults, misconceptions…
Insights and Tips for Enhancing Care at Home
End-of-Life Nutrition Challenges and How to Shift the Focus to Comfort
As your loved one approaches the end of life, you may find that each moment spent with them takes on new significance. One of the more challenging changes you might witness is their declining interest in food and drink. It can be painful to watch someone you care about go through end-of-life nutrition challenges, especially when it feels like you’re unable to help. Understanding why these changes happen and focusing…
How to Overcome the Stigma Surrounding Mental Health in Aging Parents
Mental health awareness is crucial at every stage of life, but it takes on added significance as our parents grow older. For many older adults, discussing mental health can be particularly challenging due to deep-seated stigmas and the values they were raised with. It’s important to understand why older loved ones are often reluctant to talk about mental health, and recognizing the signs that they might be struggling can help…
Older Adults and Substance Abuse: Could Your Parent Be at Risk?
Safe and Effective Tips for Lifting a Senior
Taking care of an older family member often means that you’ll be helping them move around the house, getting in and out of chairs and the bed, or even going to and from the bathroom. Handling these tasks incorrectly can pose a significant risk of injury to both you and the person you love, making it vitally important to know proper techniques for lifting a senior.
Staying Active to Manage Parkinson’s Symptoms
It’s beneficial for any older adult to stay active as they age, but especially for those with Parkinson’s, exercise could have a great impact on managing Parkinson’s symptoms. Several studies are uncovering direct links between physical exercise and Parkinson’s symptom management. In the largest clinical study to date, patients who exercised no less than 2½ hours per week gained a greater total wellbeing compared to those who refrained from physical…
LGBTQ+ Senior Care With Advocacy and Compassion in Mind
As seniors embark on their journey through the golden years, they traverse a landscape filled with a myriad of challenges, each imbued with its own unique hue. For LGBTQ+ seniors, this path often winds through valleys of adversity, where the shadows of societal stigma and discrimination loom large. At Advanced Home Health Care, we stand as staunch allies, committed to dismantling barriers and championing inclusivity for all seniors. Here are…
24-Hour Care to Help Seniors Age at Home Without Facing a Move
At first, caring for Mom may have just taken up a few hours of the week. But now, she’s starting to need help throughout most of the day and maybe even into the night. Now, you’re realizing Mom would feel most secure with someone around 24/7, ensuring her needs are met and ready to tackle any unexpected situations.
Get the Support You Need With Live-In Care for Seniors
Care needs ebb and flow as senior loved ones age, and the care model that works today may not be the one that works a year from now. Initially, their care journey may involve a home caregiver assisting with morning routines and meal preparation. But as their needs change, they may require more help from day to day. Challenges may arise during late-night tasks or unforeseen issues in the overnight…