
“I Do Not Need a Doctor!” Understanding Medical Reluctance in Your Aging Parent.
Let’s face it: lots of us put off visiting the doctor’s office. It might be awkward and downright frightening when something is wrong and we’re

Providing Care for Dementia? Here’s Why You Should Never Go It Alone.
Although scores of seniors are dealing with the challenges of Alzheimer’s disease, a far greater number of family members are trying to cope with providing

Family Caregiving Issues: Are You a Helicopter Caregiver?
We’ve all heard of helicopter parents, especially when a child goes off to college. In fact, we may be guilty of hovering a touch too

Why You Should Make “Play” Part of Your Senior Care Routine
Remember that feeling as a young child when the school bell rang, signifying the conclusion of math and the beginning of the best part of

In-Home Caregivers in Paw Paw, MI Help Reduce Fall Risks in Seniors
Falls among the elderly are all too common and may have serious outcomes. Taking preventative measures is key, including assessing the house for fall risks

Top Things You Should Know as a Family Caregiver
If you’re providing care for a senior loved one, it’s probable that you stumbled into the responsibility with virtually no formal training: you saw the

Reverse Your Heart’s Aging Process with Heart Healthy Exercise!
For children, physical activity is a given – sports programs, recess on the playground, and impromptu games of tag with friends naturally give the heart

Detecting Malnutrition in Seniors: It’s a Common Problem That Often Is Missed
Remember weekend dinners at the grandparents’, whenever the whole family came together around the table to share a hearty meal, chitchat, and laughter? Unfortunately, with

Our St. Joseph Senior Care Experts’ 5 Tips to Ease the Bathing Routine
Grooming is a very personal act. From combing our hair and dressing ourselves to bathing, it’s usually done in private, the way we’ve done it

Combining Your Career with Caregiving for a Loved One
It’s a familiar story for many people – performing well at a job you like (or need), commuting, and caring for your children, all the