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Winter Wellness for Older Adults: Why Light and Movement Matter
When it comes to staying healthy in the winter months, there’s one big misconception: that wellness has to mean gym memberships, strict routines, or long walks outside. But here’s some encouraging news: winter wellness for older adults can start with two simple things—light and movement. These two small habits have a powerful ripple effect on
Looking at the Holidays With Dementia Through a Different Lens
The holiday lights are up, the invitations are sent, but for someone living with dementia, the festive season might stir more than just warm memories. Unfamiliar faces, changing routines, and sensory overload can lead to confusion, agitation, or fatigue. Seeing the holidays through the lens of dementia means shifting the focus: less about doing everything,
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Senior Activities to Enjoy Together This Spring
There’s something so rejuvenating about being outdoors in the fresh air and beauty of nature. Before the temperature rises too high, it’s a good idea to help the older adults you love spend some time outside. It doesn’t have to involve anything elaborate; there are plenty of senior activities to enjoy together this spring that
What to Do When a Senior Loved One Passes
When a senior loved one passes, they leave the family not only with the emotions of loss and grief, but also with a host of details that need to be taken care of. Your loved one lived a full life, and there are many aspects of that life that have to be effectively closed out
Tips for Preventing Elder Fraud and How Home Care Can Help
Elder fraud and scams—either stealing money or a person’s identity—are serious crimes that affect seniors each day. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reports that over 92,000 older adults are victims of elder fraud each year with over $1.7 billion in losses. With so many scams targeting older adults, how can you help an older
Love Your Valentine’s Day Smile: Dental Health for Seniors
Chocolates. Flowers. Cards. These are all great gifts for someone you love at Valentine’s Day, but nothing says, “I love you,” more than a gleaming smile. Maintaining a healthy smile has a huge impact on a person’s overall health. However, chronic illnesses and other aspects of aging can affect dental health for seniors. This Valentine’s
Ring in the New Year With a New Caregiving Career
A new year gives us the opportunity to think about the future and what we desire most in life. If you are dreaming about new opportunities, hoping to learn new skills, or looking for a way to help others, a caregiving career may be just the solution! Learn how Senior HomeCare of Tucson, a leading
Helping Seniors Prepare for Emergencies
Being prepared for an emergency is incredibly important. However, while some of us may have a first aid kit or fire extinguisher in the home, few of us could claim to be truly prepared for certain emergency events. When it comes to our older loved ones who choose to age in place in the comfort
‘Tis the Season: Holiday Tips for Alzheimer’s Caregivers
The holidays are a wonderful time for families to connect and celebrate together, but they can also be hectic due to all of the shopping, meal planning, and decorating. For family caregivers assisting a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia, the holiday season can be even more stressful. Before decking the halls this year, Senior
What’s REALLY Scary to Older Adults?
Ghosts. Goblins. Things that go bump in the night. There are plenty things to fear during this spooky time of year. But for older adults, fears go deeper than the typical scary movie tropes. Change is an inevitable part of life, but change can be quite scary to older adults. When that change is happening
The Top 3 Tips for Alleviating Senior Isolation
A little time to ourselves is a good thing, but for many older adults, loneliness can quickly turn to depression. How can you best help an older loved one dealing with these difficult feelings? Senior HomeCare of Tucson’s experts in Tucson senior services and in-home care in nearby areas share tips for alleviating senior isolation.
How to Help a Senior Lose Weight Safely and Effectively
Maintaining a healthy weight and BMI is so important for senior health. But as people age, losing weight can become more difficult. Nutrition and exercise needs change with age. Fewer calories are required daily, and it can be harder to burn them as well. Still, the regular rules of weight loss still apply. Seniors should:
Keep Cool with Indoor Summer Activities for Seniors
Summertime can be a fun time to enjoy the sun and being outdoors. But for older adults, the summer heat can also lead to issues such as dehydration and overheating. When the intense July heat makes us all want to stay indoors, how can older adults keep cool while still having fun? It’s possible to
Need a Flexible Career Option? Consider Caregiving!
A 9 to 5 work week is not for everyone. Many parents feel the need for something more flexible, especially when trying to balance their children’s schedules. Also, in recent years, more and more people have been choosing flexible careers to support the work-life balance they desire. Why? Flexible work offers people more freedom to
Is Someone You Love at Risk for Senior Depression?
Life is full of ups and downs. Each one impacts our mental wellbeing – for better or worse. When we are mentally healthy, life’s challenges may get us down for a period of time, but they are balanced out by positive experiences. When the difficulties of life become overwhelming, however, depression can develop – something
Try This Surprisingly Effective Dementia Care Tool: Laughter!
We’ve all heard that laughter is the best medicine, and nothing feels better than enjoying a good laugh with friends. For people who have loved ones with dementia, however, the often challenging nature of the disease can seem like anything but a laughing matter. Still, humor is an essential part of dealing with stressful situations,
Combat Feelings of Caregiver Dread with These Helpful Tips
Family caregivers take on a huge responsibility when regularly helping a loved one with their physical and emotional needs. Caregiving is a selfless choice, but it can also be fraught with challenging emotions as the responsibilities of caring for an aging loved one wage on. Feelings of frustration, guilt, and caregiver dread are common, but
How to Provide the Best Dementia Care Through Journaling
Caring for a loved one who has dementia is often stressful. It can be challenging to understand and deal with difficult behaviors caused by dementia. Add in the daily stresses of work and family obligations, as well as the worries brought on by a global pandemic, and many family caregivers can feel lost and overwhelmed.
Implement a Daily Routine for Seniors to Kick Off the New Year
For older adults, a lack of structure can lead to a fear of the unknown. Seniors may also feel anxious due to changes in independence or physical or cognitive abilities. People managing Alzheimer’s, dementia, or a chronic health condition may feel especially anxious facing the day. With these conditions, it’s not uncommon for loved ones
The Holiday Gift You Can Give Yourself: A Career in Caregiving
The holidays are here, which means it’s gift-giving season. While you are contemplating what to get for friends and loved ones this year, don’t neglect a great gift for yourself – a new career! The COVID-19 pandemic caused many people to reevaluate both their personal and professional lives. Millions of Americans are leaving high-stress careers
Top Tips to Manage Osteoarthritis Pain
If the pain of osteoarthritis has you or a loved one feeling down, you’re not alone. Around 27 million Americans are living with osteoarthritis, making everyday tasks painful and challenging. Fortunately, there are lots of treatment options and steps you can take to ease your symptoms. Use these tips to help manage osteoarthritis pain and
The Unexpected Dangers of Pill Organizers and How Home Care Can Help
Medication usage is common among older adults. According to findings from a National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, many people aged 60-79 are taking five or more prescription drugs daily, making it a challenge to keep track of multiple medications. Many seniors rely on pill organizers for medication management, but there are hidden dangers that
Effective Strategies to Minimize the Challenges of Incontinence in Dementia
Dementia creates significant changes in a senior loved one. Couple that with a sensitive issue like incontinence and providing care can begin to feel overwhelming. Incontinence is difficult enough to manage for older adults who do not have a cognitive impairment, however, it is even more challenging when a senior has dementia. Incontinence may be
Tips for Communicating with Seniors Experiencing Loss of Hearing
Loss of hearing is a common issue among older adults. According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders, around a third of people ages 65 to 74 have hearing loss and nearly half of those 75 and older have difficulty hearing. Hearing loss can come on gradually over time, or it can
Turn Your Compassion Into a Caregiving Career!
Do you have experience taking care of an older family member? Maybe you’ve helped your grandmother tidy up around the house and run errands, or provided transportation for her when she could no longer drive. Maybe you were there when a loved one was injured or recovering from surgery, or maybe you’ve provided assistance for
Technology Tools Increase Senior Independence
In the midst of the pandemic, our caregivers experienced firsthand the crucial pairing of seniors and technology to stay connected to family and friends. Now, as health and wellbeing continue to be our focus in caring for seniors, there are a number of tech tools that are incredibly beneficial for senior independence. We’ve provided details
Finding Purpose Later in Life: Seniors and A Sense of Meaning
A sense of purpose is essential to holistic wellbeing for all of us, but it’s particularly important for the seniors in our lives. An individual’s place in society and their responsibilities change as they age. Seniors sometimes struggle with transitioning into retirement or away from being a primary caregiver to children and grandchildren. Health concerns
When Counting Sheep Won’t Cut It: Six Tips for Better Senior Sleep
Good sleep habits are a cornerstone of health; however, sleep cycles change as we age. If you or a senior loved one has been struggling with sleep, you aren’t alone. The elderly are more likely to experience disruptions in their circadian rhythm or “internal clock” that make falling asleep and staying asleep more difficult. The
Creativity for Seniors: The Many Benefits of Music and Art
We’re well aware of the value of incorporating the arts into children’s education, but how about when we’re older? Art can play an integral role in learning for a lifetime, and activities to promote creativity for seniors is, in fact, some of the best types of activities to include in your senior care toolbox, with
When Sibling Conflict Arises: How to Best Care for Aging Parents
When we were growing up, we learned how to share both our toys and the attention of our parents with our siblings. It’s not surprising that the feelings connected with those memories can remain with us into our adult years. As wonderful and rewarding as it is to have brothers and sisters, there may be
Overcome Caregiver Guilt Once and for All
While many of us are juggling a variety of balls just to get through each day, for caregivers, it may seem more like juggling flaming swords and knives! It’s extremely common for family caregivers to feel overwhelmed, which can lead to feelings of caregiver guilt when things don’t go exactly as we wish they would.
How to Alleviate Loneliness After The Holidays
While the holidays are often a joyful time for seniors, once the decorations are packed away and loved ones have returned to their everyday, hectic lives, many older adults are at risk to sink into a time of loneliness after the holidays. Seniors who live alone are most susceptible to experiencing feelings of sadness and