Looking for Home Care for an elderly loved one? Googling “Home Care Near Me” may be a start, but there’s a lot more to find out than just who is the closest. Home Care agencies can vary widely in the services that they provide as well as their organizational...
According to the National Institute on Aging, Dementia is the loss of cognitive functioning — thinking, remembering, and reasoning — to such an extent that it interferes with a person’s daily life and activities. Dementia is a broad (“umbrella”) term for an...
According to dailycaring.com, Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) is a middle stage between the occasional forgetfulness of normal aging and the serious cognitive decline of dementia. Someone with mild cognitive impairment could experience these symptoms: Forgetting...
How do I know when it’s time to get help for Mom or Dad? Admitting the need for assistance—and accepting it—is not easy for people as they age. So, how will you know when your aging parent needs help at home? One thing is certain: Mom and Dad aren’t likely to be the...
It’s Mississippi and it’s just going to be plain hot! We know this but sometimes forget to take the needed precautions to prevent heat-related injuries and illnesses. The following link will give you some great tips for staying safe in the warmer weather. Hot Weather...
Crucial shortages of frontline caregivers including home care aides and nurses are looming everywhere. Whether it is a child with complex medical needs, an individual with disabilities or an older American, the shortage of these workers impacts all Americans. As the...
