Posts by Andy Niska
Four Steps for Introducing Doll Therapy to Your Senior
Doll therapy can be incredibly helpful for seniors with dementia, but you do need to introduce it properly.
Read MoreTop 9 Benefits of In Home Care
The elderly population in the United States is expected to boom within the next several years, growing from 46 million to 98 million. Many seniors may not be in a position to live by themselves. Home health care is the perfect solution. Here are nine benefits of home health care that illustrate why seniors love at-home care. 1.…
Read More5 Tips to Help Seniors Quit Smoking
An elder care provider can be part of the support system that encourages the senior to keep trying and working toward their goal.
Read MoreWhy Strength Training May Be Especially Important for Diabetics
If your older family member with diabetes isn’t as active as they should be, senior care can help them to get up and move more.
Read MoreWhat Elderly Care Can Do to Help Seniors with Lung Cancer
An elderly care provider can spend time with your aging relative and help to distract them from negative thoughts.
Read MoreDoes Medicare Cover In Home Care?
What Does Medicare Home Health Care Cover? Medicare helps millions of Americans, but it can be confusing. Are you eligible for Medicare home health care? Here’s what is covered and what is not. When it’s time get the home-based healthcare help you need, it can be hard to navigate your coverage for these services. You…
Read MorePreparing Yourself to Care for Your Senior After Hip Surgery
Taking on the role of being a family caregiver for your elderly parent doesn’t mean you have to do it all on your own.
Read MoreDigging Yourself Deeper into Debt to Care for Mom Isn’t Doing Either of You Any Good
When you hire through an agency, you can enjoy some flexibility which means you can still support this senior in your life while devoting a bit more time to your job to help you keep up with the bills.
Read MoreCommon Medication Side Effects Seniors May Experience
If your older adult family member is taking multiple medications, a senior care provider can help to watch for side effects.
Read MoreIs Hiring an In Home Care Giver the Right Choice for You?
Making a decision concerning hospice care comes with a lot of difficult questions. Is an in home caregiver the right choice? Read here to learn more. When a loved one enters hospice care, there’s a lot that needs to be considered. What does your loved one want in terms of care? Is their estate in…
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