Living far away from an older family member can make it complicated to provide for their care. You may be worried if they are taking medication as prescribed, eating well, or getting social interaction, which is so crucial to mental health. Additionally, if contact is...
Retirement is often viewed as a time to finally relax and take the time to smell the roses. But for some older adults, it is not so easy. While many older adults thrive in their later years, about two-thirds of older adults will need assistance...
Summer is a time for being outdoors and having fun – whether you enjoy hanging out at the pool, taking a walk in the park, or sitting on your front porch with a nice cup of iced tea. When the temperature rises, people increase their...
Across the world, there are 50 million people who have Alzheimer's disease or some other form of dementia. Alzheimer's primarily affects persons over the age of 65 and is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States. In June, Family Tree In-Home Care joins...
The current crisis of COVID-19 has brought significant change to all our lives. From having to alter our daily routines due to social distancing rules and stay-at-home orders, the subsequent stress caused by these changes may, at times, go unnoticed. However, science indicates that stress...
Among Americans, stroke is the fifth leading cause of death, as well as a significant factor in adult disability. In addition, the risk for stroke increases with age. Since May is American Stroke Month, we would like to present some information about stroke and seniors,...
[caption id="attachment_58285" align="alignright" width="380"] Senior woman potting plant in her home garden[/caption]With the COVID-19 pandemic keeping people indoors, it is difficult for anyone these days to stay active. This difficulty may be much greater for seniors, particularly if they are homebound. However, the importance of...
Without a doubt, the aging process is not easy. The loss of independence that seniors are faced with can be depressing and frustrating. Whenever possible, we should do all that we can to make later life transitions as comfortable as possible. Keeping the pantry stocked...
Protecting ourselves from the threat of COVID-19 can seem challenging and confusing as information is continually being disseminated and changes rapidly. For seniors, it can be most imperative to remain abreast of these changes, but difficult to do so with the volume of information that...
By Andrew Donlan | March 24, 2020 When COVID-19 came on the home-based care industry’s radar, it brought fear with it, leaving agencies scrambling to prepare for worst-case scenarios. The storm has not been weathered just yet. But in dire times, providers have chosen community in lieu of competition....