by Courtney Boatin | Nov 17, 2024 | Caregiver, Senior Health
It’s that time again … time to shop and find the perfect gifts for seniors and everyone on your list. Before stressing out about what to get mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa, however, take a look at some ideas that can help minimize the stress and bring big smiles from...
by Courtney Boatin | Oct 23, 2023 | Assisted Living, Caregiver, Senior Living, Uncategorized
The holidays are a wonderful time to get together with family and friends, but they also offer an opportunity to assess the health and well-being of a senior loved one. This is especially true if it has been weeks or months since the last visit since changes will...
by Courtney Boatin | Jul 27, 2023 | Caregiver
As baby boomers age, more and more need help from a caregiver. Often this responsibility falls to their children, but other relatives and friends may also find themselves in the role of caregiver. According to the aginginplace.org article, “Caregiver Burnout,” during...
by Courtney Boatin | Apr 10, 2023 | Caregiver, Uncategorized
How to help seniors living at home and struggling to care for themselves is a dilemma many adult children face. Living at home is the first choice of many seniors, but it comes with many challenges as the years go by. One of the most difficult for many families is...
by Courtney Boatin | Nov 15, 2022 | Assisted Living, Caregiver, Uncategorized
Visiting during the holidays is a big part of the magic and when a senior is on your visit list, it’s also a great opportunity to check on their safety and well-being to ensure they are able to live and thrive at home. Although many seniors may not realize it, over...
by Courtney Boatin | Jun 15, 2022 | Assisted Living, Caregiver
Assisted living today is completely changed from the past century, but even with all the improvements, many older adults will push back when family approaches the subject of moving there. This can be very difficult for seniors and their families when both feel they...
