Wise Wisdom From Wise Seniors: Cleaning Hacks
One of the perks I have been able to enjoy over the years of owning and operating my own home care company is that I get to meet many remarkable people. Seniors are extremely wise, full of colorful stories and generous with their time and words of advice.
Cleaning Tips to Help You Spring Into Action
By Diane Mondini, Caring Companions At Home Owner & President
Spring Cleaning is a great way to usher in the new season. A “good tidying up” has many positive benefits. A clean home reduces allergies and improves concentration. If you happen to be one of the 77% of Americans who suffer from stress, you might just find cleaning helpful in relieving anxiety and stress.
Coronavirus Scams and Hoaxes Targeting the Elderly
Scammers feed on heightened fear, stress, and feelings of uncertainty brought upon by natural disasters and catastrophic events. Covid-19 has become, yet another way to exploit the vulnerable.
Health-Focused Resolutions For Seniors and Family Caregivers
The effects of COVID-19 on aging family members and family caregivers brought significant challenges, to say the least. As social distancing became a defining movement in safety and minimizing exposure to the virus, families found themselves "caregiving from a distance" to help keep "at-risk" individuals as safe as possible by limiting visits and activities outside of the home.
The Christmas Tree Man
by Donald Cooper I often caution clients about the danger of ‘judging’ customers by how they’re dressed, or by who they appear to be. Back in my days as an ‘almost famous’ retailer of ladies fashions and gifts, I learned this powerful and moving lesson from ’The Christmas Tree Man’.
How to Care for Your Senior Family Members During the Holiday Season
As the holiday season rolls around, COVID-19 is likely keeping seniors and their families apart. Here are some of the ways you can brighten their holiday experience.
How To Have A Safe Thanksgiving For Seniors
Thanksgiving is all about reminiscing, reflecting, and togetherness. For seniors, this can be a challenge due to memory issues, health concerns, or family members living far away. Celebrating the holidays with your senior loved ones can also be overwhelming.
World Senior Citizen Day
Back in 1988, former US President Ronald Reagan founded a day that would eventually be known under proclamation of the United Nations as ‘World Senior Citizen Day.’ This celebration of gratitude to seniors all over the globe occurs on August 21stof each year.
Beating the Summer Heat at Home During COVID-19
The CDC suggests that we should think of our body as like a personal air conditioning unit. Whenever your body heats up from the hot weather outside, your ‘internal’ air conditioner starts using its coolant (your sweat.) So it’s important to replenish that lost ‘coolant’ by drinking lots of water.
Fall Risk Prevention Tips and Choosing a Medical Alert System
One out of three seniors will fall this year, but fewer than half of them will talk with their doctors about it, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Falls are also the No.
Halloween Safety Tips for Seniors
Halloween can be a fun holiday for most, but it can be a very stressful time for seniors, particularly those with mental and/or physical complications. Some seniors may be concerned with their safety during this time, as strangers coming to their home can inflict fear.
Safe & Effective Transportation for Seniors
After she retired, Mabel moved into her dream home in the country, far from the hustle and bustle of the city where she'd lived and worked. But, as her vision worsened, her adult children convinced her to stop driving. After she gave up the car, she found herself feeling isolated and lonely. It was hard to get to doctor appointments and her volunteer work. Am
