The holidays are upon us, and they mean different things to different people. For many, the holidays are a season full of joy, parties, visiting with relatives, too many cookies, and sometimes too much gluhwein. For others, however, the holidays can be lonely or even isolating. The winter months may be much more difficult for loved ones or relatives who live alone, or who are starting to have trouble with activities of daily living (ADLs). Thankfully, this month offers great opportunities to check in on your loved ones, and help them navigate a potentially tricky season. Read on for some things to look for, resources to turn to, and tips to help your loved ones this holiday season.
For many families, the decision to hire in home care (or other types of senior care) can come rather quickly or unexpectedly. Like most things, it’s best to plan ahead and anticipate what future needs your loved ones may have. Certain pieces of information, like whether a parent has a will, certain medication needs
Hiring in home care can be a simple or complicated process, depending on the dynamics in each family. The situation can become even more complex when diagnoses like 
Did you know that more than 22 million Americans over the age of 40 suffer from cataracts? While most of us are aware that cataracts negatively impact our vision, that’s usually the extent of our knowledge. Let’s take this opportunity to learn more about cataract vision impairment, different types of cataracts, various risk factors, and more. We’ll also discuss how caregivers can help those with cataracts or other vision impairments.
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