Elder Care in Minnesota: Parkinson’s Care
Although Parkinson’s disease is not fatal itself, the Centers for Disease Control lists Parkinson’s complications as the 14th leading cause of dea
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Healthy Aging: Accepting Change
After 7 years, it was time for my client “Sadie” to have a new at-home caregiver. Her long-time caregiver “Mary” had to leave. I have to a
Aging in Place, Caregiving, Companionship, Parents Care, Senior Psychology
Senior Citizen Care: Ideas for Reducing Paper Piles
Magazines, circulars, credit card offers, and sales ads pile up. Oh, and don’t forget the sweepstakes contests that are routinely sent to vulnerab
Attitude is Everything
“Bill Wallace” has been a client of our agency for about six years. He was referred to us for non-medical senior care so that caregivers can pre
Prepare for the Journey: 3 Easy Ways to Access the Senior Care Experts
No one becomes an expert at aging until they’ve walked the walk with an elderly family member. Unfortunately, the aging process can be so gradual
Caregiving, Family Caregivers, Parents Care, Senior Care Tips
Power Struggles, Part 2: How to Avoid Power Struggles
Be sure to read Part 1: Identifying Power Struggles with Elderly Parents. When you engage in a power struggle while taking care of elderly parents,
The Fried Egg Sandwich on Your Bucket List
How to make one client very happy: Fry two eggs. Place each fried egg on a piece of white buttered bread. Put the pieces together. Cut in half
Caregiving, Companionship, Home Care, In-Home Care, Reflections
Help for Senior Urinary Incontinence
A few years ago, “Tammy” called us in desperation. Between working every day and caring for her aging mother, Tammy was burning the candle at bo
Caregivers, Caregiving, Home Care, In-Home Care, Senior Health Concerns
Senior Citizen Care: Combating Elder Malnutrition
When my client “Beatrice” was evaluated after a fall in her apartment, she was told that her fall and her subsequent fracture were because she was
The Parkinson’s Primer: What is Parkinson’s Disease?
At least once a day, “John” and his at-home caregiver Russ would be taking a walk, and John’s feet would simply stop moving. They would litera
