Knowing someone’s end-of-life wishes is important End of life seems like a scary topic to bring up with your older adult, but many...

How to care for seniors at home for as long as possible People often say “I promised her I’d never put her in a nursing home.” or “Dad...

Sometimes medication is needed to reduce difficult dementia behaviors Someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia may become extremely...

Don’t let undeserved caregiver guilt add to your stress There are many common misconceptions about what caregivers should do or how they...

Simple exercises reduce fall risk in seniors More than 1 in 4 older adults falls each year, often resulting in serious injuries that...

Talking to aging parents about changes is tough You might have noticed that your parents are starting to need more help. Maybe the house...

A regular daily routine reduces stress for seniors Young or old, people are most afraid of the unknown. As someone loses control over...

Why would someone with Alzheimer’s refuse medication? Getting someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia to take their medicine can be...

By Connie Chow, Founder at DailyCaring Chronic constipation is a common issue for seniors Constipation is an issue that many older adults...

Understanding and making decisions about care options for your older adult can be an overwhelming task. All Home Care Matters shares 6...

Communication tips reduce difficult Alzheimer’s behaviors When someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia gets angry or agitated or...

Medicaid wants their money back Medicaid is a program that pays for healthcare for people with limited income and assets. It helps...

Quality of life is important for health and well-being It’s not enough to just be alive. Good quality of life is especially important for...

Understand Medicare vs. Medicaid to get maximum benefits Medicare and Medicaid can be confusing, partly because the names sound so...

Be aware of common medications that cause falls Falls are a major reason for seniors to lose independence and mobility. More than 1 in 4...

Pain in dementia isn’t always obvious or easy to diagnose Seniors with dementia often experience pain or serious discomfort on a regular...

Caregiving with family can bring up conflicts For many caregivers, it can be frustrating and stressful to work with siblings to care for...

Balance exercises for seniors prevent falls Exercise keeps older adults as strong and independent as possible by improving strength and...

Seniors can get help paying for prescription drugs When older adults aren’t able to afford their prescriptions, they can’t follow the...

These are the hands I know and love I’ve seen them all my life life They’ve changed of course, as time has passed through happiness and...