Posts from August, 2017 August 31, 2017 What Grandparents Really Want As professional in-home caregivers and families of those who count on our support, we know how much grandparents treasure their connections to family. Hollywood gives us a romantic view of grandparents. They are the keepers of family history and comforters in times of family ... Learn More August 28, 2017 Caregivers Make a Difference With Alzheimer’s Walk In-home caregivers and their families share many experiences, but for each, the journey is unique. Among those who care for older loved ones, there is perhaps no more emotionally challenging experience than caring for someone with dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease. That’s one ... Learn More August 16, 2017 Senior Citizens Day - August 21 Although it can be demanding at times, most caregivers don’t need to be reminded of the many ways spending time with seniors and learning from their experiences can enrich our lives. Since the 1930s, American have marked one day in August to celebrate our seniors, the lives ... Learn More August 12, 2017 Eye Health Beyond Age 60 Caregivers quickly become accustomed to the frequency of health care appointments many of our charges need to keep. Most of these are regularly scheduled or follow-ups to previous appointments, but it’s easy for some other needs to be overlooked. The end of summer and ... Learn More August 04, 2017 In-Home Care Doesn’t Have to Pre-Empt the Family Vacation Whether it’s young children or an older adult, vacations can be a special kind of challenge for in-home caregivers. The daily tasks that need to be done around the house often are compounded by the absence of a support system and familiar resources like pharmacies and ... Learn More Page 1 of 2