Posts from October, 2017 October 28, 2017 Seniors, Caregivers and the End of Daylight Savings Time In-home caregiving depends on routine. Not only is it important for the planning and sanity of the caregiver, it’s essential for the stable independence of those we love. The importance of routine and our reliance on it increases as we age. Time changes can be a major ... Learn More October 25, 2017 Taking Care When a Caregiver Isn’t There It’s unfortunate, but too many of us still have a reflex reaction to caregiving for seniors as a sort of binary decision: Either Mom or Dad is fine on their own, or they need round-the-clock support. The fact is their care need is most likely an accommodating continuum and ... Learn More October 13, 2017 In-Home Support for the Vision Impaired October 15 is White Cane Safety Day in the United States, an occasion to celebrate the equality of blind Americans and to affirm our commitment to their right to independence. Caregivers often encounter families with one or more members experiencing a profound loss of ... Learn More October 12, 2017 Aging Statistics Important Facts About Aging The more we know, the better we can prepare for the changes ahead for our elderly loved ones. These aging statistics offer valuable knowledge about getting older that allows us to understand the needs of our older loved ones and make life easier ... Learn More October 06, 2017 Caregivers Support Seniors Through Disasters As many caregivers can attest, our older loved ones sometimes react to tragedies and disasters differently than the rest of us. The news has been full of tragedies for the past several weeks: Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, SW Florida, the Texas Gulf Coast … Constant media report of ... Learn More