Practical Tips

Get 5 tips to increase the chances seniors will listen to advice and make healthier lifestyle choices

5 Ways to Encourage Seniors to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle

If your older adult is considering aging in place, they might need encouragement to continue leading the healthy lifestyle that...

elderly toilet use

When Seniors Need Help Using the Toilet: Safety Tips for Caregivers

Seniors may need help getting on and off the toilet Even if your older adult is pretty independent, they may still...

This guide helps you create a caregiving plan so you have time to make decisions and solve problems.

Caregiver Beginner's Guide / Practical Tips

This Guide Helps You Make a Caregiving Plan in 5 Steps

A caregiver plan helps at any stage No matter where you are in the caregiving journey, it’s never too late...

Improve senior sleep by aligning and supporting their body so they can rest more comfortably.

Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

11 Tips to Improve Senior Sleep by Reducing Pain and Discomfort

Improving senior sleep benefits them and you It’s exhausting to wake frequently in the night to help your older adult....

6 hygiene tips help you keep bedridden seniors healthy and comfortable

Medical Conditions / Practical Tips

6 Hygiene Tips for Bed Bound Seniors

When someone is confined to bed due to their health conditions, it’s important to keep up their personal hygiene. Feeling...

Caregiver humor is an effective way for seniors and caregivers to cope with the difficult emotions that come with aging and caregiving

Humor in Caregiving Eases Tension and Boosts Mood

Funny moments can happen during caregiving Chronic illnesses and serious diseases like Alzheimer’s disease are certainly no laughing matter. But...

stay cool in hot weather

How to Keep Seniors Cool in Hot Weather: 10 Tips

Seniors are at risk for heat stroke during hot weather Seniors need to be more aware of overheating and heat...

Promote independence in the elderly by finding a balance between helping too much or too little

4 Ways to Provide Support While Encouraging Senior Independence

How much help is too much? Finding a balance is essential When an older adult starts needing help with everyday...

10 smart strategies and resources for long-distance caregiving help you support and care for your loved ones

10 Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving

Long-distance caregiving can be challenging. All Home Care Matters shares 10 top strategies to help you support your older adult...

Use a dementia journal to solve challenging behaviors and make caregiving easier

Alzheimer's & Dementia / Practical Tips

Keeping a Dementia Journal Makes Caregiving Easier: 7 Things to Track

Feel more in control by taking notes on dementia symptoms Caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia can feel...

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