Posts by Perry C. Doc Alleva, Owner & Administrator
What Concerns Should You Have With Your Mom Aging at Home?
AARP’s “What is Livable?” survey found that 87 percent of adults 65 or older want to age in place. They don’t want to move to a new home. It’s very likely that your mom feels that way. While she has her plans, you are still on the fence. Aging in place is possible, but you…
Read MoreHow Can You Split the Caregiving Workload with Other Family Members?
Caregiving is a big commitment and there’s a lot of work that goes into helping your elderly family member. If you’re lucky enough to have other family members who are willing to help, you may be able to figure out how to balance out those responsibilities. Talk Things out with Each Other Sometimes the most…
Read MoreWhy Is Elder Care Good for You?
You may have a list of all the reasons that home care services are great for your aging adult, but have you thought about how they make life easier for you? It turns out that hiring elder care providers can be one of the best things that you do just for yourself. You Can Improve…
Read MoreThese Soup Recipes Are Ideal for Elderly Adults
You are probably familiar with your elderly loved one’s favorite foods and know what they like and don’t like. When the cold winter months are in full force, many elderly adults turn to comfort food that warms them up and makes their taste buds sing. Hearty and delicious soup is usually a favorite, and the…
Read MoreHelping Your Family Member Deal with the Emotional Impact of Cancer
You might already have an idea how cancer is going to affect your senior’s body, but you might be surprised how it can affect both her emotions and your own. Helping your elderly family member through the emotional end of things can be one of the most important things you do for her. Help Her…
Read MoreCan Hygge Keep Your Spirits up This Winter?
Denmark is known for its cold, long winters, but it’s also becoming known for the lifestyle philosophy that helps Danes to cope with those long, cold winters. Hygge is about making your life better, even when the winter feels as if it’s never going to end. Applying the concepts of hygge to your own caregiving…
Read MoreTips for Protecting Your Senior’s Skin When They Go Out in Cold Weather
The cold weather can be extremely hard on your skin. As a family caregiver, it is important to understand that it can be even harder on your senior’s skin. Elderly adults tend to have more vulnerable, and dryer skin, which means the cold weather can impact it more severely. When your elderly parent goes out…
Read MoreWhy Starting Elder Care is All About Independence
Independence is extremely important for virtually all people. Simply because you’re aging loved one is getting older doesn’t mean they’ve lost their desire for independence or more control over their own life. Many seniors struggle feeling as though they have lost their autonomy and no longer are able to live the lifestyle that is truly…
Read MoreBenefits of Home Health Care: Mobility Support in the Home
Many elderly adults struggle with mobility issues. Impaired balance, the effects of arthritis, diminished joint and muscle strength, lack of range of motion flexibility, and lingering effects of trauma and other health issues can make it difficult for your parent to navigate their surroundings as effectively and safely as they did when they were younger.…
Read MoreStudy Reveals Loneliness Peaks in Late 80’s
Despite modern technology and its ability to connect people from one end of the globe to another, many people still report feeling isolated and lonely. This can be especially true for aging adults and a recent study revealed that seniors in their late 80’s often feel the loneliest of their lives. According to research published…
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