It can be challenging for seniors to enjoy face-to-face interactions with family and friends. Here are fantastic online solutions to help bridge the gap!
The transition to Daylight Savings time can be especially confusing for seniors with Alzheimer’s. Learn about the potential benefits and drawbacks of correcting them about the date and time, as well as alternative approaches to managing their confusion during the switchover.
If you're caring for elderly loved ones with memory loss or cognitive decline, it can be challenging to ensure they are eating regularly. Learn some practical strategies on what to do if your senior relatives don't remember if they've eaten during the day.
Living with diabetes can be a challenge for your senior loved one, but it's much easier with the help of wearable technology. Wearable technologies allow your senior loved one to make informed decisions about their health and stay in control of managing their condition.
Drinking alcohol for seniors can become a serious problem if not properly addressed. Educating yourself on some guidelines for safe alcohol consumption is very important to keep seniors healthy and well.
Regardless of one's age, staying hydrated is key to good health. If a senior loved one struggles to drink fluids, here are tips to help them reach their hydration goals this year.
The holiday season is here with us. Unfortunately, with the low temperature recorded over this period, there is the possibility of getting the flu. This may be devastating to your loved ones when gathering for the holidays. Luckily, you can protect yourself by getting flu shots and vaccines.
At Senior Helpers in Crown Point, we specialize in caregiver support. We know that caring for a senior loved one can be a daunting undertaking for many, so we are always on the lookout for ways to make the task a bit more surmountable. One of the most important first steps a caregiver can take is to find ways to make the home more accessible for seniors.
At every stage of life, we experience new things and discover layers of ourselves that we never knew existed. While these new experiences are mostly wonderful, they can also be new challenges that can be distressing. Seniors in the Crown Point, Merrillville, and Lake County areas are especially vulnerable and may be fighting anxiety and depression for the first time ever. It is important to recognize symptoms, understand potential triggers, and know where to seek help.
Seniors are at greater risk for hip fractures. Here are some ways to help prevent hip fractures and keep your older loved ones healthy.
Managing diabetes can be difficult for seniors. Here are some ways that a home caregiver can help with meal prep, medication management, and more.
Although caring for a senior loved one can often be challenging, you are not alone. Here are several local and nationwide caregiver support groups to help you make the most of your time with your loved one.
As we face the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important to ensure that your senior loved ones are staying as safe as possible. Here are some tips to help reduce risk.
Caring for a loved one who has dementia can be a full-time job. Senior Helpers- Crowne Pointe can help with thoughtful, calming care.
Are you or a loved one an aging veteran in need of in-home care in northwest Indiana? Discover veteran benefits for in-home senior care with Senior Helpers- Crown Point.