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The winter holiday season is a joyful time of year meant for family get-togethers and creating memories with loved ones. A senior loved one may feel the stresses of keeping up with the festivities and may become overwhelmed with the decorating duties.
Continue ReadingThanksgiving is a holiday that centers primarily on gratitude and family. It is a wonderful time of year to really celebrate our loved ones and is a large traveling holiday for most of the country. This is the time of year when we appreciate having many of our family members together to enjoy a homemade feast.
Continue ReadingAfter President Woodrow Wilson first proclaimed an Armistice Day for November 11, 1919, he said, “To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with lots of pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for our victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.”
Continue ReadingWe’ve all been there. You’ve dropped hints about the gift you want; something fun, exciting or different. You think you’ve spotted it under the festive wrapping paper, but when you finally unwrap it, you’re disappointed and want to think of something nice to say.
Continue ReadingIf a senior loved one has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, it may be helpful and also bring peace of mind to the family to have in home help. The daily companion may be a family member or a highly trained caregiver from Senior Helpers of Chattanooga.
Continue ReadingAs a senior, living with diabetes can create unique challenges. Learning to living healthfully is very beneficial to seniors, whether they are coping with diabetes or not. Choosing to eat well balanced meals created with fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean meats is a healthy way to dine.
Continue ReadingSometimes our lives get so busy that we forget to slow down and focus on what is truly important. Love and family is so vital to living a happy and healthy life. Giving and receiving love helps us to thrive. While it’s difficult to avoid a hectic schedule; it is important to take the time to show our elderly loved ones how much we care.
Continue ReadingIt’s important to take the time to celebrate our grandparents. They have seen the ups and downs of life and have made it through good times and bad. They are the backbone of the family and can provide great insight into any day-to-day situations.
Continue ReadingWhen asked, most seniors would express a strong desire to remain independent in their home and active in their community for as long as physically possible. Caring and consistent home care for your elderly loved one from Senior Helpers of Chattanooga, 423-710-1500, makes it possible for your family to find peace of mind.
Continue ReadingIn today’s society, it is common for extended families to be separated from loved ones by long distances. At some point in your loved one’s life, they will become unable to properly care for themselves. In that instance, you are faced with the challenge of long-distance care giving.
Continue ReadingWhen facing an illness or injury, most people would feel better in their own home. If a loved one is recuperating at home from an operation or illness, they can still benefit greatly from the in-home senior care assistance available from Senior Helpers of Chattanooga.
Continue ReadingSince it is the middle of the summer, it is important to find safe summertime activities for your senior loved one to enjoy. When the sun is shining high and bright in the sky, and the heat feels oppressive, make it a day to organize some scrapbooks and share some family memories indoors with the air conditioning on to keep cool.
Continue ReadingIf your veteran loved one has become frailer and requires personal care assistance, it is possible that your loved one can keep their dignity and remain in the privacy of their beloved home with the help of a compassionate caregiver from Senior Helpers of Chattanooga.
Continue ReadingWhen it comes to living independently at home for a senior loved one, it’s important to always keep their safety in mind. One key step for living safely at home is to keep a list of important doctor names and numbers near the home phone.
Continue ReadingJune marks the end of school, the start of summer and a special holiday created for celebrating fathers everywhere. If your dad is like a lot of other dads, he’s probably expecting a new tie. This Fathers Day, step out of the box and give Dad something he won’t expect.
Continue ReadingSummer is a highly traveled time of year for most people. The weather is warmer and attractions are open for visitors. As you may already know, traveling with an aging loved one can be complicated at times. It is important to keep our aging loved ones actively involved in family outings, including on vacations.
Continue ReadingThere are many reasons why we celebrate. The primary reason we celebrate is to bring family and friends together. There are many calendar dates that provide reason to get together and spend time, but they don’t have to be the only time friends and family gather together. Take the time find little reasons to celebrate.
Continue ReadingCaregivers are special people. Those who spend their days caring for another human being are very giving to others. Because caregivers are often performing tasks that are time-consuming and often thankless, it is important to remember to take time to take care of themselves.
Continue ReadingThe long sought-after secret to feeling better and living longer is staying active. Finding a workout routine that works for your aging loved one and helping them stick with it can pay big dividends. Regular exercise helps older people stay independent and may even prevent diabetes, heart trouble, arthritis pain, anxiety and depression.
Continue ReadingSome families are facing the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or other dementia related disease in their elderly loved one. Since dementia makes it difficult to remember events and deteriorates memory, remaining at home in a familiar environment can prove to be very beneficial for your loved one.
Continue ReadingWhen a family is learning to cope with a loved one who is recently diagnosed with a dementia related disease, they may feel weighed down with the many options available for assistance. In some cases, a family may choose to move their loved one to an assisted living facility or nursing home. They may feel that they are unable to give their loved one the type of care they need to function.
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