Taking care of the heart health of seniors is crucial for caregivers. Learn how to support your loved ones in maintaining a healthy heart as they age.

Discover meaningful ways to provide family caregiver support during National Family Caregivers Month. From respite care options and sharing responsibilities to planning outings and offering emotional support, learn how Senior Helpers Greater Knoxville is committed to easing the burden on primary family caregivers in Knoxville, Maryville, Clinton, and Loudon.

Discover effective stress management techniques for family caregivers. Learn how to navigate the challenges of caring for a senior loved one. Find support at Senior Helpers Greater Knoxville.

Balancing the care of senior relatives with a demanding seasonal work schedule can be challenging for a family caregiver. This helpful guide will explore actionable suggestions.

It takes planning and guidance around how to best approach grocery shopping, meal prepping, and cooking for seniors with Type 2 Diabetes. Here are some helpful tips for diabetes management.

The holidays can feel like a nightmare when you or a senior loved one has diabetes. Sugary treats are definitely delicious but there might be some family members who can't enjoy them due to health concerns. Baking diabetes-friendly treats can be a bit out of the way when it comes to holiday dinners, so is there anything you can purchase to satisfy the sweet cravings of those elderly loved ones who can't have a lot of sugar?

Less sunlight and shorter days are believed to trigger a chemical change in the brain resulting in seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Seniors are more likely to exhibit SAD and it is important for caregivers and adult children to proactively mitigate the potential effects of this disorder on their elderly loved ones.

When caring for a loved one, you will probably need to decide who does what chores. When our parents get older, they may not be able to handle all chores as easily as they used to. Painful joints and difficulties in stretching mean that tasks such as scrubbing walls or polishing the floor become impossible. When you are faced with that kind of decision, there are three options that are open to you.

As we age, it sometimes gets difficult to do things that once came easily to us. Basic tasks like cooking, cleaning, and keeping up with housework can become daunting, especially when you have a medical condition. But luckily, a professional caregiver can help seniors continue to live independently! When it comes to choosing a professional caregiver, there are a lot of options out there. Of course, you want to pick what's right for you or a loved one, so it's important to be informed. Let's take a closer look at the professional caregiving options available to you: private caregivers or an agency.

According to research by PEW in 2019, the number of senior internet users was 73%, up from 14% in 2000. Also, the number of older adult smartphone users was 53%. That said, COVID-19 pushed the reliance on technology, with requirements like social distancing. Caregivers often had to rely on technology to monitor their loved ones and keep them safe.