Frontotemporal dementia affects the lives of seniors and their loved ones in many ways. Learn the symptoms and progressive effects of FTD on seniors.
Memory and concentration levels tend to decline as a person ages. Find out how cognitive training games can help improve seniors' mental acuity.
Mobility issues require a game plan to make it easier for seniors to get around. Learn some tips when creating an accessible environment at home.
In-home senior care takes special understanding and patience, especially when caring for a loved one with mobility issues. Learn how caregivers can help motivate seniors with limited mobility.
Driving gives many seniors independence that can be difficult to give up. Learn some methods you can discuss with your senior loved one to encourage them to give up driving.
When you begin planning a career as a senior caretaker, you want to position yourself in the best possible light to get the premier jobs and make the most money. Learn some certification programs you can achieve.
When you're caring for a senior parent or visiting them during the winter months, you don't want your germs to make them unwell. Learn a few tips for staying healthy, so you can keep your senior loved one healthy.
If you are looking forward to having fun during the holiday season, a white elephant party or secret Santa would be a perfect idea. There are lots of fun gifts seniors can exchange with family and friends as they make merry and have fun! The ultimate goal is to have fun. So, seniors can get random and quirky gifts to exchange with friends. To make the party even more interesting, they can swap gifts so that everyone goes home with something. What's more, they don't have to get something expensive from the shop- it could be that t-shirt that still looks cute or that sandwich maker they hardly use.
Here are 10 gifts for elderly friends to exchange during a White Elephant Party or secret Santa
The winter season can sometimes be a challenge to everyday driving, especially for seniors. Daylight is limited, the roads can be icy, and frigid temperatures in the Milwaukee area can impact how we drive.
Getting around comfortably and safely requires common sense preparation. Making sure you and your vehicle are ready for the unpredictability of winter roads is a good place to start. Here are five tips to help make winter car rides easier and safer for seniors.
Asking your parents about their medical history can be uncomfortable. Learn some things to consider when planning essential conversations with your parents.
Many adult children have questions about when their parents are diagnosed as diabetic or pre-diabetic. Learn the different types of diabetes, ways to manage the condition, and steps that adult children should take to manage their own health.
Senior Helpers is an organization that has been around for a little over a decade. It recently opened up a new training facility in Milwaukee near Howard and 27th Street.
Cindy Manzara is Senior Helpers' director of care. Her job is to teach and work side-by-side with caregivers and those in training while at the facility. They work together by going through transfer movements, like getting someone up and out of bed and ready for the day.
“We do absolutely thorough training with our caregivers to make sure they recognize safety risks in the apartment,” Manzara said.
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD), is a type of depression that happens during specific times of the year, usually winter and fall. It affects people of all ages, but seniors are particularly vulnerable due to common risk factors such as social isolation and physical health changes.
Setting the clocks back on November 6 to note the end of Daylight Saving Time is an annual event that some people look forward to. Others find themselves struggling with the new schedule, and experts have noted that there are specific issues that can come with the time change. Senior Helpers of Milwaukee thrives on helping senior adults in the Milwaukee, Glendale, Brookfield, and Germantown areas establish and adjust to a new schedule. Here is a handy guide to preparing for the end of Daylight Saving Time.
MILWAUKEE, Wisc. (September 28, 2022)—Senior Helpers®,the nation’s premier provider of personalized, in-home senior care, today announced the official opening of the Senior Helpers Center of Excellence in Caregiving at its Milwaukee, Wisconsin location. The Center of Excellence in Caregiving will open to the public on September 28 and serve as a comprehensive training facility where Senior Helpers-certified caregivers, family caregivers and members of the community who assist the elderly can expand their skills and knowledge of administering specialized care that is designed to meet the needs and requirements of senior citizens at various stages of aging. With the goal of elevating the overall level of care provided to the elderly in Milwaukee and the surrounding communities, the new location joins existing Senior Helpers corporate training facilities in Baltimore, Chicago, Erie and Charlotte.
From bruised tailbones to broken hips, avoiding slip and fall accidents in winter is challenging at every age. The good news is that it doesn't have to be. With the right footwear, diligent clean-up, and cautious movements, you can keep your front door and indoor areas completely accident-free. Following are 7 easy ways to keep sure footing this cold season.
Winter officially starts on December 21st, but temperatures are already dropping here in Milwaukee. Now is the time to winterize your home before it gets too cold and the snow gets too deep. Winterizing can prepare your home for colder temperatures while also helping you keep your heating costs low. Many winterizing tasks are generally safe to do yourself, but there are a few that you may want to leave to the professionals--and one you should always leave to the pros. Here is our helpful list to help you prepare for winter weather in Milwaukee.
Summer is the time to eat all these magical fruits and vegetables, enjoy the savory recipes, and get these healthy snacks fresh and in their original taste. Chips and chocolates are always a quick way to snack. However, why eat junk and sugars when the season is brimming with sweet, nutritious, and juicy vegetables and fruits in their peak flavor?
Here are some healthy snacks and recipes that feature the end-of-summer produce to enjoy in Milwaukee, Brookfield, Germantown, and their surroundings.
Dogs can provide love, companionship, and a sense of purpose for animal lovers of all ages. Senior citizens can also benefit from the perks of animal ownership, offering up a routine and the chance to bond with their furry friends. In addition to providing protection and companionship, a dog can encourage a senior to adopt a new exercise routine.
There are so many things to consider when your loved one's health declines. It can be overwhelming and stressful, especially if they're not open to discussing it yet. But putting off the conversation could lead to complications down the road. Being proactive now means you're more likely to have a plan in place before an unexpected medical emergency occurs or before your loved one is too ill or frail to make their own decisions. We recommend that families begin the conversation as early as possible, and here's how:
When they said nothing is ever permanent in this world, they were right! Allergies, like many other conditions, aren't exactly permanent. You'll likely experience changes in allergic reactions as you age, and some may disappear completely. You'll be pleasantly surprised to discover that your family cat or dog no longer causes you misery.
Here's how seasonal allergies can reduce as you grow older:
When your senior starts needing a caregiver in Milwaukee to help out with daily activities, it makes sense to hire someone who can come in for the day, be of assistance to your senior and do some chores as well. In fact, as seniors' mobility decreases, they may not be able to do any chores, such as cooking and cleaning, without assistance. You can either hire a caregiver to take care of everything or opt for a cleaning service. In cases where your senior is unable to do anything around the house, you might need to get both.
Caring for a spouse can be heartbreaking, demanding, and scary for many people. Besides coping with your loved one's aging process and other potential health issues, you must also contend with the physical, mental, and emotional strain of watching your spouse become ill and deteriorate.
Fortunately, you can make caring for your spouse easier to manage. Here are five important tips for caring for your loved one: