Posts by admin_athomecare
Tips for Communicating Effectively with Seniors About Their Care Needs
My grandfather was 86 when he stopped driving. Not because he wanted to. Because my aunt took his keys.
She didn't announce it. Didn...
The Importance of Home Safety Audits for Aging in Place
My neighbor Helen turned 82 last fall, and she has one strict rule: she’s not leaving her home. Not to a place, not to her daughter's g...
How Adult Children Can Divide Caregiving Responsibilities Fairly
The fight took place in my friend's driveway at 9:30 on a Sunday night.
Her brother just drove for three hours to take their mom hom...
Understanding Polypharmacy: How to Manage Multiple Medications Safely
My uncle called me last week and sounded really happy.
He spent Sunday morning sorting his medicines. Put them all on the kitchen ta...
Seasonal Health Tips for Seniors: Staying Healthy Through Summer and Winter
My neighbor Margaret talked to me when I was bringing in the mail yesterday. She's 82 years old, very clever, and often has a funny com...
How Smart Home Technology Can Improve Senior Safety and Independence
My close relative called me at 11:30 on a Tuesday night final winter. Not since something was off-base. Since she needed me to know she...
The Role of Nutrition in Preventing Age-Related Diseases
You Are What You Eat: Navigating Nutrition for a Longer, Healthier Life
The other day, I was talking to a friend who turned forty-five...
Mental Health Checklists for Seniors How Families Can Support Emotional Well-Being
My neighbor stopped me in the driveway last month, clearly concerned. Her father lives three states away, and she had just finished spe...
Adaptive Fitness Routines for Seniors with Limited Mobility
A few months ago, I received a call from my father-in-law with an unexpected query. He remarked, "I'm turning 78 next week, and I can't...