by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
For many, the important issues that pertain to the end of life often whirl around in our minds waiting for the right moment to discuss them. Many aging seniors, like your mom or dad, are often fearful of having that discussion, whether it be superstiti...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Studies in Alzheimer’s care indicate that music can awaken memories. It is mom or dad’s memories that can bring them back into your life, the present and become one. When your parent is reintroduced to the music of their era, it stirs up images and tho...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Elder home health care is changing again. Your parent’s generation is living longer and is demanding their independence or opinion on their lifestyle. However, modern medicine is extending your parents’ lives, as well as yours, despite the chronic illn...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Keeping your parent active and engaged is important for them to maintain their physical and mental health. At home care services often notes that your mom or dad may be missing out on opportunities where they might volunteer their time and services tha...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
If a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, can you imagine how a little humor and laughter could add to a healthier life as well? We all know that laughter is a universal language and whether your parent is verbal or not, or even if the home ca...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Growing up is tough, but watching your mother grow older, old, is even tougher. For many adult children, they still think of their mom like the woman she once was: the lady who held their hand, wiped their tears, bandaged their scraped knees and promi...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
It’s not uncommon for arthritis to promote a decline in your parent’s abilities. You may start to notice that they are having difficulty buttoning their shirt or blouse, putting on their shoes, or turn appliances on or off. Despite these challenges you...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
The in home care provider of today realizes that there is much more they can do to support your parent’s daily life. For many seniors, especially in the past, families, as well as medical staffs, assumed that personal care was of the utmost importance ...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Tai Chi is not an ancient herb or vegetable, although it sounds like it. Rather, it’s an ancient art of healing. Research indicates that it can improve healing and reduce pain and anxiety all symptoms that elder parents seem to experience. Homecare sol...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Just like the lyrics of the song say, “let the sunshine in" -- studies indicate that body and mind react to a lack of sunshine and light. It may not be spring yet, but it soon will be and with a little more daylight each day the home care solutions pro...
