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...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Although growing older can have disadvantages, it has some excellent perks! One of those perks is restaurant discounts and having home helpers is one way to find the best ones. Saving money is often a plus, and your parents may be pinching pennies whet...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Aging can be a blessing when families communicate and prepare in advance. For most of our life, we prepare and set forth a plan. In fact, our parents may plan for retirement, but they rarely plan for the years beyond. However, home care services inform...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
When we are born, we do not come with an expiration date. Although scientifically we are aware that we will not live forever, most individuals, including your parent will strive to live as long as they can. Sometimes we find it amazing how strong-wille...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Flu season can be hazardous for the senior population. Medical stats consider everyone fifty and older the most susceptible to the flu virus and the complications that can come from the illness. Quality home care services recommend it is never too late...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Deciding on memory care for your parent can be a complicated process. Many senior care services provide excellent memory care whether your mom or dad lives in a senior community or ages in place here in the Dayton, OH area. The professional senior care...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
It’s possible that your parent is overwhelmed with the medications they are taking. Not only are they taking drugs that they cannot pronounce, but they also may not understand when to take them or why they are needed. Some pills need to be taken with a...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Your mother may be at risk for osteoporosis. This arthritic condition is common in senior women age fifty and older. Osteoporosis is an illness that can cause mom’s bones to become soft and fragile. The weakened bones can lead to stress fractures if no...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
Your spouse, mother, father, sibling, or best friend has dementia. However, they must eat just like you. You want to do something special and take them out, but you hesitate because they have dementia. But what does that have to do with eating? The hom...
by Steve Teska | Posted on | SENIOR CONNECTION BLOG
End of life care begins with the diagnosis or the final stages of the disease. Hospice offers many advantages for your mother or father as well as to you, the family. Calling Hospice is not an indicator that your mom or dad is incapable of enjoying lif...
