The holidays are supposed to be “the most wonderful time of the year”. But according to Mental Health America, the number of Americans age 65 and older suffering from some form of depression spikes each year during the holidays. There are many reasons seniors may not view the holidays as a time of joyous celebration. […]
In the United States, approximately 80% of care for the elderly is performed by family members, including spouses and adult children. One out of every four household provides some form of senior home health care, a number that is continuously expanding. Many of our client families come us in distress after attempting to provide adequate […]
Too often, adult sons and daughters scrambling to respond to a sudden change in an aging parent’s health – be it a fall, an unexpected hospital admission, or a mental health episode – wish they had specific guidance from their parents or answers to certain questions that would be helpful in managing care in the […]
When beginning to care for an aging parent, many adult children believe they can do it all. They may recently be empty nesters or recent retirees themselves, and feel they can throw themselves into caregiving nearly full-time. With the best intentions of keeping their elderly parents comfortable in their own homes instead of in an […]
If your parents have moved to South Florida or spend their winters here, Thanksgiving and the holidays may be the first time you are seeing them in several months. If Mom or Dad are getting on in years, you may notice some changes setting in. Don’t be afraid to listen to your intuition that some […]
As difficult as it is to care for an aging parent, the challenges are magnified when your aging loved ones live tens or hundreds of miles away. Adult children living at a distance from aging parents who are becoming infirm or incapacitated in any way face a number of difficult situations. Over the long term, […]
The journey of aging gracefully extends beyond the consultation rooms of primary physicians and specialists. Indeed, it often requires a harmonious orchestra of professionals to ensure older adults maintain their safety and independence at home. With foresight, this transition can also prepare for the possibility that they may need additional support in the future. In […]
Caring for elderly parents or taking care of an aging spouse can be challenging, especially when they’re unwilling to acknowledge or accept the need for assistance. As a primary caregiver, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and distressed when you are concerned about your loved one’s safety, yet offers to help are rejected. Perhaps as distressing, […]
The need for personal home care assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting and feeding, often leads seniors or their family members to seek the support of home health aide services. Boca Home Care Services specializes in senior in-home care by matching clients with experienced and compassionate caregivers, who […]
For many of us, the challenge of caring for elderly parents or loved ones seems to come on suddenly, creating a substantial and potentially overwhelming transition. However, if you know what signs to look for along the way, you can proactively address many of the common issues adult children face when caring for seniors. The […]
