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One in ten seniors are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s every year. While this disease is not a normal part of aging, it is a reality that far too many face. Knowing what to expect when your parent has Alzheimer’s will help you be better prepared for what’s to come. Alzheimer’s disease is a difficult diagnosis to come […]

A Dementia diagnosis is a hard truth for any family to face. Caring for a loved one with dementia can be a stressful, exhausting, and profoundly emotional experience – but with the right tools and preparation, care can be a little easier. When your loved one is diagnosed with dementia, you might feel lost and overwhelmed.

Medication safety is essential for seniors – especially those who are juggling a variety of drugs at one time. In today’s episode, we’ll talk about how you can help your parent stay organized, responsible, and on top of their medications – prescription or otherwise. There are many risks that come with taking medication improperly, so make

Choosing the best senior living option for your mom or dad can feel overwhelming. Many of us expect the answer will be obvious – if our Mother is suffering from Dementia, for instance, the time will come when she needs to engage in Memory Care. Or, if our Dad has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, we know

We would like to take a quick moment and say thank you to everyone for their support and encouragement. This is our 50th episode of All Home Care Matters and we would not be here if it weren’t for all of you. We have received countless emails, comments, and feedback from you sharing what the show

We have a very special guest joining us today and her name is Jennifer Fink. Jennifer is the founder of the Fading Memories Podcast. Fading Memories is a podcast that helps families who have loved ones with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Jennifer spent the first half of her adult life as a portrait photographer, a business

As COVID-19 rates continue to surge, many isolated seniors are facing a second epidemic: loneliness. Because so many seniors live alone, the elderly in the United States have been disproportionately impacted by loneliness for decades, but the pandemic has only made this problem worse. It hurts to think of our parents or grandparents as lonely –

If you’ve ever cared for a loved one or have watched as a parent or grandparent slowly declined, then you know how important it is to make sure that they are being cared for with kindness, patience, and respect. These are difficult times for them and for the family. Maybe you’ve taken on the responsibility of

Even as adults, we tend to view our parents and grandparents as invincible. They have always been the strong ones; the ones to lift us up when we fall, to comfort us when we are feeling down, to remind us that we are loved on the days we feel alone. It can be a shock to

As our loved ones grow older, there are many difficult decisions that we might have to discuss with them. When we notice their physical or mental health begin to decline, it is important that we make sure their new limitations are not putting them in danger. Whether your mom is having trouble using the stairs or

Watching our loved ones age is never easy. We want them to remain strong, capable, and independent – and they want the same for themselves. They might feel frustrated when they can no longer move around the way they used to – when stairs are more strenuous to climb, meals are harder to cook, hygiene is

For those of us that have siblings, we grew up playing together, celebrating holidays, and birthdays. They became our first best friend, and we have many wonderful memories with them through our childhood. But as we began to get older those moments slowly became less frequent as we began our lives as adults. It typically starts