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If you have cared for a loved one before then you know first-hand that it can be difficult to find time to do the things that you use to enjoy and if you’re caring for a loved one right now, then today’s topic will hopefully help to make it a little easier for you as you […]

This year New Year’s eve is going to look a lot different than in years past. There won’t be any New Year’s eve parties or large gatherings at a friend’s home to ring in the New Year. Instead, many of us will be celebrating at home watching the New Year come in on television from our

It can be devastating to watch our parents or grandparents begin to slow down. It’s a major adjustment for everyone involved, as families learn how to provide care and talk about new ailments with their loved ones, without sacrificing anyone’s independence. This difficulty reaches a new height when it’s time to think about wearing custom briefs,

Need ideas for celebrating Christmas with seniors? A quarantine Christmas isn’t going to be easy – especially for the older adults in our lives. Still, there are ways to make the holiday meaningful for everyone – even while social distancing. In today’s episode, we’ll dive into ideas for the pandemic holiday – including gift ideas for

In this episode of All Home Care Matters, we are excited to welcome Josh Crisp to the show. Josh is a senior living executive who has over 14 years in the development, construction, and management of senior living across the Southeast. And if that is not impressive enough, Josh is also is the founder and CEO

While the winter season brings us certain things we love – frosted windows, hot chocolate, Christmas lights, and cozy pajamas – it can be difficult to stay cheerful through the shortened days and colder weather, especially after the holidays – when the months between January and March feel endless, without much to look forward to. With

The future of our health, and our parents’ health, is often unpredictable. Of course, family history might indicate what we’ll be facing as we reach our seventies and eighties, but there really is no way to know for sure. It’s likely, though, that long-term care – in a private nursing home or assisted living facility, or

We know firsthand that being a caregiver can be as emotionally and physically taxing as it is immensely rewarding.  If you are a family caregiver, you might find yourself feeling burned out, exhausted, or overwhelmed. As rewarding as caregiving is, it comes with its own unique sets of challenges that can feel impossible to overcome.  In

In today’s episode, we will dive into the types of scams that are most commonly targeting elders, discuss the warning signs and proper responses, as well as what to do if your parent or grandparent has already fallen victim to a scam. We all want our parents and loved ones to feel safe and protected –

In this episode, we will be discussing tips to help families who have loved ones with dementia find ways to help them have a better night’s sleep. If you’re caring for a family member or a loved one with dementia, then you may be experiencing what many families experience when it comes to your sleep. When

In this episode we have an important topic to discuss with you, and at first it may not sound important or maybe you’re not quite sure what it is or it’s benefit and that’s the care plan. We will be going through what a care plan is and how it’s not only important for your loved

In this episode, we discuss a topic that comes up quite often and that’s oral care for loved ones with dementia. We discuss tips that can help you make sure your loved one is getting the proper oral care that they need. We understand that there are many challenges families face when caring for a loved