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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

This is undoubtedly a difficult time, but it is also a time where we have to be smart, responsible, and safe. So, we have prepared some tips and suggestions for a safe and healthy Thanksgiving. From all of us here at All Home Care Matters we want to wish you and your family a heartfelt Happy

In this episode, we will be discussing how a UTI can affect a senior with dementia differently than a younger and healthier individual. We will also be discussing tips to help reduce and prevent the chances that they contract a UTI and what to look for if you think they may already have one. If you