Assisted Living vs. Home Care: What’s the Difference?
Creative Caregivers2021-12-06T08:01:07-05:00When it comes to senior care, two of the more popular options are home care and assisted living, but what's the difference between them?
When Is It Time for Home Care?
Creative Caregivers2021-11-01T09:00:34-04:00How can you know if it's time for your aging loved one to receive professional home care? Here are ten questions to ask.
5 Steps You Can Take to Ease a Senior Parent into Accepting Home Care
Creative Caregivers2021-09-06T09:00:54-04:00Is your parent hesitant to accept help? If so, here are five ways to ease your senior loved one into accepting some professional home care.
How to Help an Elderly Parent Age with Dignity
Creative Caregivers2020-12-21T08:00:35-05:00When your aging parent's health and mobility start to decline, it can be hard to watch as you remember all the love and nurturing that they gave you growing up. Fortunately, there are several reliable ways to help an elderly parent age with dignity, starting with these.
Should My Aging Parent Move in with Me?
Creative Caregivers2020-10-19T09:05:04-04:00At some point you may be asking yourself “Should I ask my aging parent to move in with me?”. Deciding if you should move an aging parent into your home takes some thought. Here’s how to determine if it’s the right call.
How Can I Care for My Mother If She Becomes Incapacitated?
Creative Caregivers2020-05-18T09:01:13-04:00Your elderly mother was recently diagnosed with dementia, and you can see the disease changing her with each passing month. Because mom still lives on her own, you’d like to start planning some care for her in the event she becomes incapacitated.
Aging in Place: Growing Old at Home
Creative Caregivers2019-08-27T08:32:19-04:00"The stairs are getting so hard to climb. "Since my wife died, I just open a can of soup for dinner. "I've lived here 40 years. No other place will seem like home. These are common issues for older people. You may share the often-heard wish—"I want to stay in my own home!" The good news is that with the right help you might be able to do just that. Staying in your own home as you get older is called "aging in place." This article contains suggestions to help you find the help you need to continue to live independently. [...]