7 Reasons to Keep Your Parent at Home
According to a study conducted by AARP, nearly 90% of seniors want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. Adult daughters and sons typically know that their parents want to age in place, but just the thought of keeping them safe and cared for overwhelms them. Are you worried about what it […]
Aging Costs to Consider and Tips to Save Money
Are you or a loved one planning for retirement, but not really sure what you will need? Are you already retired and constantly worry about making ends meet? As we age, we encounter new and unexpected expenses that can affect how comfortably we live. At Senior Solutions, we believe that you can only “add years […]
Caring For Disabled Veterans
Imagine yourself at eighteen years old. One day you’re working on your parent’s farm in Tennessee, and the next you’re drafted to serve in World War II. Nothing in your few years of life thus far could have possibly prepared you for the horrors that you are about to see, hear, and experience.
The Caregiver’s Ultimate Checklist For Diabetes Management
Given that one in four seniors has type II diabetes, it’s very likely that your client already knows how serious the condition can become. However, even if your client already has his or her own daily routines in place, an extra set of hands and eyes can go a long way in making sure the […]
Building a Strong Relationship With Your Client
Need Some Tips? If you are a caregiver, you probably already care about the well-being of others! It is so important to be a caring person in this job because, at the end of the day, our clients depend on caregivers who are attentive, kind, and helpful!
The Top Ten Health Issues Facing Senior Men
Aging affects every person differently, but some effects of aging are more prevalent in men over women. As such, senior men should be on the lookout for the following ten health problems in order to prevent and manage their health risks.
How To Perform A Breast Self-Exam
Did you know that 40% of breast cancer cases are detected at home? We encourage you to prioritize a regular breast self-exam, not only for your clients but for you and the women in your life!
How To Cope With Compassion Fatigue
Caregiving is not for the faint of heart. With all of the joys and rewards that come with caring for another person, also comes caregiver burnout, exhaustion, frustration, and sometimes even compassion fatigue. Though caregiver burnout is common amongst those in caretaking and caregiving roles, few are aware of compassion fatigue and the effect it […]
Breast Cancer Awareness For Seniors
What Senior Women Need To Know About Breast Cancer Did you know that breast cancer is among the most common cancers women can face? In fact, the two biggest risk factors for contracting breast cancer are being a woman and getting older. For this reason, it is crucial that senior women become more aware of […]
What is Home Care?
An Introduction What is home care? Home care is one of the most exciting models of care because it allows an individual to stay in the community they have spent a lifetime building. We advocate for this kind of care because of the independence and quality it provides our clients, but recently, we’ve been thinking: […]
