How Does Home Care Help?
Whether for a senior or a senior’s family member, transitioning into an assisted lifestyle or home care never comes easy. In fact, deciding where to begin can overwhelm many seniors and their families. After all, moving into an assisted living facility or nursing home is not only expensive, but also requires seniors to make big […]
Senior Safety on the Road
For many teenagers, driving a car represents one of their first steps into adult freedom. They can go where they want to go, they have some freedoms and responsibilities with their friends, and they get to practice good decision making skills at a whole new level. Driving is such a meaningful milestone for so many […]
Becoming a Professional Caregiver
Choosing a career path can be tough, and unless you actively pursue something you love, your career might choose you! At Senior Solutions, we love what we do because we care for people who struggle to care for themselves. We honestly can’t think of a better purpose to fulfill through our careers! Do you like […]
A Senior’s Guide To Glaucoma
Glaucoma can affect anyone, no matter their age or background, so learning the warning signs and treatment options is so important. Check out what we’ve developed as a senior’s guide to glaucoma–we want to be a resource for you!
Warning Signs For Stroke
A stroke occurs when blood cannot reach the brain, preventing brain tissue from getting the oxygen and nutrients necessary for its survival. Within minutes of suffering from a stroke, a person’s brain cells begin to die, which is why it is extremely important that proper steps be taken to get your loved one help fast. […]
Helping Seniors Through Sundowners Syndrome
Seniors go through many transitions as they age, especially if they struggle with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. One of those transitions is called Sundowners Syndrome, a common pattern of mood swings that occurs in the evening for some memory care patients. The effects of Sundowners Syndrome can devastate both affected seniors and their […]
Building Meaningful Relationships with Seniors
Some people think loneliness only affects your emotions, but studies have shown that it can impact all aspects of your health! According to a study from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, 1 in 3 seniors suffer from loneliness. Loneliness causes a number of issues for seniors in the areas of memory, physical well-being, mental […]
Holiday Activities For The Whole Family
Although the holidays can sometimes become stressful, confusing, and lonely for seniors, they certainly don’t have to be! Kids from one to 92—and beyond—can find so much joy in the memories just waiting to be made this time of year, even if they’re not necessarily in the best physical or mental shape. Help the seniors […]
Healthy Habits for Seniors and Caregivers
Healthy habits remain important year-round, but are extra crucial in the chilly months of flu season! Your immune system struggles more as you age, so healthy habits make a difference! On the same note, if you are a caregiver who works with seniors, paying attention to your own health will help them to keep theirs. […]
Easing Seniors Through Transitions In Aging
Support Seniors Through Their Transitions As they age, seniors face several age-related transitions. For those who are still accustomed to an independent lifestyle, asking for increased assistance and support can be a challenge. It’s very important to ease seniors’ transitions during this confusing and emotional time in their lives.
