Here are a couple of ideas that will help your loved stay healthy and move through their days comfortably. Make exercise a priority. Physical activity may be a challenge when mobility is limited; however, Amy Southworth, director of nursing and case management at Home Instead … [Read more...] about Two Easy Caregiving Tips That Can Make A Big Difference
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Nourish Your Skin
As we age, our skin changes in ways that can leave us feeling less confident in our appearance. Over time, the skin’s production of collagen and elastin — proteins that keep the skin firm and supple — slows down. At the same time, our natural moisture barrier weakens, resulting … [Read more...] about Nourish Your Skin
4 Tips For Visiting Your Loved One In A Facility
If you have a family member or friend living in an assisted living facility or nursing home, here are a few suggestions to help make yourself and your loved one more comfortable during visits. Contact the facility with specific questions or guidance on personal … [Read more...] about 4 Tips For Visiting Your Loved One In A Facility
Dinner Dilemma Solved
What’s for dinner? It’s a question that gets asked over and over again, and one that can cause anxiety, stress, and exhaustion. We must eat, but the constant need to come up with meal ideas and prepare them can be overwhelming. When you hit dinner-making decision fatigue, it can … [Read more...] about Dinner Dilemma Solved
Turn Toward The Sun – Morning Light And Evening Routines Keep You Well
Most of us don’t think much about our circadian rhythms until we have to spring forward or fall back an hour each year. It is at this point that we all remember how much those seemingly slight time alterations mess up our internal clocks. We’re tired, grouchy, and a little out of … [Read more...] about Turn Toward The Sun – Morning Light And Evening Routines Keep You Well