Jupiter, FL In-Home Care Blog

Theme parks can be fantastic spots for family fun during the summer months. As a family caregiver, you may worry your senior is not able to enjoy all the fun of these adventures, however. But this doesn't have to be the case. Your aging parent...

If you're one of those caregivers who think you have to do everything, you're not alone at all. Lots of caregivers labor under that belief. Here's what you can do.Write Stuff Down This is an underrated part of your day, but writing...

Going up and down the stairs is something you're likely do many times a day, and barely even think about. Your aging parent, however, may not feel the same way. Their mobility issues or low vision can make this daily activity challenging, and...

Vision loss is something that most people face at some point, but that doesn't mean your elderly family member is ready for that reality. You may start to realize that your senior's emotional health is suffering because of her vision loss...

Father’s Day was first celebrated in the United States in 1910. However, it wasn’t named an official holiday until 1972. That was 58 years after Mother’s Day was made official by President Woodrow Wilson. Today, people all over...

Having constant battles with your aging adult about respecting your privacy can make any caregiver a little bit cranky. There are a lot of reasons your senior might have trouble with your boundaries, but there are also a lot of ways you can firm...

A few years ago, the English study Campaign to End Loneliness found a few startling things. The study looked at 25,000 men and women over the age of 40. What it discovered is that people who eat meals alone were suffering. In fact, they found...

The month of May is when medical professionals focus on the disease known as lupus. Lupus Awareness Month focuses on how it affects people of all ages, including seniors. It’s an inflammatory disease that causes the body to attack itself and...

Being a family caregiver to your elderly mom or dad is a special privilege that can bring you closer together and strengthen family bonds. However, caring for a dependent adult can take a huge toll on your time, your other responsibilities and...

The thought of having to evacuate your home due to an emergency such as a hurricane can be terrifying. In many situations, however, it can be the only way to stay safe and secure during such an emergency. As a family caregiver, planning and...