by ComfiKare HomeCare | Apr 24, 2025 | Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Chronic Disease, Dementia, Personal Care, Pica, Respite Care, Senior Anxiety, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Nutrition, Senior Safety
Caring for a loved one with dementia often brings unexpected behaviors that can be difficult to understand. You may have seen them trying to eat things that aren’t food, like a napkin or small objects. Such behaviors, known as pica, can be alarming and confusing, but...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Mar 26, 2025 | Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Parkinson's Disease, Personal Care, Respite Care, Sandwich Generation, Senior Care
The power of human connection often lies in the simplest exchanges – a whispered “good morning,” a hearty laugh shared with friends, or the tender “I love you” before bed. For those living with Parkinson’s disease, however, these...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Nov 13, 2024 | Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Companion Care, Personal Care, Respite Care
You’ve just helped Mom get to bed after a challenging day. You are worn out — physically and emotionally — and there’s still a list of tasks waiting for your attention. Maybe it was the struggle with getting her to take her medication today, or perhaps the call from a...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Oct 23, 2024 | Caregiver Tips, Chronic Disease, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Personal Care, Senior Anxiety, Senior Care, Senior Depression, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
When most people think about Parkinson’s disease, tremors or difficulty moving likely come to mind first. But if you are caring for a family member with Parkinson’s, you may have noticed they’re dealing with much more than just movement issues. Non-movement symptoms...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Aug 29, 2024 | Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Companion Care, Home Care, in-Homecare, Personal Care, Respite Care, Senior Care
Every day as a caregiver brings new challenges and opportunities when it comes to making life easier and more comfortable for the person you love. The good news is that innovative solutions are always emerging, intended to make it easier to manage your...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Dec 14, 2023 | Home Care, Personal Care
Advancing years can lead to various health conditions. In some cases, the individual needs 24/7 home care services; in other cases, the individual requires a home health aide. Therefore, it is essential to understand what kind of services your aging loved one needs....