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 | Oct 17, 2024 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Chronic Disease, Dementia, Senior Anxiety, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
It’s a normal morning, and you’re helping Dad get ready for the day. You’ve picked out several options of outfits for him to choose from, but he balks and refuses to put on any of them. In fact, he’s been wearing the same outfit for several days now, despite your...
by comfikare | Oct 9, 2024 | Diet, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Nutrition, Senior Safety
With the holidays nearing, you may be thinking about family gatherings and festive meals centered around favorite foods and traditions. But what about the other parts of the year? Are your family members – particularly elderly loved ones – getting proper nutrition on...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Sep 18, 2024 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Home Care, Respite Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
You’ve finally decided to bite the bullet and start working on decluttering and downsizing your parents’ home. When you begin sorting through the basement, you come across a box of old family photos, a stack of forgotten love letters, a collection of vintage...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Sep 10, 2024 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Respite Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
As you watch Mom struggling to think of your name or losing track of her day-to-day routine, an unsettling idea might sneak into your mind: “Is this my fate, too?” It is normal to battle with the fear of facing the same obstacles as a loved one with dementia, but...
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...