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 | Sep 25, 2024 | Caregiver Tips, Chronic Disease, COPD, Diabetes, Home Care, Senior Anxiety, Senior Depression, Senior Health, Senior Safety
Watching a senior loved one manage the daily challenges of COPD is not easy. You see them struggle with breathlessness and fatigue, and you want to do whatever you can to help. What you might not realize is that COPD often brings along other health issues, known as...
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 21, 2024 | Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Companion Care, Dementia, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
Caring for a loved one is an act of devotion and love; nonetheless, it can also feel like a nonstop marathon. The emotional highs of shared smiles and laughter can rapidly be overshadowed by the physical and mental fatigue that accompanies constant caregiving. This...