by ComfiKare HomeCare | Aug 20, 2025 | Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Respite Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
You’ve probably noticed it already—what works for one parent doesn’t always work for the other. Maybe your mom thrives when you sit and chat, while your dad just wants a summary and a plan. She may want reassurance. He may want control. And you? You’re trying to speak...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Aug 13, 2025 | Alzheimer's Disease, Caregiver Tips, Dementia, Parkinson's Disease, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
Sports have a unique way of weaving into our personal histories. They bring out pride, community, and emotion. For individuals living with dementia, those sports-related memories often remain intact, even when other memories fade. That makes them an invaluable part of...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Jul 23, 2025 | Cancer, Caregiver Burnout, Caregiver Challenges, Caregiver Tips, Chronic Disease, Decision Fatigue, Hospice Care & Respite Care, Respite Care, Sandwich Generation, Senior Anxiety, Senior Care, Senior Depression, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
A cancer diagnosis affects far more than just the person who receives it. Whether it happens suddenly or after weeks of uncertainty, life takes a sharp turn—one that often leads loved ones into caregiving roles they didn’t expect. If you’ve found yourself taking on...
by ComfiKare HomeCare | Jun 26, 2025 | Caregiver Tips, Diet, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Nutrition, Senior Safety
For some seniors, mealtimes stop being enjoyable and start feeling like a burden. Whether due to medical side effects, emotional shifts, or difficulty preparing food, appetite loss is a common but serious concern. The right strategies and elderly nutrition tips can...
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 | Feb 12, 2025 | Alzheimer's Disease, Alzheimer’s Care, Caregiver Tips, Chronic Disease, Dementia, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence, Senior Safety
You ask an easy question: “What would you like for breakfast?” But instead of a response, you’re met with hesitation, confusion, and a lengthy pause. You have most likely experienced times like this while caring for someone with Alzheimer’s, where words seem lost and... 