How Seniors Can Try To Prevent Glaucoma
January is Glaucoma Awareness Month and it’s the perfect time for seniors to learn what they can do to help prevent glaucoma. Glaucoma is a set of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve and can cause blindness. It’s common in seniors over the age of 65, but if it’s caught early the progression of […]
Elder Care Services That Your Dad Needs After a Fall
Your dad fell down two stairs while carrying his laundry hamper to the garage. He’s going to be okay, but he did break his leg and needs time to recuperate and build strength. You do not want him to fall again. Have you considered the benefits of elder care? Errand Running Instead of your dad […]
What Is Around-the-clock Care for Seniors All About?
Have you wondered what care providers who are there with your senior day and night do for your senior? Here are a few important things to know about 24-hour home care. Help with Tasks at Odd Hours One of the challenges your senior is likely to face is that she may need help not only […]
4 Practical Ways Seniors Can Get Better Sleep
Getting restful and restorative sleep is a problem for many seniors. There are millions of seniors who find it nearly impossible to get a good night’s sleep and get enough sleep to feel alert and energized during the day. There are many reasons why seniors struggle to get enough sleep. The most common causes of […]
Five Reasons it Really Does Matter if Your Senior Quits Smoking
If you and your elderly family member have talked about her quitting smoking, you may already know a lot about why that can be beneficial for her. But her arguments to keep smoking might be along the lines of it being too late to quit now. Luckily for her, that’s not the case at all. […]
What Can You Do to Help Your Senior Adapt to a Loss?
Whether your aging family member has lost a family member, a friend, or a beloved pet, that’s a tremendous blow to recover from. Loss leaves a big gap in someone’s life and heart that is difficult to heal. And grief is not something that has a predictable path, either. Your aging family member may benefit […]
Senior Care Sales Solutions Academy Coming This December
Hey, all fellow metro Atlanta area home care owners, Just a quick note to share with you this Sales Academy class that is coming to Atlanta in December. It’s open to owners, operators, marketers & sales staff in the home care industry. It has received rave reviews from many agencies & personnel from around the […]
Helping Seniors Avoid Contracting the Flu
The flu is a respiratory illness caused by viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. Also known as seasonal influenza, it is usually a mild illness for many. But for the elderly, getting the flu can be dangerous and sometimes even life-threatening. It can lead to other complications such as pneumonia and […]
Making A Home Safe For Seniors With Mobility Challenges
If your senior loved one really wants to remain in their home as they get older but they have Parkinson’s disease, arthritis, or another medical condition that could make it difficult for them to get around the house safely, home care might be a good solution. With home care, seniors receive the support they need […]
Welcome, Carrie Morrison!
Please Join Us In A Great Big Home Care Matters Welcome To Ms. Carrie Morrison! Carrie Morrison was born and raised in Alpharetta, Georgia and is the youngest of two girls. She loves spending time with her family and travelling with her boyfriend. Carrie’s work career began with teaching Special Education to students with both […]