Posts by Lucy Andrews DNP, RN, MS
Warning Signs for When an Aging Adult Should Stop Driving
Elder Care in Sebastopol CA: Do you have an aging mom or dad who still drives themselves around town? If you’ve observed some erratic driving patterns and wonder if your elderly parent should still be operating a motor vehicle, you owe it to your loved one as well as the community to get them off the road.
Read MoreFun Valentine’s Day Ideas for Elderly Parents
Home Care in Rohnert Park CA: Valentine’s Day is the one day of the year where people of all ages take some time to let their loved ones know how important and special they are.
Read MoreFour Concrete Tips to Keep Your Senior from Becoming Isolated
Elderly Care in Cotati CA: Isolation is a big problem for aging adults. It can lead to depression and to health problems, but your elderly family member might still be reluctant to mention to you that she’s feeling lonely.
Read MoreWhy You Should Be Obsessed with Sleep as a Caregiver
Caregiver in Petaluma CA: If you’re not obsessed with getting plenty of sleep during your time as a caregiver, you’re missing out on tons of benefits. Here’s why you should be figuring out how to get the right amount of sleep for you as soon as possible.
Read MoreSpotting When Your Senior Needs Help Is More Difficult than You Think
Senior Care in Oakmont CA: It’s important to use all the tools at your disposal to determine if your senior is in need of extra help.
Read MoreFour Big Tips for Preventing Falls
Home Care in Cotati CA: There’s no guarantee that you can prevent every possible fall that your senior might experience, but you can take steps to ensure that a fall is far less likely. Try some of these ideas in your senior’s home.
Read MoreBenefits of Senior Care: Personal Appearance Assistance
Caregiver in Santa Rosa CA: The way you look can make a tremendous impact on how you feel and how you approach your day. This doesn’t change with age, but it is an unfortunate reality that many elderly adults struggle with no longer being able to take care of their appearance the way they used to.
Read MoreMake-Ahead Jar Meals to Simplify Good Nutrition for Your Loved One
Elder Care in Sonoma CA: As a family caregiver, you know it’s important to encourage your parent to get the nutrition their body needs on a daily basis, but many seniors do not prepare healthy meals for themselves.
Read MoreGetting Organized: Utilizing Elderly Care to Organize Your Senior’s Life
Elderly Care in Santa Rosa CA: There are many reasons to consider elderly care as a part of your parent’s care routine, but one you might not immediately think about is organization.
Read MoreIs Socialization the Best Solution to Living Longer?
Senior Care in Novato CA: How social are your parents? Many studies find that socialization is one of the keys to a long life.
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