New Technologies for Safer Senior Care
In this article, we’re going to share some technologies, both new and older (with updated features), to help you care for your senior loved one and keep them safe.
Starting the Conversation About Home Care
This article is designed to help you have your own conversation with your aging loved one about receiving some home care assistance.
What to Look for When Doing a Home Safety Evaluation
You’ve probably done a lot to make sure that your loved one can age comfortably at home, but have you ever considered doing a home safety evaluation?
Summer Safety for Seniors
Seniors sometimes aren’t careful enough to protect themselves during the summer months. Here are five things you can do to help.
What to Consider Before Having an Aging Parent Move In
Sometimes it seems like having an aging parent move in with you is the logical next step. However, here are 12 things to consider before you do.
Recharge Your Caregiver Energy with These Steps
With the many things you have to do every day as a caregiver, it’s easy to see how your energy can get depleted over time. Here are some steps you can take to revitalize yourself!
How In-Home Caregivers Are Helping Seniors Stay More Active
Our in-home caregivers at New Wave Home Care are carefully screened and trained, and they’re dedicated to helping seniors stay more active. Here are five ways they're accomplishing this.
Is Senior Home Care Right for You?
In the beginning, family members are often available to step in and provide supervision and support, but eventually, a senior’s needs can get to the point where hiring a professional caregiver becomes the best option to maintain the health and safety of your loved one. However, when does that happen?
Is Your Senior Loved One at Risk for Substance Abuse?
Substance abuse can become a problem for anyone, regardless of their age. Here are the causes and symptoms of senior substance abuse, as well as how to treat it.
Lessons Learned From a Decade of Caregiving
A husband vowed to care for his wife at home after her diagnosis of Lewy body and Alzheimer’s disease. Their daughters worried about them both.