Five Realistic Ways to Fit Time for You into Every Day
You might have told yourself that there’s no way that you can fit in time for relaxing, exercise, or anything else that’s just for you. But you might find that if you break up those activities or get creative with them, you could get more time for you than you think. Meditate or Do Deep…
Read MoreDoes My Elderly Mother Need Daily Assistance?
Most elderly adults want to grow old in their own home, but what should adult children do when they notice their aging parent isn’t keeping up with common tasks, endangering their health and safety? It can be a tricky subject to bring up with a parent who wants to remain independent and who may not…
Read MoreCaring for Aging Relatives After a Serious Stroke
When blood is blocked from reaching the brain via a burst vessel or blood clot, it leads to a stroke. While they can range from mild to severe, all strokes have a significant health impact on an elderly adult. After a stay at the hospital and a short-term recovery center, an aging adult is faced…
Read MoreSo Understanding and Helpful!
We have been a client of Companion Services of America for 10 days. Before CSA came into our lives we were stressed out and overwhelmed. Now that CSA is helping us, life is less stressful! Bob was an outstanding caregiver and the staff was very understanding and helpful! Thank you, BarbaraRiverwoods, IL
Read More5 Ways Veterans are Targeted by Scammers
Military veterans deserve our honor and respect for their service to the country. Unfortunately, there are unscrupulous people who prey on veterans, trying to trick them out of money and benefits. There are several kinds of scams that specifically target veterans. Knowing about them can help you to protect your aging relative. Below are 5…
Read MoreDECEMBER IS AIDS AWARENESS MONTH
Aids Awareness Month is important because it reminds us that HIV has not gone away and is still a threat in the world today. Every 9.5 minutes someone in the United States is infected. Aids Awareness month is an opportunity to raise awareness, remember those who are no longer here, and celebrate the progress we…
Read MoreHANUKKAH, “THE FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS”
Chanukah is the Jewish eight-day wintertime, “festival of lights.” Hanukah is a holiday that commemorates the rededication of the second temple in Jerusalem at the time of the Maccabean revolt against the Seleucid empire. The holy land was ruled by the Seleucids (Syrian-Greeks), who attempted to force the people of Israel to accept and adopt…
Read More4 Ways to Keep Senior Skin Healthy
No one is ever too old to look after the health of their skin. In fact, healthy skin may be even more important as a person ages because of changes that make skin more fragile. Skin becomes thinner with age and loses some fat, making it bruise and break more easily. Bruises, of course, are…
Read MoreHow to Structure a Request for More Help
Caregivers always need more help, even when they don’t think they do. One of the best ways that you can get the help you need is to sit down with family members individually. Make this a One-on-One Conversation. When people feel as if you’re putting pressure on them, especially in front of other people, the…
Read MoreTips for Cooking Your Thanksgiving Turkey Safely
Thanksgiving is a time to look forward to many things. You get to enjoy friends and family, relive traditions you have cherished for years, and make new memories. For most people a central part of the celebration is the turkey. If you are hosting the feast this year, it is important to keep food safety…
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