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What to Do When a Person With Dementia Hides Items
We have all felt that moment of sheer panic when we cannot find our keys or wallet. It’s disorienting and frustrating. Now, picture this...

The Care Company
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Enhancing Well-Being in Seniors: Tips for Promoting Positivity
Caring for an aging parent often means becoming their confidant and cheerleader. It should never be merely about medical appointments or...
Mike Gouveia
Jul 22, 20242 min read


Strategies for Enhancing Independence in Dementia Care
Routine small successes for an individual with —like fixing what they want for dinner or tying their own shoes—can feel enormous. These...
Mike Gouveia
Jul 16, 20242 min read


5 Practical Ways to Support Independence in Aging Parents
What if your mom, who's always had a green thumb, decides she wants to redesign the family garden? Though she might move a little slower...

The Care Company
Jul 8, 20242 min read


Helping Older Loved Ones Stay Safe During Power Outages
Summertime is a prime time for power failures. For most of us, it is a small inconvenience; but for seniors, it may cause an actual...

The Care Company
Jun 18, 20243 min read


The Impact of a Personalized Care Plan on Senior Health
You've just started exploring senior care options for a loved one, and you're feeling slightly overwhelmed. There are so many choices to...

The Care Company
Jun 12, 20242 min read


Enhance Daily Living With Inspiring Activities for Dementia Care
Discover inspiring activities for dementia care that enhance daily living for those with dementia. Learn more here.

The Care Company
Jun 6, 20242 min read


Educating and Empowering: Redefining How to Talk About Dementia
Receiving a diagnosis of dementia is never easy. It is the start of a difficult rollercoaster of fear, anxiety, uncertainty, grief, and...
Mike Gouveia
Apr 16, 20243 min read


The Care Conundrum: When Aging Parents Resist Care
It is a complicated situation many family caregivers encounter: your aging parents, who once cared for you, now reject the aid they so...

The Care Company
Apr 10, 20242 min read


Enhancing Connection: Effective Communication Strategies for Dementia Care
Have you ever said the wrong thing? Maybe your intention was to compliment a friend on her new haircut, but you came across sounding like...
Mike Gouveia
Mar 20, 20242 min read


Tips and Techniques for Overcoming the Fear of Falling in Seniors
As we grow older, it is natural to become more apprehensive about the risk of falling. For many people, however, the fear of falling can...
Mike Gouveia
Mar 14, 20243 min read


Breaking the Silence: Family Caregivers Speak Out on Their Needs
If you have ever felt invisible as a family caregiver, you are not alone. Caring for someone you love takes center stage, and you may...
Mike Gouveia
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Is It Time for 24-Hour Dementia Support?
Tending to a loved one with dementia requires continuous adaptation to the individual's changing needs. As the disease progresses, there...

The Care Company
Feb 14, 20242 min read


Time Management Tips for a Fulfilling Caregiver Experience
How much extra time do you have on your hands? If you are like most family caregivers, carving out sufficient time to fulfill each day’s...

The Care Company
Feb 8, 20243 min read


How to Provide Compassionate Care for Grieving Seniors
By the time we reach our golden years, we’ve had many years of building deep connections with family and friends. These bonds are crucial...

The Care Company
Jan 10, 20242 min read


Culinary Strategies for Improved Dementia Care
There is something so special about the kitchen. It is the very first stop kids make when they get home from school in search of a snack...

The Care Company
Jan 3, 20242 min read


The Next Chapter: Thriving After Caregiving Ends
Caring for a loved one is frequently an all-consuming role. It requires a great deal of your energy, time, and focus. And after...
Mike Gouveia
Dec 19, 20232 min read


Living in Their World: Navigating the Benefits and Risks of Reality Orientation in Dementia Care
Do you ever wake up in the middle of a dream and wonder, just for a minute, if what you were dreaming about was real? It can feel so...
Mike Gouveia
Dec 6, 20232 min read


Top Tips for Managing Holiday Stress as a Caregiver
What do you wish for most this holiday season? Peace on earth? Good health for your loved ones? Financial security? What if you could...

Kris Aiken
Nov 20, 20232 min read


Adaptive Apparel That Helps Seniors Stay Independent
What were your thoughts when selecting the outfit you put on this morning? Comfort? Style? A specific memory attached to a piece of...

The Care Company
Oct 19, 20232 min read
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