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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...
marissasnook
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...
marissasnook
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...
marissasnook
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...
marissasnook
Mar 11, 20242 min read


Unique Ideas for a Special Senior Birthday Celebration
If you are looking for a fun way to celebrate the life of someone you love, nothing beats a birthday party! The key to planning a...

The Care Company
Feb 21, 20243 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


Understanding and Overcoming Common Obstacles to Senior Sleep
We have all been there: counting sheep, slowing down our breathing, listening to white noise, all in an attempt to force our brains to...

The Care Company
Jan 18, 20242 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...
marissasnook
Dec 19, 20232 min read


What Is the Ideal Level of Exercise for Seniors?
The countdown is on to the new year, and this means just one thing: deciding on a resolution you can make that you’ll actually be...
marissasnook
Dec 12, 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...
marissasnook
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


In-Home Hospital Care: Benefits and Considerations for Families
No one wants to spend any more time than necessary in the hospital. The goal is to get the required treatment or procedure over with as...
marissasnook
Nov 15, 20232 min read


Understanding How to Prevent Boredom in Dementia Patients
Salt and pepper. Macaroni and cheese. Peanut butter and jelly. Some things are just meant to go together. One combination you want to...

The Care Company
Nov 7, 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


Overcoming Caregiver Resentment When Providing Care for a Spouse
You both promised to look after each other through better or worse, in sickness and in health. When these cherished sentiments are first...

The Care Company
Oct 18, 20232 min read
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