by admin | Jun 26, 2023 | Community Support, Mental Health, Senior Companionship
As we age, it can be easy to fall into a routine and stick to what we know. However, trying new things can have many benefits for seniors, both mentally and physically. Whether it’s trying a new hobby or taking up a new sport, here are some reasons why trying...
by coordinatedseniorservices | Mar 26, 2021 | Alzheimer's Care, Community Support, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Respite Care, Senior Companionship, Senior Driving Services, Senior Home Care
It is part of most people’s nature to want to help others. On the flip side, for most of us — regardless of age or capabilities — accepting help is difficult. It is easier to offer help than to accept help yourself. It is not surprising that seniors or...
by coordinatedseniorservices | Mar 16, 2021 | Alzheimer's Care, Dementia Care, Mental Health, Senior Companionship, Senior Home Care
In working with people with Dementia/Alzheimer or brain impairment we often hear “I want to go home” or “this is not where I live”, — yet in reality the person has lived in the location they are currently in for a few months, or even years. As caregivers...
by coordinatedseniorservices | Mar 10, 2021 | Community Support, Mental Health, Senior Companionship, Senior Driving Services, Senior Home Care
Many people have an unfortunate misconception that “being a senior” automatically means that all necessary health-care related costs are paid for by someone else – that it is free because they are a senior. We hear this comment regularly when we discuss costs for...
by coordinatedseniorservices | Mar 2, 2021 | Alzheimer's Care, Community Support, Dementia Care, Nutrition, Senior Companionship, Senior Home Care
Maintaining good hydration is vital for all of us. Proper hydration cleanses our system, reduces caloric intake, and helps improve all bodily functions, even at a cellular level. Fluid intake for seniors at any time of year is important yet getting some to take more...
by coordinatedseniorservices | Feb 24, 2021 | Community Support, Nutrition, Palliative Care, Respite Care, Senior Companionship, Senior Home Care
During our lifetime, our taste buds change many times. Children have a maturing pallet yet are drawn to sweet tastes, so vegetables can be a challenge to get children to eat. How many times have you heard – or even said yourself – ‘it’s an acquired taste’. As our...
