Our Welcome Home! program exists because everyone needs a little care and an extra helping hand from time to time. This program is a one-time service that provides you with assistance after an out patient procedure or discharge from the hospital. For a flat fee (call 757-347-0342 for current rates) […] Read more »
Caregiver Helpers
Techniques, helpful hints, checklists and other materials that a caregiver for the elderly would find useful
7 Steps to a Successful Discussion with Your Parent about Driving Safety
Eventually you may become concerned about your parent’s ability to safely drive a car. Put these activities in place now in case it does become an issue. The secret to having a successful serious conversation is to be prepared for one. Follow these seven steps to have a successful discussion […] Read more »
Understanding Why Dementia Patients Ask the Same Question Repeatedly
Understanding why dementia patients ask the same question repeatedly may help you handle the situation without frustration. Because, let’s face it—it’s annoying to answer the same question over and over again. This is especially true if you do not understand why it is happening. The elephant in the room is […] Read more »
Welcome Home! Marie G. Valued Employee
Marie G., one of our most valued employees, recently underwent knee surgery so we decided to treat her to our Welcome Home! package. This is a short term service where we pick you up at the time of discharge from the hospital or out-patient facility. We drive you home, get […] Read more »
Loss of Independence and Falling: The unpleasant connection.
According to various studies conducted by Clarity, AARP, MetLife and others, older adults fear loss of independence even more than death. According to the Clarity study loss of independence was at the top of the list out of the five fears most expressed by people 65 and older who were […] Read more »
10 Early Warning Signs Of Alzheimer’s
Many of us fear that our parent will succumb to Alzheimer’s. According to the National Vital Statistics System, it is the fifth leading cause of death among people aged 65 years and over, so it is a reasonable concern. However that fear can lead to worry that a loved one […] Read more »
Glasses and Surgery Cannot Always Improve Elderly Vision
Shirley McGee recently audited a Certified Senior Advisor class in Richmond, Virginia. She was impressed with one of the exercises, given to the students, which was intended to give them a better understanding of challenges faced by the elderly. The instructor had ordered special spectacles for each student to wear, […] Read more »
Do Red Plates for Dementia Really Help People Eat More?
Once again, the media has taken hold of an isolated study and the Internet has run rampant with advice on the topic. What I am referring to is a recent email I received, which contained a strong suggestion that Alzheimer’s patients be served food on red plates. According to an […] Read more »
Signs a Senior Needs Help
Most of us dread the thought that we might have to intercede on our loved ones behalf, but there are real signs a senior needs help. We don’t want to believe it, and they don’t want to believe it. And it is not unusual to procrastinate and hope that our […] Read more »
Doctors can help determine whether someone should drive
By Prue Salasky | 247-4784 February 28, 2009 Reprinted with permission by the Daily Press Almost without exception, the keys to the car are the keys to independent living here in Hampton Roads. So what can you do if you think that a friend or family member is no longer […] Read more »