Holidays are a time of joy and laughter, being with family, reconnecting with loved ones, and rejuvenating for the new year. Many seniors, however, feel isolated and unhappy during this time of the year. We understand that navigating the holiday season with your elderly loved ones can be stressful and emotional for the caregivers. Here …
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As families become small and more adults continue to age, the demand for in-home healthcare increases. Most seniors today prefer staying in their own homes as they grow older and seek services that enable them to do so for as long as possible. Private duty and Home Health care aim to provide health care to …
When a friend or family member is diagnosed with cancer, we frequently find ourselves at a loss for words. Unfortunately, there are no rules for talking to someone with cancer. But you can keep a few things in mind to ensure the conversation goes smoothly and you show your support. Allowing yourself some space to …
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When elderly parents refuse help, it can feel like a battle. You want to be able to help them, but they don’t seem to want your help. It’s easy for you and your parents to get stuck in a cycle where you’re frustrated and angry at each other, and they’re frustrated and mad at themselves. …
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Rest: Make sure your loved one can rest and relax as much as possible. If they need help with this, get in touch with a professional caregiver who can assist them with getting up and moving around. Ice: Apply ice packs to any injuries or areas where bruising has occurred. This will help reduce swelling …
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Affinity Senior Care is proud to partner with Richardson Senior Center to offer FREE blood pressure screenings to all of our community seniors, every month. Testing happens prior to the Senior Center’s free monthly luncheon. The FREE Blood Pressure Screening and luncheon for the month of April is scheduled for Tuesday, April 26th (tomorrow), between …
Please watch our video to get a feel for how we provide senior in-home care at Affinity Senior Care. We also provided some info below the video concerning the signs you should look for to determine a need for our services. Thank you! 10 Signs you may need in-home senior care. In-home senior care offers …
