Definition: Non-Medical In-Home Care Non-medical in-home care is a service that helps people continue to live independently at home, by assisting the individuals in the home with their Activities of Daily Living (ADLs). It is designed to help individuals, as well as family caregivers. This type of caregiving is typically provided by people who …
A Holiday Faux Pas With Older Parents
Another holiday faux pas—using family time to tell an aging parent that maybe they ought to give up their car keys. Want a real downer? Start talking to a senior about driving and maybe even getting rid of their car. Here’s a stocking stuffer ... just hide their keys and say later that fate intervened, and this is a sign that their driving …
Nucleus Interview With Jonathan Frankel, Founder and CEO
Mark Hager talks with Jonathan Frankel, the Founder & CEO of Nucleus – a startup on a mission to redefine the home intercom system . They are making keeping in contact with & caring for your family, easier. They have created a home intercom technology that uses audio and video chat. It makes talking to someone in another room easy, and …
How GPS Tools Can Help With Aging in Place
In a previous article on useful technologies for seniors, we discussed care benefits and keeping in touch with family, among other topics. In this post I want to expand a little bit on how some modern technologies can assist individuals in these specific areas. Specifically, thanks to modern GPS tools, there are some new and exciting ways for …
How to Work with Siblings to Care for an Aging Parent
Can’t we all just get along? If you’re having trouble working with siblings to care for an aging parent, you may be asking yourself this question. Caring for an elderly parent alone can be complex enough without having to arrive at medical, financial, and practical decisions as a team – especially if you struggle to agree on the simpler decisions …
Home Care Cottages: Tiny House TLC
Home care cottages can be a boon if you have an older parent who still wishes to live more independently, but needs a little extra care. The truth is, when a family member needs help looking after themselves, we always want to help. Welcoming them into our homes is a natural way to show that you care and are willing to support them. But, what if …