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Activities of Daily Living, commonly known as ADLs, are the fundamental tasks that each person needs to perform every day for self-care. In the realm of senior care, ADLs are pivotal indicators of a senior's ability to live independently. They are...

Memory loss can be a distressing part of aging, but engaging in certain activities can help slow its progression. In-home care provides a unique opportunity to integrate these activities into daily routines, supporting cognitive function and...

When a loved one faces dementia, the care they require becomes multifaceted. Specialized care is not just beneficial; it is often crucial. It ensures that the complex needs of dementia patients are met with understanding, expertise, and...

Alzheimer's disease, a form of dementia, gradually impairs a person's ability to remember, think, and make decisions. Knowing when to transition to in-home care is crucial. It ensures safety and improves quality of life for those affected. This article explores...

Procrastination isn't just for the young; it's a challenge seniors face too. Especially when it comes to crucial tasks like health care, legal matters, or lifestyle changes. Often, it's not just laziness. It's about dealing with significant life changes, or perhaps...

When asked what called her to become a caregiver, without hesitation Darsheen said, “It’s something that I have been doing since I was a little girl. It’s just something that is instilled in me”. From a very young age, Darsheen was taught to care for,...

The growing awareness that your senior parent is no longer able to live safely and independently alone without outside support is an emotional experience. The ensuing heaviness is compounded if you are one of the tens of millions of American adults, between the ages of...

“Something really exciting is emerging in the aging community,” NEST (North East Seattle Together) executive director, Judy Kinney said, brightening as she described NEST’s services for people aging in place and Seattle’s broader network of innovative aging support programs. “People in NEST are laying a path [for aging services] with the idea ‘let’s do this differently-something with a creative bent,’ she explained. NEST and the PNA Village, a similar program run by the Phinney Neighborhood Association, draw resources and modeling from a national movement of virtual retirement villages. NEST and PNA Village, like villages in communities across the nation, charge a modest annual fee in exchange for providing volunteer help with practical household needs, trusted professional referrals, and life enrichment activities that bond members.