Caring for a Family Member Living with an Intellectual Disability

Learn about intellectual and developmental disabilities, how to care for a family member living with an IDD, including care options, day-to-day care, and more.

Parkinson’s Disease and Cognitive Impairment

Learn how Parkinson’s disease affects memory and cognitive abilities. Find out what to watch out for and how you can help your loved one.

Online Safety Tips for Seniors

Internet safety for seniors is important so that they can safely and securely communicate regularly with others and possibly do more activities online such as reading the latest news, checking their health care portal, and more.

Tips for Helping an Elderly Loved One Declutter Their Home

Seniors planning to age in place or considering downsizing may need to declutter their homes. Find out how you can help with this often overwhelming process.

Seniors and Driving Safety

Driving often means independence for people, but senior drivers may experience challenges that could put them and others on the road at risk. Homewatch CareGivers offers transportation assistance to clients.

11 Myths About Aging – Aging Myths That Aren’t Accurate

Many of the things people think about getting older are simply not true. Learn some of the most common myths about aging and the truth behind them.

10 Great Hobbies for Seniors

Hobbies add joy and a sense of accomplishment to our lives. Check out these fun hobbies for seniors. They can be done at home and aren’t expensive to start.

Elderspeak and How to Avoid It

Elderspeak can be well-meaning baby talk when someone speaks to an older adult. Learn how to avoid it and why.

Springtime Activities for Caregivers

We’ve put together this fun infographic with some springtime activities for family or professional caregivers to do with the person that they care for and want to have some fun with.

When Caregiving Gets Awkward

As an adult son, daughter, spouse, or even grandchild, you want to help a loved one when they become ill or their abilities change as the result of natural aging. But are there some things that you would prefer a professional caregiver do instead?

How to Manage Caregiver Stress

Everyone experiences stress at some point in their life, but what is stress? And why does it impact well-being? And how can caregivers decrease their stress?

Caring for Someone Dealing with Vision Loss

As people age, their eyesight naturally changes and depending on the cause, this can mean a change to their independence and possibly increased support for daily activities.

Learn About the Different Types of Dementia

When a loved one begins to show signs of memory loss, assumptions might be made that they have dementia or that it’s just a normal part of aging. However, there are different causes of the symptoms of dementia, and dementia might be one symptom of another illness.

Caring For Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer’s Disease

Practical ways to help your loved one living with dementia.

Is That Grief You're Feeling?

How to Fight Loneliness

Often elders can feel lonely as life changes with age can reduce social circles and opportunities for engaging with others regularly. Whatever the age, surveys show that loneliness is increasing in society.

Conquering Loneliness, Helplessness and Boredom with Home Care

Ageism and Illness

Physical Distancing vs. Social Distancing

The Cost of Long-Term Care

Not all care is created equal and it certainly does not cost the same when looking at nursing home vs. assisted living vs. home care and other choices. The care need will of course depend on the individual, and the needs may change over time due to availability of family, a particular illness or an additional injury therefore changing the type of care. As the needs change, so do the costs for care.

Emergency Plans: Do You Have One?

Medicare, Medicaid, and Home Care

The opportunity to use Medicaid to pay for in-home care will depend first on meeting the qualifications and then the state in which the person needing care resides.

What Causes Appetite Loss in Seniors?

How Seniors Can Boost Their Immune System Naturally

Discover effective strategies for seniors to naturally enhance their immune system. Learn about nutrition, exercise, sleep, and more to support overall health and well-being.

Laid Back: Bed Exercises for Seniors

A regular exercise habit can keep seniors strong, healthy, and flexible. Try these bed exercises for seniors to stay healthy while staying safe.

Five Reasons to Choose Home Care

Top 5 Things You Didn’t Know About In-Home Care

Helping a Senior After the Holidays

Hospice Partnerships and 24/7 Care

Planning for Hospice and Palliative Care: Don't Wait

When a Loved One Wishes to Die at Home

What Does Community Mean?

Expressing Our Gratitude for Social Workers

What Is Well-Being?

Mother's Day Gifts and Activities for Seniors

Pets and Seniors

Pets are beneficial for seniors for many reasons, but there are also some considerations to keep in mind before deciding to get a pet.

The Rewards of Canine Companionship

Seniors and Pets: The Truth About Cats and Dogs

Safety Precautions: What It Means

The 4 Most Surprising Bathroom Hazards for the Elderly

Bathrooms can be perilous, especially for people who are elderly or living with a chronic condition that can make slips and falls more likely. The good news is that simple safety measures can be put in place to make bathrooms safer for everyone.

Kitchen Safety Tips for Seniors

The kitchen can be a dangerous place for anyone, but several kitchen hazards are noted concerns for seniors. Learn how to keep your aging loved ones safe.

National Stress Awareness Month: Ways to Support Caregivers

Looking for ways to reduce your stress as a caregiver? We've got several tips to help!

Causes of Negative Thinking: How to Help Your Elder Loved One

The physical and mental challenges that come with aging can intensify the likelihood of negative thoughts. Here are four ways to help you cope with elderly negative thinking.

Can Stress Cause Shingles?

Ouch! Shingles can be extremely painful. Stress can be one trigger for the infection. Learn about the connection between shingles and stress.

Nervous About Home Care…In Your Home?

Will You Need Home Care?

24/7 Home Care for You and Your Family

8 Facts About Strokes

Learn facts about strokes, including the types, symptoms, and recovery. Know the FAST signs and how Homewatch CareGivers can support your loved one.