We’ve written before about Caregiver Burnout and Ten Tips to Help the Elderly and their Caregivers Enjoy the Holidays. But zeroing in on stress—what it
November is National Home Care & Hospice Month. We invite you to join us in honoring the millions of nurses, home care aides, therapists, and
In his 90s, my dad always needed someone to take him to a Dr. visit, not only because he couldn’t drive, but because he couldn’t
Dementia is a collective name for progressive degenerative brain syndromes that affect memory, thinking, behavior and emotion. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type, affecting
It can be just as difficult to predict the exact time that someone will die as it to predict exactly when a baby will be
When a patient can no longer benefit from curative treatment, comfort care allows them a better quality of life. Comfort care does not seek to
Dakota Home Care is proud to announce that one of our skilled nurses, Ardys Olson, RN, has reached a milestone of 50 years dedicated to
It can be difficult to have a conversation with your family about whether or not an elderly family member should be put on artificial nutrition
Even though spring flowers are starting to bloom, cool, rainy or even sunny spring days still can bring on feelings of sadness, depression and a
Winter weather can keep seniors homebound and isolated. After all, biting cold and snowy days can make anyone want to stay in a warm bed
February is Heart Health Month. Though heart disease risks increase with age, it doesn’t have to be an inevitable part of getting older. A more
If you are the oldest daughter living in the same city as an aging parent, the chances are very high that your family will expect
When you or a loved one can no longer drive or move around outside the home safely, a myriad of challenges present themselves. Who will
”Dementia is not a condition that’s ever going to be such that a single drug can be considered a cure for the illness,” said Professor
My husband is still driving, even though it’s been 17 months since I last blogged about “When Is It Time to Give Up the Car