How Family Caregivers Can Provide Care During COVID-19
Taking care of others, especially older loved ones, is a role that can be both incredibly rewarding... Keep Reading
What Family Caregivers Should Do if They Contract COVID-19
Caregiving for an older loved one can be challenging, and the current pandemic makes it... Keep Reading
12 Questions to Truly Connect With Older Loved Ones
Have you ever heard that you are the main character in your own story? For most of us, we are the... Keep Reading
Keeping Older Adults Active During COVID-19
Older adults are a group that has been hit hard by COVID-19. They are at a higher risk of... Keep Reading
13 Halloween Costumes for People Who Use Wheelchairs
Halloween isn’t just for little kids anymore and neither is dressing up. In... Keep Reading
Keeping the Home Safe and Sanitary During COVID-19
Health and safety are paramount for us all during COVID-19. However, we must take special care to... Keep Reading
Robot Pets Make Good Companions for Seniors
Like shelter and food, companionship is one of the most important necessities in life. Having... Keep Reading
6 Questions to Ask a Home Care Agency
Finding a home care agency to watch over a parent, grandparent, spouse or another older loved one... Keep Reading
Loneliness and Aging: An Epidemic
According to the results of a recent University of Michigan-AARP poll of adults between... Keep Reading
Fall Risk Reduction for Aging Loved Ones
By Stephanie Wierzbicka, manager, strategic health programs, ComForCare Franchise Systems,... Keep Reading
Making Masks More Comfortable for Older Adults
The coronavirus pandemic has been a frightening time for all of us, but it has been especially... Keep Reading
ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care Join Alzheimer's Foundation of America as National Members
ComForCare and At Your Side Home Care, franchised providers of in-home caregiving services, are new... Keep Reading
The Benefits of Singing
By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist
When I was a kid, my mother would play the... Keep Reading
Staying Safe During Summer Vacation
Summer is here once again, which means sunny days, hot weather, and of course a well-deserved and... Keep Reading
Tips for an Effective Telemedicine Appointment for Older Adults
More and more states are beginning to open after relaxing rules and regulations regarding which... Keep Reading
The Impact of Music on Our Memories
By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist
I will never forget the first time I saw... Keep Reading
Safely Storing Medication Around Grandchildren
For children, visiting their grandparents’ house can be a fun and exciting place to explore.... Keep Reading
Easing Grief After Loss for Older Adults During COVID-19
The coronavirus (COVID-19) fatality rate has surpassed 100,000 confirmed deaths in the United... Keep Reading
The "Music Man" of COVID-19
Steve Toll sings tunes from the 30s to the 60s in a quest to connect with seniors and those living with dementia through music and conversation. When COVID-19 hit, Steve started getting on Facebook daily to help engage and connect with seniors who are sheltering-in-place.
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Cooking Up a Positive Attitude With Leftovers
By Steve Toll, care enhancement specialist
I have always loved to cook. I remember as... Keep Reading
