Senior Care News in Portage, Michigan

Four Tips for Increasing Your Senior’s Fiber Intake

By Shelly Nutter | Jul 7, 2020 | Comments Off

How much fiber your senior gets in her diet can help her to feel and to be healthier.

ILLNESS-RELATED PRECAUTIONS

By Shelly Nutter | Jun 30, 2020 | Comments Off

Helping Seniors – and Yourself – Stay Safer

STAYING CONNECTED ONLINE

By Shelly Nutter | Jun 29, 2020 | Comments Off

What many of us most want to do right now is give our loved ones a big hug and sit down for some intimate heart-to-heart conversation.

COVID-19 Scams Your Elderly Loved One Needs to Know About

By Shelly Nutter | Jun 18, 2020 | Comments Off

Unfortunately, there are many people, mostly elderly adults, who are getting scammed over COVID-19 issues.

Knee Surgery for Elderly Adults: What Should You Know to Be Prepared?

By Shelly Nutter | Jun 5, 2020 | Comments Off

It is important that your elderly loved one is prepared for what to expect before, during, and after their knee surgery.

Know the Signs of Elder Abuse

By Shelly Nutter | Jun 3, 2020 | Comments Off

Around 1 in 10 senior Americans experience some form of elder abuse. Some estimates show as many as 5 million seniors are abused each year.

Understanding Respite Care

By Shelly Nutter | Jun 3, 2020 | Comments Off

Respite care provides a temporary break for family caregivers. No matter how much you love the person you are caring for, caregiving is hard and can drain your personal and emotional resources.

What Do You Do If Your Dad is Diagnosed With One of the Common Chronic Lung Diseases?

By Shelly Nutter | May 21, 2020 | Comments Off

The National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute estimates that 16 million Americans have one of the common forms of chronic lung disease.

Four Steps to Take When Caring For Your Parents During the Pandemic

By Shelly Nutter | May 12, 2020 | Comments Off

You care for your mom and dad. Whether you help them with hygiene and grooming or cook their meals, the pandemic is changing your routine.