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What to Do When Your Elderly Parent Refuses to Move
As people age, they tend to become more attached to their surroundings. This likely stems from the desire to hold on and keep their lives as stable as possible in an ever-changing world. Sometimes, though, staying in their home isn’t…
Foot Care for Seniors: How to Keep Aging Feet Healthy
Did you know that by age 50 the average adult has walked 75,000 miles? And with life expectancy going up each year, that is many more miles that we should expect to walk. No foot pain is “normal," even as…
What is the Sandwich Generation of Caregivers?
At first glance, “sandwich generation” sounds like a term apropos to “latchkey kids”—yet another clever slogan describing a generation of people who were required to fend for themselves. Both terms inspire this image of children returning from school to an…
Caregiver Tips for Helping Seniors Learn New Technology Skills
"It's never too late to learn something new" is somewhat cliche, but it remains true. And the world must doubly reinforce this truth to its seniors regarding technology. It can be incredibly difficult for seniors to keep up in an…
Family Matters In-Home Care Receives Three 2021 Best of Home Care® Awards
Family Matters In-Home Care is proud to announce that we have received three awards from Home Care Pulse, the leading firm in quality assurance for home care. These awards include the 2021: Best of Home Care® - Leader in ExcellenceBest…
Caring for Aging Skin: Preventative Skin Care for Older Adults
Our skin is the main thing other people see and is the first thing that most people are concerned about displaying signs of aging. As our skin ages, it becomes thinner, which can add to the appearance of wrinkles. We…
