Family Matters Blog & Press
2019 in Review: Our 10 Most Popular Posts from the Past Year
2019 has quickly come and gone and what a year it's been! Here at Family Matters, we're quickly approaching our 20 year anniversary - providing families peace of mind and support for nearly two decades. Wow! We're proud of our…
Sundowners Syndrome: Tips for Helping Seniors Manage
Mood changes are common for aging adults and often accompany health problems. Seniors with memory related illnesses like dementia or Alzheimer’s disease are especially prone to challenges resulting from mood changes. What is Sundowners Syndrome? One common mood issue among…
Family Matters, Winter 2020 Magazine
It’s a new year, and time to make realistic resolutions that we may not quickly break. Instead of pledging to lose 30 pounds overnight, we should make resolutions that make our lives easier and less stressful; like spending more time…
What are Some Strategies to Promote Positive Aging?
If you’re a precocious teenager chock full of energy and dreams, growing old hardly seems real. You know it’s out there but it is so far away, you can barely see it in the distance. If you just turned 70,…
Support Senior Safety and Happiness During the Holiday Season
The holiday season tends to carry changes in routine, decor, diet, and more. For seniors, these shifts can hinder safety and make the season stressful. Use these tips to ensure seniors have a happy, healthy holiday. Top Challenges to Holiday…
The Pros and Cons of Walk-in Tubs
As people age, many everyday tasks become more difficult, such as getting in and out of bed or a car, moving heavier objects, performing general household maintenance, and typical health regimes. The latter can be especially concerning given elderly people’s…
