5 Things That Make Seniors Feel Cold

Posted on March 27th, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

Amy’s 85-year-old mother, Margaret, was always complaining of being cold. She kept turning her thermostat up even when others were too warm. Amy wondered if there might be something wrong, so she talked to Margaret’s doctor. She was surprised to … Read More

North Carolina Alzheimer’s State Advocacy Day 2019 A Success

Posted on March 22nd, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

What a great day turning North Carolina purple to raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease! The annual North Carolina Advocacy Day was held on March 14, 2019 and was sponsored by the Alzheimer’s Association of Eastern and Western North Carolina. Huge … Read More

Why Do Seniors Get Restless Leg Syndrome?

Posted on March 22nd, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

If your aging relative has difficulty sleeping at night, you may want to ask them how their legs feel at night. Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is a common condition that cause a feeling in the legs like they have to … Read More

Caregiver of the Month

Posted on March 19th, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

We are pleased to announce that Susan Levine is our Caregiver of the Month! Susan has been an integral part of the Seniors Helping Seniors team for the last 1.5-years. She is originally from Maine and moved to North Carolina … Read More

What Does it Look Like When Your Senior Is Less Involved?

Posted on March 14th, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

When your aging family member is less active and involved in her own life than she once was, there’s likely a reason for that. Most commonly what has happened is that changes in her health and in her energy levels … Read More

What Can You Do to Gain Patience as a Family Caregiver?

Posted on March 6th, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

Everyone has a different tolerance level. When you're a family caregiver, even the calmest people can find themselves pushed a little too far. It's not just you struggling to keep your cool. You're trying to feed your mom, but she … Read More

Five Tips for When Caregiving Is Discouraging

Posted on March 1st, 2019 by Kathy Uveges

Caregiving is rewarding, but it can also be discouraging when things aren’t going as well as you might like. It’s how you handle those situations that aren’t as positive that can make a big difference for you as a caregiver. … Read More