Lean proteins are an important part of an adult's diet. For years, people heard warnings of mercury in fish. If your parents would like to enjoy seafood more often, it helps to learn how to increase their consumption without choosing … Read More
Avoiding exposure to the coronavirus is an important first step in keeping your senior from becoming sick with Covid-19. Here’s what your senior needs to do. Keep up with Hand Washing Hand washing is one of the best tools in … Read More
Here’s some encouraging news in these uncertain times. Our client, Virginia Smith, turned 101 on April 8th! Virginia is a resident at a local independent senior community. She was born in Michigan and grew up in Blacksburg, VA on an … Read More
Once your senior is ready to leave the hospital, it’s your job as her caregiver to do what you can to keep her at home instead of heading right back. Here’s how you can do that without hovering over your … Read More
At the last Seniors Helping Seniors of North & East Raleigh staff meeting Anne Lukhard was the recipient of our Shining Star award for her extra special care of Luci. Anne began seeing this client when she was discharged from … Read More
The biggest concern during the coronavirus pandemic is of course keeping your senior as safe as possible physically. But self-quarantine means that you also need to be concerned about your senior’s mental health. Get Some Fresh Air Getting out in … Read More
Unfortunately, the number of senior citizens that fall in their home every year is extensive. It can be worrisome if you have an elderly loved one who is living alone. However, there are some ways that you can keep your … Read More