Silver Lining Home Healthcare Blog

Different medications. Different dosages. Different times of day. It’s no wonder medication management can be a challenge for seniors. An effective plan for managing the medications of your loved one begins with 2 considerations–people and tools.

A fall or a medical emergency is a concern in and of itself as we age. Being alone in such a situation is even more worrisome. Fortunately, today’s technology provides a myriad of options to monitor and respond to medical emergencies.

Perhaps you’ll notice the brevity in this month’s post. What I hope you will take away after reading is the heartfelt sentiment from which I write, hoping to encourage you to document your life story or that of a loved one.

People often don’t know about them until the situation is less than ideal. We want to change that. Part of happier aging is planning for your future so everything doesn’t come crashing down without you and your loved ones being prepared.

There’s no doubt about it–helping your loved ones can be difficult. You observe little things at first, such as forgetfulness.

While no two health care agencies operate exactly the same, there is a general sequence of steps that new clients can expect after they decide to make that initial call.

Have you ever been to a doctor’s appointment or had a visit to the hospital and noticed how many different medical personnel there can be tending to you?

Are you looking for home care for a loved one but not sure where to begin? Perhaps you’re seeing clues that mom or dad could use some help at home.

Does a friend, loved one or someone you know have difficulty remembering things? We all do at some point, but with certain age-related diseases, forgetfulness may become a part of daily life.

With CNAs being in high demand in today’s job market, we thought it a perfect time to explore the vital role they play on health care teams.