Category: Family

Victoria Lines, Hope Senior Home Care's Marketing and Sales Coordinator, relates to this article on a very person level, here is her story: "My grandparents are in their 90's and come from the "build it yourself" generation. My grandfather fought in World War II and owned a very successful car dealership, my grandmother was a teacher and professor.  They were both raised in small towns, and lived most of their adult lives in a small town. Up until the last...

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    Planning for long term care is one of the most important and often forgotten plans to make. Long Term Care can cover a variety of different care types and all depend on the kind of care you or your loved ones may need or want. This article from caring.com sponsored by http://longtermcare.gov/ might be able to help differentiate facts and myths about planning for long term care. We do not own any of the rights to this article! Hope Senior...

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How to Initiate Family Discussions By Terri Murphy I am often asked, “How do I initiate a conversation with my parents to address the concerns that I have”? This is not an easy thing to do, but it must be done if you are concerned for a loved ones safety and well-being. Start discussions early before you are in the middle of a crisis. Include all family members. Explain your purpose for initiating the conversation. Make sure that they know...

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Taking over your parents finances is undoubtedly one of the most difficult transitions for a family. Finances tend to feel like a taboo subject and often times it feels like you're taking away their independence. While it is for your loved ones protection, safety and well being here are some tips we've found from "Caring Daily". Caring Daily is a caregivers resource full of articles, websites and information. Hope Senior Home Care does not partner with Caring Daily. If you...

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How to Make the Holidays Less Stressful and More Enjoyable By Terri Murphy   I’ve always loved the Holidays – the gathering of family and friends, the traditions, the presents!  However, caring for aging loved ones either in their homes or in a facility can change the way you celebrate your Holidays dramatically.  Though initially difficult and emotional, I have found that by changing your mindset – looking at it as creating new “traditions” rather than dwelling on how things...

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Holiday Shopping with Seniors By Terri Murphy   For most of us, the holidays are a wonderful time to share the joys of family life and friendship.  But for many older adults the holidays can be highly stressful, confusing or even depressing if their mental, physical and emotional needs are not taken into account.  One source of holiday stress can be holiday shopping.  While many seniors are still able to get out and enjoy the pleasure of shopping for their...

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