Regular socialization is an integral part of life. But as we grow older, age-related challenges can make it difficult to get out of the house and socialize with our friends and family members. Becoming isolated…
Month: December 2020
Phyllis Perry – Care Receiver
Commendation for Seniors Helping Seniors Know what the best kept secret in Washtenaw County is? Seniors Helping Seniors, an agency dedicated to helping folks who simply need a hand. Be it indoors or outdoors, de-cluttering,…
Happy 90th Birthday Joan!
A big happy birthday to our wonderful Joan whose smile and humor are an inspiration to us all! Joan is a native of Long Island, New York who loves Broadway musicals, singing, and the arts….
Caregiver Recognition
Seniors in our community need us now more than ever. Because of the COVID19 pandemic, many in our community are isolated without social interaction. Seniors Helping Seniors of North & East Raleigh’s caregivers, with our…
What Helps with Communication When Your Senior Has Memory Issues?
Memory issues affect your senior on multiple levels, but they can really make communicating difficult, both for her and for you. Your elderly family member may be used to being able to express her thoughts…
Dianne Collins, Best Caregiver 2020 #2
Best Caregiver 2020 Dianne Collins is a native Chicagoan. She started in home health when she was eighteen and it has been her vocation ever since. “For me it is all about empathy, being able…
Common Misconceptions About Home Care Services
What do you think about home care services? Do you think that they come in and take over everything that your elderly loved one has to do? Do you think they only come in to…
Four great ideas for senior gift giving in 2020!
What do you get for a senior who seems to have everything? Trying to find that perfect gift can be difficult. Especially when the gift is for a senior who has everything they need. Another…
Conversation with the Elderly
[shs-video url=’https://www.youtube.com/embed/W9TjG394WrE’] Having a conversation with someone you don’t know very well can be stressful enough. But if that person’s an elderly person, it can be even more awkward. Today we’re gonna talk about some…