You might crave some extra time in your day, but find that actually getting it is a dream that you see no way to achieve. Truthfully there are some small changes you can make that…

Hot weather is something that a lot of people love, but it can be incredibly dangerous, particularly for seniors. Here’s what you need to be aware of in terms of heat and your senior. Encourage…

Seniors Helping Seniors of North & East Raleigh was excited to be a sponsor at the FTD caregiver conference hosted by Dementia Alliance of NC and Wright State of Mind. FTD affects an estimated 50,000…

We are pleased to announce our Caregiver of the Month, Debra Leach. Debra grew up in New York City and relocated to Raleigh over 20 years ago. She enjoys reading, walking her dogs and is…

Medical conditions and frailty can cause disabilities that confine an older adult to a wheelchair. Some people who use wheelchairs feel like all people see when they look at them is the chair. If your…

SCAD stands for spontaneous coronary artery dissection. It isn’t a terribly common condition, but when it occurs, it is serious. It can lead to a heart attack and may even be fatal. SCAD can occur…

Being a caregiver during an emergency is a different ball of wax than it is during normal situations. You’re under a great deal more stress and you may not be in a great frame of…

Keeping yourself organized when you’re a busy caregiver might mean that you need your own planning system. They sound complicated, but they’re really not. Make Sure You Check Your Calendar Daily Even the best memories…

When a doctor says that your older family member has a heart murmur, it can be concerning. Especially if you don’t know much about what that means. A heart murmur is an abnormal sound in…