When you are caring for an elderly loved one, it is important to remind them they need to care for their vision health. There are many elderly people who experience loss of vision, blurry vision,…
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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…
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…
Recognizing a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) in an Elderly Parent
When people think of a urinary tract infection, they tend to think of burning pain, fevers and frequent urination. However, seniors may not always experience these classic symptoms of UTI. Often the only symptom of…
Coping with Mealtime Distractions for Your Senior
When your elderly family member isn’t eating well, that interferes with everything from her mood to her health. One big reason she might not be eating well could be that she’s facing distractions during mealtime….
Seniors Helping Seniors Co-Founders Philip and Kiran Yocum Featured in HomeCare Magazine
Seniors Helping Seniors Co-Founders Philip and Kiran Yocum were featured this week in HomeCare Magazine to talk about the heart and soul of our community and how we have thrived during the pandemic. Click here…
Best Dementia Care Tips When Caring for Your Elderly Loved One
If your elderly loved one has dementia, you will need a range of techniques to help care for them. The first thing to know is that the symptoms of dementia don’t show up the same…