Tips For Celebrating Thanksgiving With Your Senior Loved Ones
Thanksgiving is the perfect time for family and friends to gather together, enjoy good food, and spend quality time with one another in a festive atmosphere!
Top 8 Fall Health & Safety Tips
With changes in weather and holiday events coming up, be aware of these fall safety tips. Taking such preventative measures can help create a more festive and fun season!
The top 8 fall health and safety tips can help make the most of the season while avoiding seasonal hazards. They range from lighting up indoor living spaces to ensuring outdoor fall safety.
Aging Well
As we grow older, we experience an increasing number of major life changes, including career transitions and retirement, children leaving home, the loss of loved ones, physical and health challenges—and even a loss of independence. How we handle and grow from these changes is often the key to healthy aging.
Six Tips From Heart Health Experts That Might Surprise You
That midnight snack of processed food isn't doing your heart any good, say experts!
Most of us know that eating well, getting plenty of the right kind of exercise and controlling our weight are all important for a healthy heart. Ongoing research continues to refine our understanding of heart-friendly choices.
Tips for Seniors with Psoriasis
Psoriasis is a common autoimmune disease in the US. Since it is more than just a basic skin condition, it is helpful for seniors to learn to manage it.
According to the National Psoriasis Foundation, an estimated 7.5 million Americans have psoriasis. (National Psoriasis Foundation)
I’m retired and getting older! Is it time for me to slow down?
An old stereotype about aging suggests that we should take to our rocking chairs as we grow older. Too many people are following this bad advice, say experts!
Video: How We Became A Great Business
Founder and President Diane Mondini shares insights on the history of Caring Companions at Home!
Women Presidents Organization Spotlight
Our founder and CEO, Diane Mondini, talks about about the benefits of a a peer group via a video featured on YouTube!
Wise Wisdom From Wise Seniors: Cleaning Hacks
One of the perks I have been able to enjoy over the years of owning and operating my own home care company is that I get to meet many remarkable people. Seniors are extremely wise, full of colorful stories and generous with their time and words of advice. I have been fortunate enough to hear words of wisdom on every subject from love, marriage, life, and yes, even cleaning!
Cleaning Tips to Help You Spring Into Action
By Diane Mondini, Caring Companions At Home Owner & President
Spring Cleaning is a great way to usher in the new season. A “good tidying up” has many positive benefits. A clean home reduces allergies and improves concentration. If you happen to be one of the 77% of Americans who suffer from stress, you might just find cleaning helpful in relieving anxiety and stress.
Coronavirus Scams and Hoaxes Targeting the Elderly
Scammers feed on heightened fear, stress, and feelings of uncertainty brought upon by natural disasters and catastrophic events. Covid-19 has become, yet another way to exploit the vulnerable.
Health-Focused Resolutions For Seniors and Family Caregivers
The effects of COVID-19 on aging family members and family caregivers brought significant challenges, to say the least. As social distancing became a defining movement in safety and minimizing exposure to the virus, families found themselves "caregiving from a distance" to help keep "at-risk" individuals as safe as possible by limiting visits and activities outside of the home.
