Overland Park Senior Home Care Blog

Holidays can be wonderful and full of warmth and love, but for older adults with mobility or health challenges, the occasions can be lonely and frustrating. Here are tips to help ensure your holiday gatherings make those older loved ones in your life feel included.

Experiencing a decline in mobility as you age can be challenging, but it need not be totally limiting. Technology options and non-tech devices are abundant and available. Read about some of the options available.

If you are caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementia and notice your lack of patience as of late, you could be experiencing family caregiver stress. Here are some tips to help ease the burden and allow you to be your best.

It’s that time of the year again—cold and flu season. Here are tips to prepare and reduce the risk to you and your family.

Volunteering can provide many benefits for aging adults, including helping to keep the brain active and contributing to improved mental health. Here are ideas to consider for volunteering or donating to your favorite charity or service organization.

The holidays can be so festive and fun, but they can also be overwhelming, especially for those caring for an aging loved one. If you are providing care for a loved one, have you considered respite care? Here is more on what that is and how it might help you and the one you care for.

Grandma’s pumpkin pie or cornbread stuffing can bring up memories of family and fun. But too much of a good thing can be dangerous for diabetics over the holidays. Here are some tips to keep the good times rolling and stay in good health.

Going home for the holidays can bring up many great childhood memories. But when your parent is aging, visiting them may give you cause for concern for their ongoing safety. What are the signs they need help, and what should you do if you see one?

Cinnamon isn’t just a treat to spice up your cider or add to your toast; it also has surprising health benefits researchers are just beginning to uncover. Here is what you need to know and how to incorporate cinnamon into your diet.

Caring for an aging parent while still raising children can be overwhelming. It can also be beneficial to overall satisfaction, according to one study. Here are tips to help alleviate some of the stress.