Senior Home Care Blog

We all want to be there for our parents as they age. However, if your elderly loved one needs help to be safe at home alone but refuses such assistance, what can you do? Here are tips to address that issue.

Polypharmacy is the practice of taking more than four or five medications regularly. The more medications a person takes, the risk of complications and side effects increases. Right at Home St. Charles looks into deprescribing to help reduce a patient's risk.

How is your heart health? If you’re an older adult, here are the risk factors for cardiovascular disease and tips to help you manage your heart health.

While retirement offers a chance to relax and slow down, older adults still need to be active. They could do this through participating in physical activities with their grandkids. Here are ways to exercise by engaging in fun activities with the younger generation.

If you are a family caregiver for someone with dementia, you know it can be stressful. Experts say journaling may help. Here’s how.

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that offers gentle, low-impact exercise that is well suited to older adults and their need for improved balance, mobility, and overall physical and mental health. Here is information about what tai chi offers and how to learn it.

You want your aging mom or dad to be safe and live comfortably in their home, but you worry about them. How do you know when it is time to get them some assistance? Here’s what to look for.

Ageism affects us all, but we can combat it! Check out Right at Home of St. Charles' latest blog to learn about overcoming ageism in everyday life through practical strategies like education, activities, and advocacy. 

One of the best ways to combat chronic conditions that arise as you age is through managing the food you eat. Here are tips for eating healthy and specific foods to include and avoid as you age.

Caring for more than one generation at a time requires focus, organization, and a lot of self-care. Here are some tips for the “sandwich generation” family caregiver.