by PLS | May 2, 2025 | Advice & Support, At-Home Care, Caring for elderly parents, Dementia
For many people living with dementia bedtime does not necessarily mean sleep-time. As dementia progresses insomnia and nighttime wandering may interfere with rest for care partner and caregiver. One possible solution that involves no medication is a weighted blanket....
by PLS | Apr 2, 2025 | Advice & Support, Aging in place, Baby Boomers, care planning, Caring for elderly parents, End of life planning, Healthy Living, Preferred Living Solutions
Make Life Easier for Your Loved Ones I recently spoke with a friend whose parents have both died within 6 months of each other. She had just settled the affairs for one when the other one passed. She was overwhelmed with grief and the checklist of paperwork and phone...
by PLS | Dec 2, 2024 | Preferred Living Solutions
No one really wants to plan for this, as if doing so brings it sooner. However, you may want to consider giving your loved ones a beautiful gift…the gift of having all your documents in order and decisions all made for your end of life and after death. As you...
by PLS | Aug 1, 2024 | Active Lifestyles, Advice & Support, At-Home Care, caregiver, caregiving, Caring for elderly parents, Dementia, Preferred Living Solutions
According to Dr. Bill Thomas, an expert in the field of dementia care, care partners include family, friends, neighbors, volunteers, home health professionals, and the elder herself. Effective care partnerships result from meaningful and purpose-filled days. Everyone...
by PLS | Jul 1, 2024 | Active Lifestyles, Advice & Support, Aging in place, At-Home Care, caregiving, Caring for elderly parents, Dementia, Healthy Living, Preferred Living Solutions, self-care
Dehydration is a concern for everyone, especially aging or older adults, during the dog days of summer. Symptoms of dehydration include: less frequent urination dark-colored urine constipation dry mouth headache confusion sleepiness lethargy low blood pressure rapid...
