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 | Feb 3, 2025 | Advice & Support, Aging in place, At-Home Care, Baby Boomers, care management, caregiver, caregiving, Caring for elderly parents, Preferred Living Solutions
Adult children are excellent family caregivers. They are skilled at multi-tasking and juggling many balls at once. Even super-family caregivers need help sometimes making plans or difficult decisions for aging parents. Our care managers at Preferred Living Solutions...
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...