The Benefits of Montessori for Dementia Care Caring for individuals with dementia can be both challenging and rewarding. One innovative approach making a significant…
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November is National Caregiver Month: Tips to Support Caregivers
Caregiving is an act of love, dedication, and compassion. Whether caring for an aging parent, a loved one with a chronic condition, or someone…
Tips for Helping Your Loved One Eat During Late-Stage Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s care supports families by assisting loved ones with eating and monitoring health, ensuring dignity and nutrition as the disease progresses.
5 Signs Your Senior Parent Needs To See The Dentist
Senior home care can ensure seniors receive regular dental checkups, aiding those who find it hard to visit the dentist, especially if they’ve missed appointments.
Making a Yard Bird-Friendly this Fall
Companion care at home can assist seniors in creating a bird-friendly yard, offering relaxation, mental health benefits, and enjoyment of nature year-round.
How Changes in Their Feet Impact Seniors
Seniors experience significant foot changes as they age, highlighting the need for home care providers to support mobility and educate on maintaining foot health.
5 Things That Can Help Seniors with RA Live Independently
Over a million seniors with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) may require personal care at home to assist with daily activities and maintain independence in their homes.
Best Foods to Naturally Lower Cholesterol
Help your loved one lower cholesterol by incorporating heart-healthy foods and consider home care assistance for meal preparation and support.
6 Qualities You’ll Want to Look for in Companion Care at Home
Choosing the right companion care at home provider is crucial for your loved ones’ well-being, offering both physical and emotional support.
5 Foolproof Ways To Get Your Senior Parent To Eat More
Concerned about your senior parent’s nutrition? Alzheimer’s care can help ensure they eat regularly and get the nutrients they need.
Preventing Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Related Strokes in Seniors
Atrial fibrillation (AFib) significantly increases stroke risk in seniors; effective prevention strategies and home care assistance can help manage AFib and reduce this risk.
Reasons Why Your Senior Should Be Reading Before Bed
In-home care providers help seniors establish bedtime routines, encouraging reading over TV to promote better sleep.
Tips on How Seniors Can Be More Positive
Learn how seniors can stay positive while aging in place, including adapting a positive mindset and considering the help of home care services.
Memory Book Workshop for Dementia
Join us for a heartwarming and therapeutic Memory Book Workshop designed for individuals living with dementia and their caregivers.
Activity of The Month
The activity of the month that we provided to the facilities was Billy. He performed at several of our partner’s communities. If you…
How Can Companion Care at Home Help a Senior Make Friends
Aging in place can lead to isolation, but companion care at home helps seniors build relationships and maintain social connections to stay healthy.
How Alzheimer’s Care Enhances Senior Nutrition
Ensuring seniors with Alzheimer’s, receive proper nutrition is crucial and achievable with support from loved ones and Alzheimer’s care.
Montessori Dementia Care: Empowering Individuals and Supporting Caregivers
This article explores how Montessori dementia care benefits individuals with dementia and their caregivers, addressing the challenges they face.
Tips For Talking To A Senior Parent About Alcohol
Talking to a senior parent about drinking can be hard. Home care provides seniors with daily support to cope with feeling anxious or lonely.
Easy Ways Seniors Can Eat More Vegetables
Now that spring is on the way there will be an abundance of fresh vegetables available. Seniors, who typically don’t eat enough vegetables, can take…
Early Symptoms Of The Flu Seniors Should Watch Out For
Respiratory illnesses like Covid-19 and RSV have been dominating the news, but they’re not the only respiratory illnesses that can be dangerous for seniors. The…
It’s Time to Think About Spring and Summer Foods!
Winter is quickly ending, and soon it will be spring and summer. Diet plays a huge role in the lives of seniors, and it is…
What To Do When People Are Impatient With Your Senior Parent With Alzheimer’s
When you need to take a senior parent with Alzheimer’s someplace like the doctor’s office, the pharmacy, or to a haircut appointment it requires a…
Hair Care for Senior Women with Personal Care at Home
Personal Care at Home offers invaluable assistance to senior women in managing their hair care routine, ensuring their hair remains healthy, vibrant, and styled to…
Alzheimer’s Care: Supporting Your Loved One with Personal Care Needs
Alzheimer’s Care: Helping Your Loved One with Personal Care Needs If you are providing care for an elderly loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, they might…
Home Care Assistance Advice to Help Reduce Holiday Loneliness
While the young love the holidays and all of the festivities it brings, many elderly folks are at home feeling isolated and lonely. Aging brings…
In-Home Care Advice For Seniors Looking For Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteering is a great way for seniors to help their communities and has some pretty big benefits, too. Seniors who volunteer find a sense of…
Personal Care at Home Advice To Prevent Senior Skin Damage During Winter
Winter weather can be very hard on delicate mature skin. Cold dry weather, wind, harsh sun, and hot dry indoor air with dust or other…
Companion Care at Home Tips For Seniors With Sensitive Skin
Caring for an older person with sensitive skin requires extra care and attention. This is because the skin gets more sensitive and prone to itching…
Home Care Helps Seniors With Body Temperature Regulation
With age comes changes in how the body regulates temperature. This makes older people more vulnerable to high heat or cold. To be healthy generally,…
Alzheimer’s Care Advice for Family Caregivers
Ever since your mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you said you’d help her. Her care needs keep increasing, and you’re worried that it’s too much.…
Home Care Assistance Lends an Extra Hand During Cancer Treatments
Your dad has cancer and will be undergoing surgery. You plan to stay with him for two weeks following that, and then his chemo and…
Seniors Can Enjoy Video Games with Companion Care at Home
According to a video game industry report, seniors make up a huge portion of the people who are playing video games. More than 16 million…
How Seniors Can Fight Thinning Hair with Personal Care at Home
Thinning hair is something that most seniors deal with at some point. As people get older changes in their hair texture, color, and growth are…
June and July Snack Shack Events
We finished up our month of June with two awesome snack shack events! We visited Motif in Southbury and shared snacks with the entire staff.…
Elder Care Tips on Light Housekeeping
Quick weekend visits with your dad are becoming more stressful. You arrive and find that he’s out of groceries, his laundry hasn’t been touched, and…
Home Care Tips for Seniors and Outdoor Summer Picnics
Now that summer weather is here to stay, July kicks off National Picnic Month. It’s believed to have begun in the 1950s, established by the…
Is Senior Home Care the Right Choice After a Stroke?
Every 40 seconds, someone in the U.S. suffers a stroke. They’re more common in women, so it’s not surprising that your mom had one, but…
Connecticut Nursing Services Live May Entertainment
Connecticut Nursing ended May with a couple of great events at our Rehab and Senior Living facilities. We utilized our go-to guy Billy G to…
Home Care Tips for Your Senior to Eat More Dairy
June is National Dairy Month and is a great time to think about how dairy packs a lot of protein. Typically when seniors think about…
Personal Care at Home Tips for Senior Nail Care
Does your dad trim and file his nails often enough? Fingernails may be fine, but it’s often harder for older adults to bend over and…
How Home Care Assistance Helps Seniors With Dementia Remain Calm
Dementia is a disorder that can be difficult for both seniors and their loved ones. Anxiety, confusion, and agitation are common symptoms of dementia. However,…
In-Home Care Tips to Address Your Dad’s Mental and Emotional Needs
One out of five older adults (50+) has at least one mental health issue. Your dad’s mental and emotional health must be a priority to…
Companion Care at Home Tips on Senior Connection Via Social Media
Did you know that seniors are becoming influences on social media platforms like TikTok? It’s true. The benefits for seniors can be substantial, both socially…
Connecticut Nursing Services First Quarter Entertainment
Our final month of providing wonderful entertainment was capped off at Hamden Health and Rehab Center. Billy G, our sponsored singer, got great reviews and…
Home Care Travel Tips For Seniors and Their Families
Now is the best time to start planning vacations for the warm weather, and when seniors and their families are planning trips it’s good to…
Personal Care at Home Can Help Your Senior with Oral Care
You may want to help your elderly mom or dad thrive in their old age, but they may need more help than you had initially…
Signs Your Senior Parent With Alzheimer’s Is Having Trouble Seeing
If your senior parent has Alzheimer’s, they may not be able to tell you if they are experiencing a change in vision or hearing. Having…
Connecticut Nursing Services has sponsored Crooner/Singer Billy Genuario
Connecticut Nursing Services has sponsored Crooner/Singer Billy Genuario to approximately 15 facilities for the months of January, February, and March of 2023. Billy, as you…
How To Support A Senior Parent Who Has A Mental Health Condition
If your senior parent has a mental health condition you can give them support even if you don’t live close by. Often adult children of…
How Companion Care Helps Seniors With Alzheimer’s
When seniors who have Alzheimer’s are in the early stages of Alzheimer’s they may not need specialized care yet but they could still benefit from…
How To Help Seniors With Seasonal Depression In Winter
According to studies as much as 20% of the population can experience some form of seasonal depression. Seasonal depression can be worse for seniors who…
Adopt a Senior Event
Connecticut Nursing Services is pleased to announce it has partnered with several Senior Living facilities for our 4th annual Adopt a Senior Event. For the…
Make a Personal Care Aide Visit Go Smoothly
Your dad’s health has changed, and it’s time to address his need for help with hygiene and grooming tasks. Personal care at home is a…
Helping Your Senior Set New Years Resolution
The New Year is a time for fresh starts and various resolutions. The majority of individuals say they want to improve their lifestyle by making…
Connecticut Nursing Has Partnered with a Congregate Living facility in Connecticut
The Congregate Living facility has over 50 residents that are considered to be “low-income housing” and support is given from the State of Connecticut. This…
Halloween Decorating Contest
Connecticut Nursing Services passed out 5 baseball-sized pumpkins to over 17 communities that elected to partner with us. We provided 5 prizes for each community.…
Seven Hobbies that Can Bring Some Joy to Your Senior
Many seniors find that as they age, life becomes a little duller. Your elderly family member might even worry that she doesn’t have anything at…
Tips For Keeping Seniors With Alzheimer’s Engaged In The Winter
Seniors with Alzheimer’s disease need constant engagement. Social and cognitive engagement can help slow the progression of the disease, and it helps keep them oriented.…
Keeping an Eye on and Improving a Seniors Emotional Health
Did you know that having a pet to spend time with may help reduce health issues and promote mental wellness in the elderly? Petting an…
4 Common Indoor Air Pollutants That Can Affect Seniors
October is National Healthy Lung Month and now that the weather is getting cooler and seniors will be spending more time indoors it’s a good…
Connecticut Nursing Services Provides Snack Shacks for Senior Facility Employees in The Area
Joe Loglisci and Franceska provided the snacks and refreshments to each employee that came down prior to and after their shifts were completed at several…
Why Are ADLs and IADLs the Best Gauge for Senior Home Care?
ADL and IADL stands for activities of daily living and instrumental activities of daily living. They’re one of the best ways to determine when your…
How Do You Help A Self-Reliant Senior When They Don’t Want Help?
No matter how long your elderly family member has been taking care of herself, there comes a time when she may need to have help…
6 Steps For Successfully Managing Depression During COVID
Managing Depression During COVID: 6 Steps for Successfully manage the depression: Experts call it the underlying crisis. While COVID-19 cases spike around the country, more…