The Silent Shift After the Holidays: Why January Is When Care Needs Become Most Visible

January 21, 2026 by Becca Phillips

Once the holiday decorations come down and daily life resumes, many families find themselves sitting with a quiet realization: something feels different. This is the silent shift after the holidays, and for many families, January is when senior care needs become most visible.

Tips for Moving an Elderly Parent Into Your Home

September 21, 2022August 23, 2022 by M Lawhon

COVID-19 cases in nursing facilities and assisted living facilities were devastating, as the virus spread like wildfire throughout our most vulnerable population in such close quarters. Because of this, many families made a decision to move their elderly parents home, which raised a number of challenges to be overcome.

Try the SMILE Concept to Make Personal Care for Seniors More Comfortable

December 9, 2022July 19, 2022 by M Lawhon

Stop for a moment, close your eyes, and imagine yourself like this: You have spent most of your life taking care of and assisting others – as a mother or father, in your workplace, through volunteering in your community, and as a grandparent. After all that time spent living independently and being in control of all of your decisions, you have suddenly aged to the point that now you are the person in need of assistance with bathing and other hygiene tasks. Consider the sense of fear, loss, and vulnerability.

Investigating Incontinence Myths and Facts

September 21, 2022March 22, 2022 by M Lawhon

Urinary incontinence is an awkward issue for those who experience it. The stigma behind the condition commonly contributes to people having either a lack of facts or a belief in some common misconceptions about incontinence. The following are just a few incontinence myths and the facts to be aware of instead: Myth: Urinary incontinence is … Read more

Overcoming the Hurdles of Elderly Care Technology

September 21, 2022January 14, 2021 by M Lawhon

Today’s older adults are overrun with a plethora of hi-tech products directed at improving their independence and safety and providing life enhancement. At the touch of a button or two, we can automatically pay a visit “in person” with friends and relatives through Skype, wear a pendant that responds with emergency help and support when necessary, and even remain safe from wandering with specialized sensors attached to clothes or shoes.

Top COVID-19 Resources and Family Caregivers for Seniors

September 21, 2022May 13, 2020 by M Lawhon

Understanding the best place to turn with regard to the most current and dependable information about COVID-19, particularly as it relates to the elderly and those who take care of them, is very important – and complicated. Due to so many resources and various viewpoints on this serious subject, we wanted to help make it easy to locate what you need by putting together the subsequent list of trusted resources and caregivers for seniors.

Keeping the Elderly Safe at Home

March 22, 2025May 6, 2020 by M Lawhon

Most elderly want to remain home, to age in place. Now, amid Covid-19, staying home has become imperative. Untold seniors have survived this pandemic as a result of remaining sheltered in their own homes. The safest place. With the world highlighting the focus on safety for our most vulnerable population, it’s an ideal time … Read more

Protection of the Elderly

September 21, 2022May 6, 2020 by M Lawhon

Protection of the elderly is top of mind in the time of Covid-19. We have all become astute on how to provide the physical protection needed. But, what about the emotional refuge? For that, we are challenged to apply protections of the heart, previously the purview of family members and friends, people who have become … Read more

How to Pay for Different Types of Assistive Devices

December 21, 2023April 16, 2020 by M Lawhon

Do you think your aging loved one could benefit from enhanced safeguards in the shower or tub? Does he/she need a walker or rollator to move around? If so, it’s quite possible that you’ll soon be looking to buy the in-home assistive devices that so many families rely on to keep senior loved ones safe. It’s also likely that you’re asking yourself how to cover the expense for these types of assistive devices, and if any of them could possibly be covered through Medicare or insurance.

Freedom from COVID-19

September 21, 2022April 14, 2020 by M Lawhon

Are we more-free in the shelter-in-place world of COVID-19? Is this a crazy thought? Maybe not when you stop and think of the evolution of our programmed lives. We live in a world where children only go outside for team sports and practices. Where our calendar rules our day with an iron fist. Where there … Read more

3 Types of Assisted Living Devices to Investigate for Your Senior Loved Ones

March 22, 2025April 8, 2020 by M Lawhon

During the course of growing older, assisted living devices can make everyday life around the home simpler and less hazardous. There’s a wide selection of adaptive equipment solutions for home care on the market today that can improve senior safety and help older adults remain much more comfortable at home. At CareFor, the leaders in senior care in San Marcos and the surrounding areas, we want to provide you with some insider advice for buying and utilizing some of the most widely used types of home care equipment.

Tips for Home Safety and Enjoying Life at Home When Living with MS Symptoms

March 22, 2025March 24, 2020 by M Lawhon

As Jane Austen once said, “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” And for anyone with a chronic condition, like multiple sclerosis (MS), remaining as comfortable as possible and as safe as possible, is essential.

Have Nutrition Concerns for Aging Parents? This Simple Evaluation Is a Good Place to Start

September 21, 2022February 11, 2020 by M Lawhon

A mother’s love for her children has no limitations. And above all else, parents of all ages wish to safeguard their children from concerns, which in some cases may mean masking their own worries. In addition to that, when family members are separated by distance, it can be difficult to really know for certain how healthy older parents are.

A New Approach to Chronic Disease Management: Empower the Patient

September 21, 2022January 6, 2020 by M Lawhon

Senior female patient discusses concerns about her medication

On the subject of chronic disease management, seniors are the experts, hands down, with up to 3 out of 4 seniors affected by multiple conditions that are chronic, necessitate long-term medical treatment, and place limitations on activities. With the continuous barrage of bloodwork and other tests, physicians’ appointments and procedures and medications, controlling chronic diseases may take both a physical and emotional toll, which could quickly become overwhelming.

Diabetic Diet During the Holidays – Enjoy a Healthy Indulgence

October 6, 2022December 10, 2019 by M Lawhon

The holiday season is a perfect time to reconnect with friends and family, but let’s be realistic: it can also be a time for overindulgence in unhealthy meal choices. With a multitude of rich, fatty, and sugary delicacies to choose from at every turn, it’s difficult to adhere to a healthy diabetic diet, which can result in significant health concerns for individuals with diabetes.

Frequently Asked Questions About Aging In Place: Promoting Safe and Independent Senior Living

September 21, 2022November 21, 2019 by M Lawhon

You’re concerned that Dad may need some assistance at home, and so naturally, you know exactly where to turn for assistance, right? No? Relax – you’re not alone. Millions of Americans are faced with the same predicament, and most people don’t know much about home care services until the need for care develops.