What type of care does my family member need?
You’ve noticed a change in your mom or dad. Perhaps after extensive research and with the help of our blog Signs it’s Time for In-Home Care, you’ve determined it’s time to call FootPrints Home Care. At FootPrints, we know no two clients’ needs are the same, that’s why...
The Importance of Staying Social for Seniors
Developing and maintaining fulfilling relationships is an important part of an individual’s overall well-being. In fact, people who have satisfying relationships often live longer, healthier lives. Unfortunately, many seniors that live alone do not get the social...
Communicating with a loved one who has trouble hearing
Nearly 33 percent of those over the age of 60 have trouble hearing. As one ages, hearing loss is often not preventable or reversible. A loved one who has trouble hearing could have a difficult time performing daily living tasks or even keeping themselves safe. Perhaps...
Modern Independence: How to keep your loved one home and safe
For many generations, staying home late in life meant having a live-in assistant. Today's technology, however, gives your loved one more options to continue living independently at home. Here's a quick look at some of the best options that, coupled with help from a...
Common Scams Targeting Seniors
At FootPrints Home Care, we take to heart that younger generations have a duty to protect the most vulnerable members of society against criminal predators. It’s an unfortunate fact that criminals sometimes view seniors as easy targets because they typically have high...
Improve Your Memory: Superfoods for the Brain
While dementia is not fully understood, researchers have found that there is a link between what you eat and your risk of developing Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. Some researchers believe that if you have an elderly loved one, you can help them prevent, or...
