12 Telltale Signs Your Aging Relative Needs Some Help

Holiday visits can demonstrate need for elder care for aging relatives.
The next few months bring quite a few opportunities to visit with relatives.  Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Father's Day, July 4th, even summer family vacations are...Read more

Tips and Technologies to Help Seniors Remain Safe and in Their Homes Longer: Part 1–the PERS

How can I make senior independent living safer for my loved ones, you ask?
I must admit, I’m a bit of a geek!  I love all things technology.  I have had some type of home automation...Read more

Thank you! Our community drive for Cradles to Crayons was successful!

Volunteering Leads to More Community Action
After volunteering at Cradles to Crayons twice with Greater Philadelphia Senior Executives Group, Dara Trout of Seniors Helping Seniors decided it was time to take even more action. ...Read more

A Little Known Source for Funding for Senior Home Care for Veterans

Is there anything out there to help pay for senior home care for veterans?
Yes!  Not many people know about this but there is a benefit out there for veterans and their surviving spouses that can...Read more

Senior Care Topics: Sleep Changes with Aging

Do you wish you could sleep better?
I get frustrated when I can’t stay awake in the evening to read or watch TV, but am  wide-awake at 4:00 AM.  ...Read more

Penn’s Cognitive Fitness Program for Early Alzheimer’s Care

A Local Gem for Alzheimer's Care

Whether you live in Montgomery or Bucks County, we are very fortunate to have easy access to the Penn Memory Center in Philadelphia.  What is the Penn Memory Center?  It’s...Read more

5 Questions Commonly Asked by Seniors About the Disease “Shingles”

What you should know about Shingles for Senior Care
Recently a friend’s 90-something mother-in-law developed shingles.  ...Read more

Arts and Crafts Aren’t Just for Kids

When you’re a kid, drawing with crayons, finger painting or creating a potholder for mom was commonplace.  As you get older, all that creativity seems to fade as family and work takes over your day...Read more

Recommended Reading: “Carved in Sand – When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife” by Cathryn Jakobson Ramin

Carved in Sand – When Attention Fails and Memory Fades in Midlife by Cathryn Jakobson Ramin
What forty- or fifty-something year old wouldn’t pick this book off the shelf when they saw it?  I’m in my...Read more

Senior Care: Keep Movin’ – It Can Help You Physically and Mentally

 
Active seniors in Montgomery County are everywhere!
No matter your age it’s always important to exercise and eat healthy especially when it comes to aging.   Individuals with varying levels of physical health can exercise to maintain or...Read more

Is It Dementia Or Just Normal Aging?

As a leading provider of Alzheimer’s care and dementia care services in Western Montgomery and Upper Bucks County PA, this is a question we hear frequently. ...Read more

Legal Considerations for Elder Care of Aging Parents

 
Have you discussed the needed paperwork with your aging parents,  grandparents, or other older relatives for whom you provide elder care?
Today Dara and I had breakfast with a friend visiting from out of town to help...Read more

Dementia Care: Can You Hear Me Now?

 
Dementia Care: Can You Hear Me Now?
As part of the complimentary assessment that Seniors Helping Seniors does for those looking for dementia care in Western Montgomery or Upper Bucks County for either themselves or a...Read more

Recommended Reading: “The Thousand Mile Stare: One Family’s Journey through the Struggle and Science of Alzheimer’s”

I finally got to one of the books on my lengthy reading list and though it dealt with early on-set Alzheimer's, I found it brought up some interesting issues.
The Thousand Mile Stare: One Family’s Journey...Read more

Exercise is very meaningful for elder care surgery recovery and beyond!

Our good friend, Joe Lipka, from Exton is an avid exerciser!  It has kept him looking as if he were not a day over 50, but he is officially quite a few years more senior.  But...Read more

Recommended Reading: “Dr. Ruth’s Guide for the Alzheimer’s Caregiver: How to Care for Your Loved One without Getting Overwhelmed”

I recently finished this book and I thought it was a great book for those providing dementia care.  Since there's separate chapters for various kinds of caregivers, you can jump around the book and read...Read more

The Upper Bucks County, PA area offers seniors many events and activities.

Do you know about all the local events and activities in the Upper Bucks county PA area?
Here are just a few:

Did you know Bucks County boasts over 13 senior centers?
Eastern Upper Bucks  Senior Center is hosting...Read more

The Pottstown, PA area offers seniors many events and activities.

Do you know about all the local events and activities sponsored by local senior centers in the Pottstown area?
Here are a few:

Pottstown Area Seniors' Center hosts on-going events and activities.  A few upcoming activities and...Read more

This is Brain Awareness Week

 
Did you know the 3rd week of March is officially Brain Awareness Week?

According to the Dana Foundation, Brain Awareness week is ...Read more

You are Not Alone If You Are Caring For Someone With Alzheimer’s

Senior home care for Alzheimer's patients can be very challenging for the family caregiver!
Providing senior home care for someone with Alzheimer’s disease can be exhausting, ...Read more

Will Regular Routines Help in Dementia Care?

Dementia is a devastating illness for both the patient and loved ones.
Watching someone slowly lose their memory and sense of self is not for the faint of heart, and unfortunately we often don’t have control...Read more

Tips for Remaining Independent in Your Home: Part 3 – Safety Away from Home

Small changes can go a long way in avoiding falls for senior citizens.
As our parents and grandparents age we all fear that most  devastating of events:  a fall which causes a broken hip, shoulder, arm, or...Read more

Tips for Remaining Independent in Your Home: Part 2 – Safety Inside Your Home

Small changes can go a long way in avoiding falls for senior citizens.
As our parents and grandparents age, we all fear that most  devastating of events:  a fall which causes a broken hip, shoulder, arm, or...Read more

Tips for Remaining Independent in Your Home: Part 1 – Fall Prevention

Small changes can go a long way in avoiding falls for senior citizens
As our parents and grandparents age, we all fear that most  devastating of events:  a fall which causes a broken hip, shoulder, arm, or...Read more

In-Home Care for Seniors: What To Look For

Do you want to stay in your home but need some occasional help?
This is a question asked by nearly every one of our customers!  ...Read more