Tips and Advice for Seniors and Their Families

Arthritis Symptoms & Care

Arthritis is one of the most common diseases in the US. Millions of adults and half of all people age 65 and older are troubled by this disease. Arthritis is best known as a condition of painful, stiff joints. In fact, there are a variety...

The Benefits of a Therapy Pet for Seniors

For many older adults, mobility limitations, health issues and low energy can keep them from the social engagement they once enjoyed. Especially in seniors who live alone, social isolation can lead to loneliness, depression and poor...

New Franchisee in Fort Bend County, TX

Hallmark Homecare, a Direct Referral Agency offering care coordination and caregiver recruiting, vetting and placement services to the elderly, recently awarded a franchise to Michelle Recinos, a Texas-based entrepreneur. Recinos will...

June is Men’s Health Month!

If you are feeling worn down as a caregiver for an aging loved one, you are not alone. You may feel isolated, at times, desperately needing the support of others and seeking guidance as to how to make your life a little easier.  One thing...

101 Things To Do With Someone with Dementia

Activities help to give purpose and meaning. Make each activity success-oriented, failure-free. Here are 101 ideas: Make collage from magazine Put together nuts and bolts Bake cookies Read paper Invite children to visit Read a letter out...

Preventing Caregiver Burnout

If you are feeling worn down as a caregiver for an aging loved one, you are not alone. You may feel isolated, at times, desperately needing the support of others and seeking guidance as to how to make your life a little easier.  One thing...

Hallmark Homecare Featured in the “Wolf Report”

Hallmark Homecare was featured in the Wolf of Franchises' "Wolf Report" which is a weekly analysis of franchise brands and the entrepreneurs behind them. The Wolf Report is written for current and aspiring franchise owners who want to...

Getting Educated About Alzheimer’s Disease

Alzheimer's disease is a progressive, irreversible disorder of the brain and the most common form of dementia. The disease affects the cognitive parts of the brain that are involved in thinking, remembering, and using language. It can...

Advice from a Caregiver on Stress Reduction

Lisa Bailey is a kindergarten teacher and caregiver to children and her husband who is undergoing cancer treatment. She shares her top coping strategies in this article for living a balanced life as a caregiver. You may find some of these...

How to Create Fun for Frail Seniors

As a caregiver, you are focused on your loved one’s safety, finances, medical treatment, nutrition and therapy. You busy yourself with doing everything in your power to keep them comfortable. You worry about their reduced energy level,...
6 Tips to Prevent Senior Falls

6 Tips to Prevent Senior Falls

Falls are a leading cause of injury among older adults. As you get older, physical changes and health conditions—and medications used to treat those conditions—may make falls more likely. Consider six simple fall-prevention strategies. 1....

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Improving Senior Financial Literacy

Improving Senior Financial Literacy

The American Society on Aging sponsored a study to evaluate the financial knowledge of Americans age 50+ which included a survey of three simple questions that assessed the knowledge on concepts such as inflation, risk diversification and...

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Keeping Seniors Healthy this Holiday Season

Keeping Seniors Healthy this Holiday Season

While the holidays are a time of gatherings with family and friends, they can also be hard on the senior’s health, as exercise schedules might be disrupted for shopping excursions and rich holiday meals can make it difficult to adhere to...

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Care Plans: The Secret to Confident Caregiving

Care Plans: The Secret to Confident Caregiving

From the Editors: We found this a helpful primer about the importance of having a Care Plan in place for your loved one. This process can be facilitated by a reputable care service, who will typically perform a thorough assessment, help...

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Personal Care Agreements

Personal Care Agreements

Many families reach a point when they see that an ill or older relative needs more than occasional help. But who’ll provide that care? The answer is usually close to home: an adult child. A child might be the default choice, or is...

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