Supple Senior Care LLC

11/02/2025

The discharge procedure at a hospital is an established process. Sometimes, however, the process is so routinized that patients and their families assume that they have been told everything they need to know. -

The discharge procedure at a hospital is an established process. Sometimes, however, the process is so routinized that patients

11/02/2025

Many families struggle to afford the care that their older loved ones need. The alternatives boil down to living at home and having the necessary help come, using the services of nursing homes or moving to an assisted living facility. -

Home care provides many benefits to the seniors involved and the families who love them. Funding this care can take many different forms.

10/31/2025

When caring for a loved one that is exhibiting “different” behavior, it may be helpful to understand the characteristics of dementia as opposed to less serious behaviors that are associated with natural aging. -

Professional agencies that have special training in handling dementia patients are a cost-effective way to allow your loved one with dementa

10/30/2025

We most often hear the acronym PTSD as it relates to those returning from the stresses of battle in a time of war. As a caregiver for an older adult, you may have recognized some similarities in your own emotional response to your situation. -

For those in charge of senior adult caregiving, forestalling PTSD by relying on professional help is often a wise course.

10/29/2025

Sadly, seniors are especially vulnerable to fraud. While fraud affects over 25 million people per year if you are older than 60, you are at an increased risk of being a target. Fraud comes in many forms. -

While fraud affects over 25 million people per year if you are older than 60, you are at an increased risk of being a target. Fraud comes in many forms.

10/28/2025

Given a choice, most elders do not want to leave their homes as they age. They understand their “space” and want to stay in it. But, aging in place requires acceptance and accommodation. Sometimes it works out, but it can be challenging. -

Some seniors are stubborn and stubbornly hang on to the idea that they are “fine” and unrealistically cling to the idea that they can

10/27/2025

While 38 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss, of those who are older than 70, only 30 percent have hearing aids. While age is the greatest predictor of hearing loss, the average senior waits seven years to address it. -

While 38 million Americans have some degree of hearing loss, of those who are older than 70, only 30 percent have hearing aids.

10/26/2025

Many seniors receive therapy at home for various physical, occupational, speech or cognitive issues. Are they ever “done”? How much is “enough”? -

Many seniors receive therapy at home for various physical, occupational, speech or cognitive issues. Are they ever “done”? How much is “enough”?

10/25/2025

The challenges of taking care of an ill or disabled loved one can place significant stress on a family caregiver. Unfortunately, dealing with daily stress makes caregivers susceptible to health issues themselves. -

The challenges of taking care of an ill or disabled loved one can place significant stress on a family caregiver. Unfortunately, dealing with daily stress

10/23/2025

Many seniors feel isolated as they get older. They may have lost close friends or family members and there are fewer opportunities to make new friends as they age. -

Many seniors feel isolated as they get older. They may have lost close friends or family members and there are fewer opportunities

10/22/2025

When you come to the realization that your aging parent needs closer supervision and, sometimes, help with things that he or she never needed before, it is time to take an inventory of some key things. -

When you come to the realization that your aging parent needs closer supervision and, sometimes, help with things that he or she never needed before

05/17/2025

The FDA cleared the first blood test on Friday to help diagnose Alzheimer's disease among older Americans already exhibiting signs and symptoms of the condition.