As with most of our beloved clients, our desire is to keep our aging parents and grandparents at home as long as possible. That's often why our Kind Companions will step in to provide some gap coverage for family caregivers who cannot commit to 24 hour care consistently. But having our loved ones at home can often result in unexpected slips or falls, if we don't take the proper precautions. Here are 4 ways you can help prevent a fall for your loved one: 1. Add Additional Ligh

As our bodies age, our brains will also begin to age. Although life experiences and knowledge increases, studies have shown our day-to-day memory and cognitive functions start to decline once we hit our late thirties! But don't give up hope just yet! There are plenty of things seniors (as well as all of us) can engage in to improve their mental health, functionality and simply fight back against the power of aging. Here are some activities for seniors to improve overall brain

Whether your loved one has Alzheimers disease, a heart condition, Parkinson's Disease or another condition, there may come a time when your family has the conversation about placing them into a care facility instead of continuing care at home. Although we encourage keeping your loved one at home as long as possible, and therefore provide extensive services to help make that possible, we know what a tough decision this can be for all families. Here are a few points to consider

Valentine's Day is coming up this week, which is why we are talking all things LOVE! It doesn't matter if you're married, single, widowed or whatever, the opportunity to show love is always important. Love isn't always the romantic kind, either. In fact, there are many ways we can spread the love in our world. We want to challenge you to do ta few of these intentional acts of love this month and watch what happens in your life! You just might be surprised how amazing it truly

It's a new year, and that means many are posting their larger-than-life dreams and goals and lofty lists of resolutions. From desires to lose weight and get in shape, to becoming financially independent and free of debt, we see it all in our news feeds daily. But what if there was a better way to approach this new year idea? Many of our treasured clients admit to having regrets as they have gotten older, and they open up and share with our trusted Kind Companions. What we hea

The holiday music is blaring throughout the grocery stores and echoes throughout malls across the country. Everywhere we look we are bombarded with reminders of the number of "shopping days" left until the big holiday. Another invite to a holiday gathering, another gift to buy, another event we need to attend, and the list of things to do just keeps getting longer and longer. With the busiest weeks of the year approaching, here a few reminders to help you control that chaos b

Many of us are preparing for Thanksgiving and the upcoming whirlwind of holidays with family and friends. But for many, this time of year can be overwhelming and challenging. Some of us have lost someone we loved dearly, and are coping daily with waves of grief and sadness. For some, our loved ones are still with us, but struggling with terminal illnesses or those that take away their cognitive functions, ability to communicate freely and effortlessly and more. If you find yo

Technically, fall is supposed to take place next week. If you live in Texas, like we do, the temperatures are still pretty unbearable, so the word 'fall' feels a bit mismatched. Even so, we wanted to share a few lessons that the fall trees can teach us about life: 1. Even Great Things Change Every year we watch the trees outside the windows of the Kind Companions office turn different colors and eventually the leaves fall and the trees become bare. It takes just a few months

Managing conflict in families is probably one of the most common challenges we all face. From sibling rivalry to money disputes and more, our families are often caught in the crossfire when two relatives have a disagreement. Although it's probably more often viewed as a normal way of life for many, it certainly doesn't have to be. Here are a few ideas of how to manage and prevent family conflict from getting out of control. 1. Have Family Meetings Often A great way to prevent

With hotter and hotter temperatures, summer can be dangerous for many, especially those with compromised immune systems or chronic illness. Although there are lots of fun activities outdoors to enjoy, be sure to take precautions when taking the elderly or chronically ill outside. We've put together a few helpful tips for keeping your loved ones safe in the hot, summer temperatures, both at home and outside and prevent heat exhaustion. 1. Wear Sunscreen We highly recommend all

Summer is in full swing all around us. The temperatures are heating up, the kids are all out of school, and travel agents are busy planning getaways and family vacations. But if you're a family caregiver or someone with a loved one suffering from a chronic illness or other health challenges, planning a week-long trip across the country or overseas may not be possible at this time. Although it can feel like you're the only one unable to travel, studies show you certainly aren'

Caring for loved ones dealing with Alzheimer's or Dementia can be challenging if your home is not appropriately protected. A safe home can be a safe haven for those battling memory loss or issues getting around on their own. Here are a few tips on how to protect your home and your loved ones: 1. Install or plug-in night lights. 2. Use a monitoring device to alert you for falls or emergencies. 3. Pick up lightweight rugs, and make sure to secure any rugs. 4. If there are porta

Talking to your loved one about death can feel incredibly overwhelming, and even morbid for some. Although we all know that death is a natural part of the life cycle, it certainly doesn’t make the transitions easier to handle. Many of our clients feel it will seem as though they are giving up on their loved one if they start to ask questions or start a dialogue regarding their end of life plans. In fact, the exact opposite is often true. Studies show the earlier and more ofte