Family Friendly Thanksgiving Recipes
Let's talk about some easy, family friendly recipes for Thanksgiving. I like to bring these up because I have fond memories of making food with my parents and grandparents. I think it can be a[...]
Supporting a Loved One Through Palliative Care in Louisville
November is National Hospice and Palliative Care Month — a fitting time to talk about something many Louisville families face but few feel ready for: caring for a loved one with a serious illness. If[...]
How to Talk to Little Ones About Changing Health
As we near the holidays, kids might be seeing more of their older relatives who may have changing health conditions. You don't want to surprose them with these changes, especially if they haven't seen them[...]
Stretching Your Budget for the Holidays
A little bit ago, I did a mini-series about financially preparing for holiday gift giving. Today, we're going to talk about financially planning for the holiday season events, separate from the gifts. Here are some[...]
Happy Halloween
It is the spookiest time of the year! Happy Halloween! Here's some tips to enjoy it safely. Bring a Flashlight When Walking in the Dark If you're walking in the dark, please carry a flashlight[...]
Easy Halloween Recipes
We're getting into the Halloween spirit here at CareBuilders! I love talking about easy recipes for different holidays because they can be a bonding activity for the whole family. Mummies You've heard about pigs in[...]
Ways to Stay Mobile in Your Home
I've been thinking about some ways that older adults can remain mobile in their homes. I'm of course not talking about people who already have significant mobility challenges. Some of this advice will apply to[...]
Last-Minute Halloween Preparation
Are you ready for Halloween next week? Let's check with this really fun checklist. This is a departure from our usual posts but I believe very firmly in celebrating Halloween at all stages of life.[...]
Helping Older People Pt. 2
Earlier this week, I talked about ways that you could help older adults in your life. Let's talk about some other ways that you can help the older adults in your life with some tasks[...]
Ways to Help Older Adults in Your Life
I've talked quite a lot about ways that older adults can volunteer in their communities, but today I wanted to do something a little different. Let's talk about ways that we can help seniors in[...]
Fall Essentials Pt. 2
Yesterday, I posted about items that I try to always keep on me for my comfort in the fall. I will try not to recommend specific brands or items that you're not likely to already[...]
Family Friendly Halloween Movies
Halloween is my favorite holiday. Not everyone can handle horror movies, so here is a list of really good Halloween movies for the whole family. Feel free to add these to your watchlist, and let[...]
Personal Hygiene Rituals Pt. 2
A little bit ago I wrote a post about how hygiene rituals that people do their entire lives can be very important to them as they age. I thought we could go over a few[...]
CareBuilders at Home Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing
CareBuilders at Home Named to Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Companies — Two Years Running When a company makes the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies once, it's a milestone worth celebrating. Making[...]
Fall Essentials
As fall commences in Kentucky, here are some items that I keep on me. This is not designed to sell you anything, and I'm trying to keep the recommendations general enough that it is not[...]
Caregivers Wanted
Like always, we are hiring caregivers! This is going to be a shorter post for housekeeping purposes. We are always hiring, and I thought I'd go over what we are usually looking for in a[...]
Medical Misinformation Pt. 2
My last post was about medical misinformation, and I had a lot to say. I decided to make a second part and there's some other directions that I'd want to go in for medical misinformation.[...]
Spotting Medical Misinformation
Health literacy is important, but so is avoiding medical misinformation. Health misinformation is rampant, and people engage in it often to sell you something and prey on your desperation to stay healthy. Here's how to[...]
Health Literacy Month
October is Health Literacy Month, and so I thought we'd talk a little bit about what that is and what it means. There are two types of health literacy: personal literacy and organizational literacy. We're[...]
Personal Care Rituals
Some people have personal care rituals that they engage in throughout their lives, beyond the fundamentals like brushing your teeth and using soap. Older adults are no different. Continuing them is important to them. Let's[...]
When to Hire a Caregiver for the Holidays
As a follow-up to our post on why many families hire a caregiver for the holidays, let's look at the other side of the question: when is the right time to actually make that call?[...]
Holiday Help
One of the things we often recommend to families around this time of year is bringing in a caregiver — either adding extra hours of care to an existing arrangement, or hiring an in-home caregiver[...]
Preparing for Cold Weather
Last week we shared some cold weather preparation tips for older adults, focused on layering, keeping extremities warm, and protecting your skin from dry air. There's more to cover, so this is a continuation. The[...]
Easy Fall Meal Prep Pt. 2
Bulk meal preparation is a great way for older adults to get meals for less effort. I posted about it last week, and I thought I'd do a second part today. Here are some easy[...]
Mental Health for Older Adults
Mental health can become more complicated with age. Many older adults face a combination of loss, grief, retirement transitions, and physical or cognitive changes, any of which can take a real toll on emotional wellbeing.[...]
