Category: Seek On Blog (Consumer)

There are so many emotions experienced with COVID-19 as we continue to navigate life in a pandemic and as we start to ease back into ‘normalcy.’ Guilt, anger, fear, sadness—all of these emotions are normal during times of uncertainty. Acknowledging and accepting those reactions is an important first step in taking care of ourselves. We’ve […]

Being a family caregiver for a senior loved one is one of the most challenging and rewarding things you can do. However, being an effective caregiver draws on many different skills, some of which might come naturally to you like putting peoples’ needs before your own. Others may require some developments that will help you […]

COVID-19 has changed life as we know. We now know that our senior loved ones with long- term health conditions are more vulnerable to complications related to the virus, so their daily care is especially important. We also know, despite there being a pandemic, aging magnificently is possible and we want to help you live […]

Social distancing is important to keep older loved ones safe and healthy during COVID-19 but practicing physical distancing does not mean they should be socially isolated. It’s possible that due to current ‘stay home’ orders, your loved one’s daily routine will look very different from what it was before COVID-19. What’s important to relay to […]

Did you know that many seniors are actually relieved to start talking about later stages of life and what kind of care they prefer? While it may feel there’s no right time to talk about these concerns, they are important conversations to have.  “People don’t want to talk about ‘care,’ they want to focus on […]

Heart attacks don’t just impact the day-to-day life of the individual who has one; the traumatic event also impacts the lives of their relatives and caregivers. If you are the one taking care of someone who has recently suffered from a heart attack, it’s important to understand what changes you should be making in their […]

One thing is certain – you can still age magnificently. You can still live a sparked life, even in isolation or quarantine. Right now, holding onto what sparks you may just be the motivation we all need for a fresh perspective in a very dark time. We know the elderly population is the most at […]

Many people live with their aging loved one as a way of providing additional assistance and support. Living with older relatives can be a tremendous gift and an opportunity for some meaningful and memorable connections. While there are many advantages to having your loved one move into your home, being a live-in caregiver may cause […]

As we increasingly depend on the Internet to store documents and account information, it’s important to centralize things like your loved one’s passwords so you can access their personal information in the event that they are not able to. Unfortunately, if your loved one has an emergency or becomes very sick suddenly, with no protocol […]

It can be difficult to determine the exact level of care that your loved one may need. While there are plenty of options to choose from, it may seem confusing and overwhelming to find the right care for your loved one. People can be hesitant to give up their independence, which can make it easy […]