Aging

How to Start a Conversation about Home Care with your Aging Loved One

How to Start a Conversation about Home Care with your Aging Loved One

Starting a conversation about home care with an aging loved one can be challenging, but approaching it early and with compassion can ease concerns and highlight the benefits. IOA’s Corio Home Care program offers personalized support to help older adults maintain independence and enhance their quality of life at home, providing families with peace of mind and a proactive approach to care.

Navigate the Dementia Journey of Aging Parents

Caregiver Coaching — Help Navigate the Dementia Journey of Aging Parents

When Pattie Wallner and her brothers struggled to coordinate care for their parents with dementia across three states, IOA’s Caregiver Coaching brought structure, resources, and emotional support. Through the Companioa program, they became a unified team, empowered to navigate challenges with confidence and compassion.

How to Spot the Early Signs of Dementia

How to Spot the Early Signs of Dementia

Recognizing the early signs of dementia is crucial for timely intervention and improved quality of life. Institute on Aging’s Companioa program offers families expert support, resources, and tools to navigate a diagnosis and help aging adults remain independent and engaged.

Fall risk is higher for those with cognitive impairment

It’s no secret that as we age, we become increasingly at risk of falling, and fall-related injuries are more dangerousfor older adults. What researchers recently learned, however, is potentially significant: a definitive link between cognitive slowing and fall risk, and an opportunity to provide better care for those living with dementia.