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How Do I Know If My Parent Needs Help at Home?
Let’s walk through the most common (and often missed) signs that your aging parent might need help at home

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Jun 203 min read


What Are Signs My Parent May Need More Than a Caregiver?
How to Know When It’s Time for a Bigger Plan, Not Just More Caregiver Hours In this blog we discuss: what to do when a caregiver isn’t...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Jun 193 min read


Is Home Care Better Than Assisted Living?
Learn why home care may be better than assisted living, or why you may need to transition to assisted living earlier than you expected.

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Jun 184 min read


What Household Items Can I Use for Dementia Activities?
What are some great dementia activities you can do using household items.

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Jun 173 min read


How the NEST Carelink™ Program Works for Aging Parents Who "Aren’t Ready" for Care
The Gentle, Nurse Led Solution for Families Who Need Support, Without a Fight In this blog post we discuss: your senior loved one who is...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Jun 163 min read


What Can I Do If My Parent Is Refusing Help at Home?
How to Stay Supportive, Avoid Power Struggles, and Still Get the Right Care in Place if They Are Refusing Help At Home In this blog we...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
Jun 14 min read


Why Familiar Activities Help With Dementia, And How to Use Them Daily
Reduce Anxiety, Spark Joy, and Create Calm With Simple Routines in this blog we will discuss: familiar activities dementia, dementia...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 113 min read


Natural Ways to Slow Down Dementia Progression
How Diet, Movement, and Daily Engagement Protect the Brain—Starting Today “Is there anything I can actually do to slow dementia down?”...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 113 min read


How to Calm a Loved One With Dementia
Tools, Phrases, and Soothing Strategies That Actually Work to Calm Dementia “One minute she’s okay… the next, she’s yelling at me and...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 113 min read


12 Warning Signs That Dementia Is Progressing, and What to Do Next
Recognizing the Shift and Responding With Confidence and Compassion In this blog we will discuss, dementia getting worse, dementia...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 114 min read


The #1 Trigger for Dementia Behaviors and How to Avoid It in Daily Care
Understanding the Real Cause Behind Outbursts, Resistance, and Agitation In this blog we will discuss, dementia behavior triggers,...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 113 min read


Why Dementia Patients Don’t Want to Leave the House, and How to Support Them Safely
Understanding the Fear Behind the Refusal, and What You Can Do About It “She used to love going to the farmer’s market. Now she won’t...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 114 min read


9 Common Mistakes to Avoid When Caring for Someone With Dementia
Small Shifts That Prevent Big Stress for You and Your Loved One In this blog we will discuss dementia caregiving tips, what not to do...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 113 min read


When Is It Time to Consider a Dementia Memory Care Home?
7 Signs It May Be Time to Make the Transition to a Memory Care Home In this blog we will discuss, when to move dementia patient, care...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 113 min read


What’s the Difference Between In-Home Dementia Care and 24/7 Facility Care?
Why “Round-the-Clock” Support Isn’t Always What You Think It Is In this post we will discuss, in-home dementia care vs facility, 24/7...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 114 min read


How Much Does Dementia Care Cost in 2025?
What Families Need to Know About Home vs. Facility Expenses In this blog we discuss: dementia care cost, in-home dementia care price,...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 113 min read


Dementia and Anxiety: What Helps Calm the Brain and Body at Home
Simple, Research-Backed Ways to Reduce Restlessness, Fear, and Emotional Distress In this blog we will discuss: dementia and anxiety, how...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 114 min read


Why Your Loved One With Dementia Sleeps All Day (and What You Can Do)
Understanding the Causes—and How to Bring Gentle Structure Back to Their Day In this blog we discuss, dementia sleeping all day, why...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 114 min read


Medication Management in Dementia Care
Simple Systems to Stay Safe, Stay Consistent, and Stay in Control—Even When Memory Fades In this blog we discuss, dementia medication...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 114 min read


How to Handle Incontinence and Personal Hygiene in Dementia Care
Real-Life Tips to Protect Dignity, Reduce Stress, and Keep Everyone Clean and Calm In this blog we will discuss, dementia incontinence...

Nestcare Home Care and Private Duty Nursing
May 114 min read
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