Author: Donnie Shelton

Donnie graduated from Elon University in 1987 with a B.S. in Business Administration and Marketing. He has worked in a variety of medical fields including a hospital equipment company, a medical equipment company, and home care. He opened Affordable Family Care Services in 2006 and it has grown to include upwards of 125 caregivers and many award-winning programs. Donnie, his wife Lesley, and their son Spencer live in the Raleigh area.Donnie is an avid golfer and fisherman.

5 Advantages of Home Care for Seniors

Home care has many essential advantages like providing companionship and social interaction to your elderly loved ones.

Tips for Handling Incontinence When It’s Your Mom

Personal Care at Home Raleigh, NC: Handling Incontinence

Your mom’s incontinence is worsening as her dementia progresses. You realize she can’t help it, but you’re changing her sheets at least twice a night and doing laundry daily.

The Best New Year’s Resolutions For Seniors

24-Hour Home Care Morrisville, NC: New Year’s Resolutions

Making New Year’s resolutions is a great way to get goals for the year ahead and focus on living the best possible life.

What Seniors Should Know About Using Ride Sharing

One of the toughest parts of aging in place for seniors is how to get around when they can’t drive any longer.

Gift Ideas For Seniors With Alzheimer’s

When you have a parent with Alzheimer’s, giving them gifts for holidays or birthdays can be difficult.

Cold, Flu, or COVID – How Do You Help Your Dad Until He’s Well Again?

Senior Care Winston-Salem, NC: Flu Season

It’s shaping up to be an active cold and flu season. Plus, COVID is still out there and mutating. Each of them has similarities, but they also have subtle differences.