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.

Why Personal Grooming Matters for Senior Confidence, Health, and Well-Being

Discover why personal care at home includes grooming support and how daily grooming routines promote senior health, confidence, dignity, and well-being.

Supporting Senior Nutrition and Well-Being

Home care supports senior nutrition with meal planning, healthy food choices, and dietary guidance that promotes energy, wellness, and independence at home.

Helping Seniors Get the Rest They Need

In-home care helps seniors improve sleep through daily routines, companionship, and support for conditions that disrupt restful nights.

Five Garden Ideas for Seniors with Limited Space

Companion care at home helps seniors enjoy gardening in small spaces while staying active, engaged, and connected to nature.

Nurturing Emotional Health at Home: The Impact of Around-the-Clock Support for Seniors

How 24-hour home care supports emotional well-being through companionship, routine, and continuous reassurance for seniors at home.

Helping Seniors Understand Their Vision Health

Senior home care helps older adults protect vision health through early detection, education, and support with eye exams and daily care routines.

Helping Seniors Understand High Blood Pressure

Home care helps seniors manage high blood pressure through monitoring, medication reminders, healthy meals, exercise support, and companionship.

Understanding Dementia and Its Impact on Families

Dementia has a big impact on families. Learning more about the disease and how it changes seniors’ lives can help families learn to cope.

Fun Activities For Seniors With Mobility Challenges

Companion care at home keeps seniors with mobility challenges engaged through activities, routines, and connection that reduce loneliness and support well-being.