Many seniors and their family members would prefer to stay in their own home as long as they can. It gives them a sense of security, independence, and allows them to continue living comfortably in their own home. It can be hard for them to move out of the house they’ve lived in for years, […]
Read More7 Nutritious Tips For Staying Healthy As We Age
As we near the end of National Nutrition Month, we thought it was appropriate to address the topic of making smart food decisions for seniors. It’s important to make healthy food choices at any age, but especially important for the elderly as their health begins to be more fragile. Following these simple tips will help […]
Read MoreSpring Break Traveling in your Golden Years
With the upcoming Spring Break, some seniors may be nervous to embark on a new destination. However, aging doesn’t mean becoming stationary for the rest of your life. In fact, once you’ve retired, it’s your time to get out and see the world. Whether it’s a domestic trip visiting family or an adventure to check […]
Read MoreStaying Hydrated
While the summer is often filled with joyous occasions, it’s also a dangerous time, especially for seniors. Seniors especially need to be vigilant over the summer in order to remain healthy and happy. One very important piece of staying safe and healthy is avoiding dehydration. Dehydration is an excessive loss of water from the body […]
Read MoreA Little Self-Care Goes a Long Way
The heart of Home Care lies in the compassion, kindness, and care that our caregivers offer. But caregivers can’t take care of others unless they first take care of themselves. However, the stress and anxiety that often surrounds a global pandemic can make self-care difficult. Especially for caregivers that are balancing competing demands such as […]
Read MoreSelecting a Home Care Agency that’s Right for You
Life can be stressful enough when someone you love or yourself needs home care. If you do a quick “Google” search, you’ll easily become inundated with information, some helpful while others not so much. We wanted to provide some key tips when starting your search to help streamline the process. The first step with selecting […]
Read MoreFinding the Right Caregiver is Not Easy
Finding the right caregiver for an aging loved one is not an easy task, especially if you’ve never had to navigate this world before. It’s difficult enough to watch your mom, dad, grandpa, grandma, or anyone you love age. Most people would prefer to stay in their home if they are able. Daily tasks may […]
Read MoreWorld Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Sadly, elder abuse, or older adults who experience abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation, is far too common. Perpetrators of elder abuse are often those closest to the individual, as studies from Adult Protective Services report that 90 percent of perpetrators of elder abuse are family members. Individuals […]
Read MoreShingles
Shingles is something we often hear about in the home care industry as it often impacts senior adults. The truth is, shingles can creep up on you at any age. Shingles is the result of the varicella-zoster virus which stays in your system once you’ve had chickenpox. 99% of the U.S. population over the age […]
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