Companion Care at Home is a Key Component of Aging in Place
It’s normal for seniors to want to age in place as gracefully and independently as they possibly can. The reality is, though, that they are going to need some type of support to do that well. As they start to need even more help, seniors need a plan for aging in place well. Eventually they […]
What Post-Hospital Care Do Seniors Need to Recover at Home?
Seniors’ healthcare demands grow more complicated as they get older and frequently necessitate hospitalization. Hospitals offer vital medical care, but when seniors leave the hospital and transition back home, they need a well-thought-out post-hospital care plan. Additionally, they will need support from loved ones and, often, home care to ensure they’re getting everything they need. […]
Routines and Rituals with Alzheimer’s Care
Alzheimer’s disease affects seniors in some predictable ways, like affecting cognition, but it also can make them feel uncomfortable and uncertain about the world around them. Alzheimer’s care services can help seniors and family caregivers to cope by helping establish rituals and routines that foster a sense of well-being and stability. Here’s how that can […]
Recognizing Heatstroke in Seniors
When the body temperature reaches dangerous heights, as frequently happens after extended exposure to high temperatures, heatstroke occurs. Due to age-related changes in the body’s ability to regulate temperature, seniors are especially susceptible to heatstroke. For seniors to remain healthy during the warmer months, it is imperative that they understand the warning signs of heatstroke […]
What Services Does Personal Care at Home Offer to Seniors?
For seniors who want to age in place, it’s helpful to have access to services that make a difference for them. Personal care at home can offer assistance with a variety of tasks that seniors might find embarrassing to need more help managing. These caregivers offer help while ensuring that seniors feel safe and respected, […]
Having Compassionate Conversations about Home Care
Bringing up the idea of home care services to an aging family member can sometimes be difficult. Some seniors want to remain independent and live at home for as long as they can, and they may not understand how home care services can help make those goals possible. Having open and compassionate conversations about this […]
What Simple Home Modifications Help Seniors to Be Safer?
When family caregivers think about home modifications to keep their aging adults safer, they often worry that the solutions are going to be complicated and expensive. Sometimes the simple solutions and modifications are the best options, however. For instance, bringing senior home care services in does a lot of heavy lifting when it comes to […]
Darcie, the Hero!
Not only are our Transportation Drivers great at their jobs, but they sometimes double as firefighters! Darcie, one of our wonderful wheelchair transport drivers, was headed home on a busy country road when she came across a car alongside the road on fire. The occupants were out of the car trying to douse the engine […]
Companion Care at Home Provides Respite for Family Caregivers
Taking even a little bit of time away from caregiving can be frightening for so many family caregivers. Caregiving itself is demanding and requires so much from family caregivers. But achieving a balance between caregiving and other responsibilities as well as rest is essential for overall well-being. Companion care at home can be the answer […]
Alzheimer’s Care and Aging in Place
Facing the complications of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease is often a difficult adjustment for families. As the condition worsens, seniors may want to remain in their homes for as long as they can rather than move to any type of assisted living or nursing home facility. Alzheimer’s care services can offer the help that families […]
