How Does Virtual Caregiving Work?
While your mom wants to stay in her current home, you have reservations. She’s alone all day and you’re only able to stop by on a weekend. You worry about her being alone most of the week. At the same time, she’s independent and doesn’t need someone in her home to help out. She’s adamant […]
Home Care – Know the Signs of a Stroke
While many people worry about cancer and heart attacks, they don’t know that strokes are the leading cause of death in the United States. And even if your loved one survives a stroke, recovery is often long and it’s possible some functions may never come back. The key to reducing the seriousness of a stroke […]
Home Care – Celebrate National Beach Day August 30th
August 30th is National Beach Day. If you live near any beaches, or if your loved one enjoys the beach, it’s a great day to go out and celebrate the beauty and fun of your local beaches – whether they be oceanside or at a local lake. National Beach Day is not only a day […]
Post Hospital Care – Five Tips for Helping Your Loved One Recover from Back Surgery
Many back and spine surgeries can now be performed as outpatient surgery, meaning your loved one will return home to recover once the procedure is complete. It can be a bit overwhelming to think about caring for your loved one after something that seems so invasive as spinal surgery, but with guidance from your loved […]
Home Care Helps To Keep Your Seniors Heart Healthy
Finding ways to keep your heart healthy is important no matter what age but for seniors, health can be put on the back burner, especially if it involves something they cannot see. A doctor may have to tell a senior to focus on heart health before they start on their own, or home care may […]
Benefits of Swimming With 24-Hour Home Care
To keep seniors’ bodies and minds in excellent shape as they age, they must keep moving with a regular exercise routine. Swimming and water aerobics are two effective low-impact exercise forms that can benefit seniors. Loved ones and 24-hour home care can encourage a consistent exercise routine by ensuring seniors have transportation to group classes, […]
In-Home Care – How Can Family Caregivers Prevent Boredom for Seniors?
Managing boredom is really important for senior health and happiness. Here’s more about why that’s true and what family caregivers can do.
International Self-Care Day: Six Things Family Caregivers Forget to Do
International Self-Care Day is a day established by the International Self-Care Foundation to raise awareness of the importance of self-care. ISF uses the “Seven Pillars of Self-Care” to get family caregivers to take care of themselves. Here are what the seven pillars are. #1 – Knowledge & Health Literacy Are you taking care of your […]
Personal Care At Home – 4 Things Seniors Should Know About Sarcoma
July is Sarcoma Awareness Month so it’s a great time for seniors and their families to learn more about sarcoma. Sarcomas are soft tumors of the bones, connective tissue, tendons, joints, and other places in the body. Often sarcomas first appear in the bones. They can cause a lot of problems for seniors, but if […]
Bathtub Safety For Seniors: Reducing the Risk of Falls With Home Care
Bathing is an important part of general cleanliness. With the aging process, the body might change in ways that require more attention to the bathing routine. For instance, seniors’ skin is drier, thinner, and more fragile. Also, seniors who have trouble moving around or keeping their balance may be less safe in the bathtub or […]
