One area of senior home care that’s especially helpful to older adults is light housekeeping. But, what exactly does light housekeeping cover? Changing Sheets and Making Beds A caregiver can make your mom’s bed and change the sheets every week or two, depending on her preference. The dirty sheets are gathered and placed in the…
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READ MORESeven Things You Should Know About Home Care
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services estimates that 65% of adults aged 65 or older need some kind of help at home. One out of five of these adults will need care for five or more years. When so many of these people have a small number of family members to rely on,…
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READ MOREExplore the Different Types of Care and Services for Your Aging Dad
Your dad’s getting older and some of the instrumental activities of daily living trouble him. He wants to age in place, but some of his daily routines are too hard for him to tackle on his own. Check out the different types of elder care services that help your dad stay independent. Companionship and Encouragement…
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While the winter may not be officially over, Daylight Savings Time is here. And when it’s time to “spring forward” the time change can be very difficult for seniors to deal with. Seniors rely on routine to stay healthy, especially when it comes to sleep. Millions of seniors struggle with insomnia and sleep disorders and…
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One of the areas that seniors struggle with the most as they get older is personal care. Personal care and the activities of daily living like showering, brushing their teeth, and getting dressed get more difficult for seniors as they get older, especially for seniors that have medical conditions that impact their mobility or grip…
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READ MORE8 Ways a Personalized Home Care Plan Helps Your Senior
Caring for a senior family member is a special responsibility that requires a lot of dedication and attention. Knowing how to create the best care plan for your aging adult can be difficult. All of this is a lot easier with the right help in place, and home care assistance can make all of this…
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READ MORE5 Reasons to Consider Home Care Assistance for Your Senior
Have you been avoiding thinking about home care assistance? Lots of family caregivers make that mistake, but there are some really valid reasons for you to consider getting some extra help for yourself and your elderly family member. Exploring the different ways that this type of help makes your life easier can open your eyes…
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READ MORESix Ways In-home Care Truly Helps Your Senior
Aging adults may suddenly find themselves in a situation they didn’t expect, namely one in which they need help from other people with tasks they’ve always handled themselves. Having help from in-home care professionals is a wonderful thing, but it can take some getting used to for your senior. Your senior may also not realize…
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READ MOREWho Is Personal Care at Home For?
Understanding the different types of care that your senior may need or want can feel overwhelming at first. Personal care at home, for instance, is a specific type of care. It’s about ensuring that your elderly family member’s personal care tasks are handled the right way and when she needs them to be handled. Here’s…
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