All posts tagged "senior living"

  • risks in hiring a private caregiver instead of a home care agency one two three four
    Risks In Hiring Private Pay Caregivers Instead of a Home Care Agency Caregiver

    When you hire a private pay caregiver, you become an employer, and the caregiver becomes a household employee.  Below are several responsibilities, as an employer, you need to take into consideration: Verify that your (or your loved...

    • Posted September 22, 2014
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  • how can a home care nurse or aide help an aging loved one @2x
    How Can a Home Care Nurse or Aide Help You With An Aging Loved One?

    When an individual needs extra care or assistance in their home, a home care agency may provide the support they need. Nursing home care may be delayed or avoided with the assistance the agency can provide. They...

    • Posted August 25, 2014
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  • senior safety tips for accident proofing a home two @2x
    Senior Safety Tips For Accident Proofing A Home

    As you or a loved one ages, the chance of being injured in your own home increases. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Among older adults, falls are the leading cause of both fatal...

    • Posted August 11, 2014
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  • how to know when a senior family member needs home care assistance three @2x
    Knowing When Your Senior Family Member Needs Home Care Assistance

    As your senior family member (your spouse, mom, dad, grandparents, aunts, and uncles) age, they may need home care assistance. If you are the caregiver to one or more of these individuals, it may be up to...

    • Posted August 4, 2014
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  • introduction to home care services one @2x
    A Helpful Introduction To Home Care Services

    There comes a time in many independent adults’ lives when they realize that it is becoming increasingly hard to do daily tasks without assistance.  Although this lifestyle change is one that few welcome, it’s a reality for...

    • Posted July 21, 2014
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  • home care continues to grow now
    Home Care – A Market That Will Continue To Grow

    Consider this: Within just a few decades, the population around the world is advancing as baby boomers reach the 60 year or older marker. What does this mean? At this increasing rate, it means that more baby...

    • Posted April 1, 2014
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  • seven tips to free seniors from isolation one
    7 Tips to Help Seniors Break Free Of Elderly Social Isolation

    Elderly social isolation is a significant and widespread problem.  It speeds up mental decline, and physical decline soon follows.  Remaining involved in life is the key to happiness.  It stretches the mind, helping it to stay flexible...

    • Posted March 18, 2014
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  • how to tell when your senior needs help at home seven
    How to Tell When Your Senior Needs Assistance at Home

    You may have noticed your senior family member is having more difficulty at home. They may need senior assistance.  This doesn’t necessarily mean they’re in need of a nursing home, or assisted living placement.  A better, more...

    • Posted March 4, 2014
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