Posts Tagged ‘Aging in Place’
How Do Hearing and Independent Living Work Together?
Hearing is far more important to seniors than they realize. When hearing starts to decline, that significantly affects daily life, including a senior’s ability to live independently in the long run. Cognitive health and physical well-being are also impacted. Senior home care can help seniors to navigate the challenges of hearing loss and regain as…
Read MoreHow Elder Care Helps Seniors Stay Independent
Are you worried about your senior mom or dad living alone? There are millions of seniors that are choosing to stay in their homes as they get older because they have elder care. With elder care seniors can comfortably live at home with reliable and compassionate support. If you live too far away to visit…
Read MoreHow Do Home Care Plans Account for Evolving Needs?
Seniors experience a lot of changes as they age. Their health changes, their abilities may change, and they often find they need more help than they expected they would need. If they already have a home care plan, it’s easy enough to make adjustments. But starting from scratch with a new plan for home care…
Read MorePersonal Care at Home Helps Seniors Establish Better Daily Routines
Consistent daily routines do a lot to help seniors maintain well-being and quality of life, both physically and mentally. It can be tough for seniors to establish solid routines, however, especially when they have mobility trouble or other issues. Personal care at home can be extremely helpful for seniors who need and want to establish…
Read MoreSix Ways Senior Home Care Improves Independence
Seniors who are planning to age in place often worry that having help means that they won’t be independent any longer. But the reality is that everyone needs help now and again and that doesn’t mean that someone is less independent. Senior home care providers go out of their way to help aging adults maintain…
Read MoreSix Ways to Make Cooking Easier for Seniors
Eating a healthy diet is an important way for seniors to get the nutrients they need and to stay healthy. But actually cooking healthy meals is something altogether different. When seniors are facing challenges that affect mobility, cognition, and other aspects necessary for cooking, they might give up. Home care providers can take over the…
Read MoreIn-Home Care is Often the Best Option for Seniors
With many different types of elder care out there, some people may wonder if in-home care is the right one. Whether it’s about themselves, an aging parent, grandparent, spouse, sibling, another family member or close friend, the topic of in-home care may come up. There can be a wide range of media coverage regarding in-home…
Read More5 Things That Help Seniors Stay Safe While Living Independently
Data shows that overwhelmingly seniors want to live independently in their own homes as they get older. And most seniors will be able to live quite well at home. They may need elder care as they get older to help them around the house. Elder care can also help seniors with things like shopping and…
Read MoreNational Cheer Up the Lonely Day: Five Benefits of Companion Care
July 11 is National Cheer Up the Lonely Day. If your dad lives alone, there is a chance he’s lonely and may even feel isolated, especially if his family and friends are not close by and only visit a few times a year. Explore the benefits of companion care at home. It’s a great solution…
Read MoreAging at Home: What Family Caregivers Need to Consider
Your dad’s desire to age at home is possible as long as he has the support he needs. If you’re uncomfortable providing the help he needs with grooming and hygiene, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most challenging areas for family caregivers. Here’s what your family needs to consider about aging in place and…
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