Healthy communication with elderly loved ones must evolve to accommodate age-related changes that pose challenges to hearing, seeing, and remembering. Patient, connected, and compassionate communication is a cornerstone of building a trusting, loyal, and satisfying relationship between caregivers and clients. Tips for Improving Communication With Aging Loved Ones Understanding some…
All humans benefit from daily routines. According to the experts at clockwise.com, a daily routine has multiple research-backed benefits. These include improved mental health and stress reduction to more meaningful productivity and greater life satisfaction. But what’s the best way to create this structure for an elderly person? Keep reading…
One of the most important first steps in a long-term care plan is establishing how to pay for in-home care. Fortunately, there are various ways to pay for in-home care, including some insurance policies. Knowing what insurance covers in-home care, what services are covered, and what’s required to access insurance…
Enlisting the support of in-home after-surgery care is the best way to protect the health and safety of an aging loved one. In addition to being weaker and less able to handle daily tasks, seniors who live alone—or with another compromised senior—have increased risks of postoperative infections, hospital readmission, and…
There was a time when nursing homes were the only alternative when aging loved ones required more care than a spouse or family caregivers could provide at home. Thankfully, those days are over. Today, the combination of assisted adult day care options, assisted living communities, and in-home care makes it…
There are approximately 15,000 nursing homes in the United States, but not every senior is comfortable living in a home. Many older people want to remain living at home for as long as possible, though they may need additional support and services as they age. If you’re not sure which…
Once you notice signs a parent or aging loved one needs support, you may consider in-home care vs. assisted living as part of your solution. It’s important to note there are pros and cons to each option. First and foremost, we believe the client’s wishes and desires should be at…
When seniors and/or their families begin the process of looking for in home care, it can be a daunting task. You can call half a dozen different agencies but your average person may not be able to tell much of a difference between them. A common practice of families looking…
In-home care for loved ones with dementia is one of the most heart-centered, seamless, and holistic ways to keep individuals in the comfort and familiarity of their homes and communities while providing quality memory care 24 hours a day. The key to high-quality support is working with a licensed homecare…
It can be a daunting task trying to find in-home care for you or your senior loved one. When you begin the process, you may call many different agencies and ask about the rates and services on offer. But you might still feel unsure about which agency to choose. On…
