If your senior has been drinking their favorite beverages like coffee or soda for years, it might be hard to ditch caffeine. Even though it’s not the easiest thing to do, reducing caffeine for seniors comes with so many worthwhile benefits! We’re running through a few of these benefits below, and we’ve outlined a couple helpful tips so you can…
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Taking care of your senior loved one and family is your primary duty as a caregiver, and can be demanding, but so rewarding! Are you also taking the time to stop every now and then and take care of yourself? One of the ways you can do that is by setting yourself up for financial success as a caregiver. Read…
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For the average adult, it’s easy to take the music we hear for granted. Probably because we have heard thousands of different songs and artists over the years! However, you may come to look at music differently after you learn it can be a medicine for the mind of seniors in home care – especially if a senior is struggling…
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For those of you who have a senior in home care struggling with hearing loss, we’re here for you. We know this can be a challenging time for both you and your senior when you’re trying to communicate. Read through our tips below to learn how you can begin talking easily with your senior and starting the conversations. Get Their…
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Are you ready to become a caregiver and start working in senior home care in 2020? Senior caregivers are people who will work directly with seniors (and their families) who need help with the daily activities of living. Some of these may include assistance with bathing, grooming, meal preparation, transportation, companionship and light housekeeping. Having said this, a career as…
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It’s the holiday season and families are feeling festive and planning their celebratory get togethers to spend quality time with each other! But what about your senior in senior care? The holidays can often cause feelings of isolation as the rest of the family is preparing for parties. Don’t worry — you can help your senior to still feel included…
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Have you heard about the keto diet? It’s the latest fad where people are cutting out carbs and sugar from their daily diet, and many have been successful in shedding unwanted poundage. So successful that you may even be considering this diet for yourself. But if you’re an older adult, you could also be wondering if it’s safe to begin…
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One of the only things more challenging than taking care of your senior parents is caring for your senior parents who live a long way away from you! This presents a whole new set of obstacles. But don’t worry. That’s why Home Care Assistance is here – to help you get the logistics of long-distance care in order. Take a…
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Keeping up with technology comes naturally to the younger generations, like iGen, Generation Z, Millennials, and Generation X. So, what about our senior citizens? They often struggle to keep up with advancements or get left behind completely. But these younger generations, especially those with parents or grandparents in senior care, can teach seniors how to stay social, too! You can…
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Have a parent in senior care? Preparing to enroll a parent into senior care services? If so, then beginning to familiarize yourself with the essential legal documents needed for a parent in senior care listed below will be to your benefit. Advanced Directive An advanced directive is crucial for a senior to have prepared, especially if, at any point in…
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