Posts by James Ozsvath
Enhancing Safety for Seniors with Hearing Challenges
There are several strategies that family members can put in place with home care assistance by their side, offering recommendations that put seniors’ needs first.
Read More5 Reasons Why Seniors Shouldn’t Neglect Their Skin
A personal care at home provider is trained in safety for seniors and will help your mom or dad shower or clean up and take care of their hygiene.
Read MorePlan on Making a Difference in your Community for your New Year’s Resolution
Donate to charities you believe in A little money could end up doing a lot of good for a lot of people. Donating to reputable charities is a great way to change the world—even if it’s just a few dollars at a time. Identify causes that are meaningful to you (the environment? education? ending hunger?…
Read More8 Ways Older Adults Can Combat Loneliness and Social Isolation
1. Maintain current connections Take the energy to stay connected to those already in your life. Whether it’s a phone call, writing a letter or a meet up, try to schedule a time each day to get in touch with friends, family or neighbors. 2. Engage in online social activities The past pandemic increased access…
Read MoreHow to Include an Aging Family Member in Holiday Celebrations
by Renata Gelman, Partners in Care The holidays are meant to be a joyous time for families to gather and celebrate. However, these usually happy occasions can pose challenges for seniors and their family members. Older adults with mobility issues or conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia can feel isolated when everyone is…
Read MoreCaregiver of the Month for December 2024 – Ulric Protacio
It is with great pleasure that we announce the selection of Ulric Protacio as Caregiver of the Month for December 2024! Ulric embodies the core values of compassion, integrity, and excellence in all aspects of his work, consistently exceeding expectations and making a positive impact on the lives of those he served. His dedication to…
Read MoreWhat Types of Challenges Do Seniors Encounter With Nutrition?
Eating the right combination of foods is not always as easy as seniors need for it to be. Home care providers can help them to work around some of the challenges they encounter with nutrition.
Read MoreDifferent Types Of Elder Care That Are Available For Seniors Living Alone
There are different types of care available for seniors, so if your mom or dad has a chronic medical condition or needs some company there is a type of elder care for whatever they need.
Read MoreHow to Hire a Caregiver
Family caregivers cannot do all things all the time. Recognizing when you need outside help is good for you, and for your loved one, too. More than 2.4 million U.S. workers provide in-home personal and health care for older adults and people with disabilities, a labor force that has more than doubled since 2010, according…
Read MoreRespite Care: How to Give Yourself the Caregiving Break You Need
Respite services come to your home to provide you with a few hours of respite, while others can take your loved one for a few hours a day, an occasional overnight, or longer.
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