Questions To Ask Home Care Agencies
Choosing the right home care agency for your aging loved one is an incredibly important decision. Making sure that their needs are met and cared for by an agency that is capable and competent is something that clients’ families prioritize. There are many questions that should be top of mind when it comes to weighing […]
When to Consider In-Home Care and What Type is Best for Your Loved One
Deciding to look into in-home care for your aging loved one is a big step and approaching the situation the proper way is critical since it is such a sensitive topic. Having proper discussion both with your senior loved one and with other family members is important as well. Oftentimes, families prefer to coordinate times […]
5 Festive Fall Activities To Do with Seniors
As the Fall season approaches, there are a plethora of activities to enjoy with your senior loved one. It is important to keep them engaged so they can avoid feeling isolated during this time. These activities are simple and enjoyable to our senior family members, while still being fun and festive. Festive Fall Activities: Baking […]
How to Help Loved Ones with Dementia Cope with the Loss of a Spouse
Coping with the loss of a spouse is incredibly difficult on its own. Adding Dementia or Alzheimer’s into the mix makes this grieving process even more delicate. There are creative and effective ways to help family members who suffer from Alzheimer’s disease or Dementia cope with the loss of their spouse. Remembering that there are […]
Caregiver Spotlight: Pamela Wood
We like to highlight our caregivers and show our appreciation for the work that they do. Pamela Wood is a caregiver at our Rochester Happier at Home. Below she shares her experience working with Happier at Home as a caregiver and how her experience has been thus far: “I have so enjoyed working for Happier […]
Gentle Yoga for Seniors
The beauty of yoga is that it can be adapted to an individual’s needs. Practices can range from physically demanding Power yoga to gentle chair yoga. As mobility issues and chronic conditions can impact different forms of fitness, low-impact, gentle yoga is a great option for older adults. Benefits of Yoga for Seniors: 1. Helps […]
Sunscreen Tips for Seniors
Summer is a time where families and friends spend much of their time outdoors. While enjoying the warm summer months, it’s also important to be diligent about protecting your skin. For seniors, it’s especially important to protect their skin from the sun’s harmful rays, as most cases of skin cancer can be found in adults […]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
June 15th is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. With a growing population of older adults, and as longevity increases, abuse of the elderly is an increasing problem that affects health and human rights. While it’s difficult to imagine that anyone would put your loved one in harm’s way, elder abuse is a widespread problem. World […]
Hurricane Preparedness for Seniors
Hurricane season in Florida runs from June 1st to November 30th, and while it’s easy to assume that this will not affect you or your loved one, natural disasters often hit with little warning. This is why it’s important to be prepared ahead of time. The senior population is most vulnerable to the effects caused […]
6 Outdoor Activities for Seniors & Their Caregivers
As the warm winds of Summer approach, there are many activities that seniors and their caregivers can enjoy together. Our Happier at Home caregivers are cognizant of your loved one’s needs and abilities, and finding suitable outdoor activities can take some planning. Here are some senior-friendly outdoor outings that caregivers and seniors can enjoy together: […]
