5 Ways to Revamp Your Space
Our clients prefer remaining in their homes and maintaining their independence. With doing so, we want to ensure that their space is inviting, motivating, and comforting. Here are 5 ways to revamp your senior loved ones space: 1.Bring in More Light– The brighter your space is, the happier it is perceived to be. Bring in […]
2022 New Year’s Resolutions
We all have the best intentions to stick to New Year’s resolutions, but so often these resolutions drop off quickly. This year let’s do things differently. Resolve to write down your goals, write down your plan, and continue journaling throughout the year. This will help to keep you on track! Start by examining your goals […]
Last Minute Gift Ideas for Seniors
Debbie Bernacki shares some great last minute gift ideas, perfect for any senior citizen in your life. This gifts are accessible and relatively affordable, so they are great for those last minute holiday shoppers out there! Watch more of Debbie’s segments here! Tune into this segment on FOX Rochester!
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
7 Rainy Day Activities for Seniors
April is known for rain showers in preparation for the blooms of flowers in the month of May. If you or your loved one is stuck inside on one of these April showers, here are some ideas for fun indoor activities geared towards the older adult population: Play a game of chess. Board games are […]
