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 […]
Improving Health Literacy in Seniors
What is health literacy and why is it important? Health literacy is defined as the ability to obtain, understand, and use information and services to inform health-related decisions. An individual’s health literacy is important because older adults and their caregivers need reliable health information to make informed decisions about disease and to promote independence in […]
Skincare for Seniors
As you age, your skin can be more susceptible to dryness and irritation due to the physiological changes that come with aging. Your skin can become thinner, lose fat, and wounds can take longer to heal.
What to Look for in a Medical Alert System for Your Elderly Parent
PERS is a Personal Emergency Response System that can provide an aging or elderly individual who lives alone with a device that allows them to hail help quickly.
