Benefits of Exercise
As we age, our immune system changes. Immunosensescence is defined as immune dysregulation as we age. It is related to an increased susceptibility to infections, autoimmune diseases, tumors, metabolic diseases, osteoporosis, and neurologic disorders. Studies support that habitual exercise is capable of improving the regulation of the immune system and delaying the onset of immunosenescence. […]
Helping Your Parents Accept Help at Home
Oftentimes when older adults need extra help at home the biggest hurdle is getting them to accept the help. We see it time and time again, adult children are faced with resistance from the senior loved one. The seniors are overwhelmed, feel that the added assistance is permanent and are fearful of what lies ahead. […]
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!
The Perfect Gift Ideas for Seniors
If you are looking for some thoughtful gifts for the holidays this season, we’ve done some homework for you. It’s important to think of what will improve their quality of life; whether that’s through pure enjoyment, something unique to their personality, or something that will help improve on their daily living. A quality gift will […]
Senior Care Assessments Around the Holidays
The holidays are a time for families to gather and enjoy one another’s company. Oftentimes many of us are traveling into our hometowns and visiting our aging parents and loved ones we may not see often. As we are enjoying these special times and making memories, it is important to keep our senior loved ones […]
Medication Management Solutions Solution
Medication management is oftentimes one of the main concerns of our clients and their families. There are concerns over remembering to take medications, taking the correct amount and the effects of multiple medications taken at once. Studies show that about one quarter of all nursing home admissions are due, at least in part, to the […]
Services We Provide: Transportation
Happier at Home provides services across a multitude of settings. Whether you reside in your own home, apartment, independent and assisted living communities, hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, or rehabilitation centers, Happier at Home can come to you to provide quality care. One of the services Happier at Home offers is transportation. As driving and mobility […]
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 […]
