Veteran’s Benefits You Should Know About
The Veterans Benefits Administration offers an Aid and Attendance benefit that is a monthly monetary payment to veterans and their surviving spouse. It is available for those who need the “aid and attendance” of another person for their activities of daily living and helps pay for their care. (Eating, bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, and grooming). […]
5 Reasons to get an In-Home Assessment
The need for in-home senior care is increasing at a rapid rate as the population ages. However, some people may be resistant to accepting help and may delay the initial step to begin care services, putting them at risk. An in-home assessment allows the home care company and their providers to understand an individual’s unique […]
Advocating for Your Health
Advocating for your health can become difficult especially as you age. A lot of the symptoms that seniors may bring up are often times reduced to be affects of aging. We shared some tips to advocate for yourself during doctors visits. Our main tips are to track and write down symptoms you are experiencing so […]
Exercise Your Brain, Preserve & Build Your Memory
Like your muscles, your brain needs regular workouts to stay healthy and fit as you age. Benefits of Brain Exercises **Catholic nuns- Autopsy revealed Alzheimer’s lesions with no symptoms, lived a life that increased their Cognitive Reserve: Life of Meditation, Continued Study, Eating a low fat diet, Strong social ties with nuns and community. How to […]
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 […]
Causes of Eye Color Change in the Elderly
As we age, there are occasions in which our eye color changes. A change in eye color occurs in up to 15 % of all Caucasian people. An eye color change can be harmless, but there are some conditions that will cause the Iris to change color that should be evaluated by a doctor. The […]
Getting the Support You Need From Friends
If you’ve experienced the death of a family member, an illness or other health challenge, then you know it’s not always easy to ask for help. You know that you can feel very alone and really need assistance and support. Most people in your life really do want to help in some way; they just […]
5 Ways In-Home Care Can Help Seniors
In-home care provides a plethora of benefits to the seniors that are able to receive the care. We wanted to highlight 5 ways you probably didn’t know that in-home care can help seniors: Keeping Seniors Connected– In-home care can often help to relieve any feelings of loneliness that seniors experience. 43% of seniors reported feeling […]
Senior Care Planning: Patient Review Instrument and Screen (PRI)
A Patient Review Instrument, known as a PRI, and Screen can be done in any setting such as a home, Independent Living and Assisted Living facilities, among others. The only individuals that can complete this assessment include RNs that are certified in the PRI and Screen. Our certified nurse will do the PRI on a […]
Happier at Home’s Founder and CEO, Debbie Marcello, Named an Influential Woman
CEO and Founder of Happier at Home, Debbie Marcello was named one of the 2022 Influential Woman Entrepreneurs. This list was compiled by the Rochester Woman Online Magazine and features female entrepreneurs of many kinds. The Influential Woman and Entrepreneurs Expo will be held on Sunday April 24th in Syracuse, NY. Expo details can be […]
