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 […]
Proper Foot Care for Diabetics
There’s a lot to consider if you have diabetes: but daily foot care is one of the best ways to prevent complications. About half of all people with diabetes have nerve damage. You can have nerve damage in any part of your body, but nerves in your feet and legs are most often affected. Nerve damage can cause […]
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 […]
Services We Provide: Personal Care Services
Happier at Home provides a multitude of services that help accommodate your unique circumstances. Personal care is one of the many services that Happier at Home provides. By assisting with bathing, grooming, and dressing, your loved one can be able to remain safely in their own homes and communities. Often referred to as Activities of […]
Services We Provide: Hospice Support
One of the services that Happier at Home provides is hospice support. Make the most of your precious time with your loved one by allowing us to help you through a difficult time. When someone is dying, loved ones are often thrusted into the role of the caregiver, with little preparation or knowledge of what […]
Cowboy Caviar Recipe
Cowboy Caviar is an easy, fresh appetizer that can be shared with the whole family during summer celebrations. Ingredients · 1/2 cup olive oil · 1/4 cup granulated sugar or to taste, see notes · 1/4 cup white wine vinegar · 1 teaspoon chili powder · 1 teaspoon Salt · 1 pound Roma tomatoes seeded […]
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 […]
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 […]
