Senior Home Care Near Me

Time and distance are rarely a challenge in today’s world, and neither should maintaining a long-distance relationship with your parents. Advancements in technology provide global connections in both business and personal affairs. Much can be accomplished regardless of location: work projects are finished at the beach; degrees are earned from home, and purchases are made while watching TV. However, maintaining personal relationships require more than technology and this is especially true in keeping a quality connection with an aging parent. Life has a unique way of gradually teaching a family to stay bonded while going from living together involved in each [...]

For many, deciding when or if your loved one needs elderly home care is one of the toughest decisions you will ever have to make. Chances are, the senior citizen in your care isn’t going to ask to go to a facility or seek in-home senior care. Most seniors would say that if given a choice, they would want to stay home.Perhaps your other family members are arguing about what is the best course of action for your mom, dad, grandma, or grandpa. Sometimes having others around to help make the decision is a blessing, but when families don’t agree, it [...]

Your Dad has fallen several times -- twice inside his home where he lives by himself and once while outside. He refuses to wear the fall monitoring system that you bought for him because of pride and sheer stubbornness. Knowing whether you need home care vs. nursing home can make a difference in Dad's standard of living and happiness. Even though he receives Meals on Wheels, you know he has forgotten to eat lunch several times. His blood pressure pills are left untaken in the pillbox.He struggles to put on his clothes, but he still manages to complete the job independently. You [...]

It is difficult to watch your elderly parent, friend, or other family member age. Chances are, you remember this person when he or she was in the prime of life. You remember when your loved one could move with speed, confidence, and grace. Hiring a home care company may help them maintain their independence and continue to allow them to live close to their prime. You remember when your Dad was the life of the party and could entertain a crowd with stories and jokes. You may think back to a time when your Mom patiently assisted you with sewing projects [...]

You and your siblings have agonized over this decision for months, but you are all in agreement that it is time to hire someone to help with your mom or dad. (Or at least the majority of you are in agreement. There’s always that sibling who likes to argue about everything.) Talking to your parents about home care can be a challenge if handled incorrectly. You have found an agency that does background checks on employees. You have met the caregiver who will be coming in twice a week to bathe your father. You have determined who will be paying for [...]

Many of the celebrities we lost in 2020 first served in the U.S. military before they became famous. TV host extraordinaire Regis Philbin was famous for the number of hours he appeared on TV. He died at age 88. Not everyone knows that Regis enlisted in the navy after graduating from the University of Notre Dame and served as a supply corps officer between 1953 and 1955. Movie star Kirk Douglas enlisted in the Navy in December 1941 during World War II and served as a communications officer until 1944. He was discharged after suffering injuries due to a premature depth [...]

Without proper legal planning, caring for aging loved ones is often emotionally and financially distressing for everyone involved. Families struggle at the last minute to find information, guidance and assistance to handle the complex health care, financial and legal needs. By planning ahead and obtaining the right legal documents, families can help their aging relatives gain security, take advantage of public benefits, and preserve their assets. First, estate plans are key. They can help families avoid probate, which occurs when an individual owns assets in his or her name alone, and the court determines distribution. If not handled properly, probate can [...]

For many older adults, the beginning of their end of life starts with a fall. A fall leads to a broken hip. The fractured bone leads to surgery. Surgery may lead to other complications like stroke or heart issues. Falls are tough on the elderly, but they sometimes can be prevented. What can you do to help prevent your loved one from having a bad fall? Read on to discover elderly fall prevention tips. Declutter Although it may sound obvious, one way to assure elderly fall prevention is to make sure your loved ones home or apartment is clean of clutter. [...]

If you or a loved one is facing severe illness, you may have heard health care providers mention palliative or Hospice care. What are the similarities between the two treatment options? What are the differences? Read on to discover which is appropriate for you or your loved one. Palliative care To understand what palliative care is, it’s important to understand the definition of the word. Palliative means “relieving pain without dealing with the cause of the condition.”Please understand that if you are on palliative care that does not mean you will have stopped the other treatments to help with the disease [...]