Assisted Living

Mar 12, 2024

Private Duty 5 Short Term Solutions

2024-03-12T10:41:26-04:00March 12th, 2024|Aging Seniors, Assisted Living, Caregivers, Elderly Senior Care, Home Care Assistance, Senior Living|

Don’t underestimate the value and versatility of Private Duty Home Care. With a persistent assumption of being cost-prohibitive, Private Duty often gets dismissed as an option without considering all the benefits. While Private Duty is key to aging at home for the long term, its ability to save the day in short-term situations may be its most [...]

Mar 7, 2024

7 Signs Your Aging Parents Need Help

2024-03-07T10:30:04-05:00March 7th, 2024|Aging Seniors, Assisted Living, Caregivers, Elderly Senior Care, Family, Home Care Assistance|

The holiday season is upon us and with the arrival of cooler weather comes visits from adult children and grandchildren, ready to spend time with aging parents and continue family traditions. But there are also some adult children who are unable to make the trip for a variety of reasons and learn about the challenges their parents [...]

Mar 7, 2024

Options in Private Home Care Services

2024-03-07T10:18:02-05:00March 7th, 2024|Aging Seniors, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Caregivers, Elderly Senior Care, Family, Health, Health Care, Home Health Care, Senior Health Care|

Home is where they want to be. We hear it repeatedly from aging seniors and who can blame them? Home is familiar and comfortable, and – it seems as far as they’re concerned - it is up to us to make it safe. With private home care services, it is possible to stay home longer. Knowing what [...]

Mar 7, 2024

Respite Care: You Deserve a Break

2024-03-07T09:46:07-05:00March 7th, 2024|Aging Seniors, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Caregivers, Dementia, Elderly Senior Care, Family, Health Care, Home Health Care, Senior Health Care|

Have you ever met a primary caregiver who could use a break? Or rather, have you ever met one who didn’t need some time away? A respite from day-to-day responsibilities, particularly when caring for an aging parent or disabled spouse, can feel like an unrealistic option for a primary caregiver. For example, the unique situation of a spousal caregiver [...]

Mar 7, 2024

Dementia: Helpful Hints for Daily Life

2024-03-07T09:28:58-05:00March 7th, 2024|Aging Seniors, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Blog, Caregivers, Dementia, Elderly Senior Care, Family, Health Care, Home Care Assistance, Home Health Care, Senior Health Care, Senior Living|

When someone we love is diagnosed with dementia, we are all living with dementia. It can be a scary and confusing time as everyone learns to adjust. You may want to learn all you can about the disease and what to expect. But most of all, you want to discover how to live with dementia and make [...]

Mar 7, 2024

Aging: What’s So Good About It?

2024-03-01T10:13:37-05:00March 7th, 2024|Aging Seniors, Assisted Living, Blog, Caregivers, Elderly Senior Care, Family, Health, Health Care, Home Care Assistance, Senior Living, Snow Birds, Veterans|

What’s so great about getting older? Well, as the old saying goes – it’s better than the alternative. When you think about it, there are many positive benefits to aging. And sometimes it’s nice to be reminded of what we have to look forward to. There’s no reason to dread getting older. Evidence shows that older people [...]

Mar 1, 2024

Summer Nutrition for Seniors

2024-03-01T14:54:19-05:00March 1st, 2024|Aging Seniors, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Caregivers, Dementia, Elderly Senior Care, Family, Health, Health Care, Home Care Assistance, Home Health Care, Love, Senior Health Care, Senior Living, Veterans|

There is no getting around it – it is HOT here in Florida. Nutrition and hydration are an important focus for everyone, particularly for seniors. Fresh, healthy food can be expensive but good menu planning can make eating right affordable. Not sure what food to prepare to help beat the heat? Keeping healthy snacks on hand, limiting access [...]

Mar 1, 2024

3 Risks to Avoid with Private Duty Care

2024-03-01T14:43:59-05:00March 1st, 2024|Aging Seniors, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Blog, Caregivers, Dementia, Elderly Senior Care, Family, Health, Health Care, Home Care Assistance, Home Health Care, Home Nursing Care, Love, Senior Health Care, Senior Living, Snow Birds, Veterans|

Moving into a senior living community is a big decision. It is hard to know when a move is needed, much less when to bring up the subject. Seniors prefer to age at home, but sometimes that is complicated by health issues and safety concerns. Adult children struggle to find the right time to talk about concerns [...]

Mar 1, 2024

3 Ways Private Home Care Saves the Day

2024-03-01T14:04:12-05:00March 1st, 2024|Aging Seniors, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Blog, Caregivers, Dementia, Elderly Senior Care, Family, Health, Health Care, Holidays, Home Care Assistance, Home Health Care, Home Nursing Care, Love, Senior Health Care, Senior Living, Snow Birds, Veterans|

Aging comes with a unique set of challenges. Life happens and rolling it with it can be a series of struggles and changes. Bringing up private care in the home might be an uncomfortable conversation, but staying at home without safety precautions? That’s definitely a non-starter. Women are leaving the workforce to care for aging parents. The dual responsibilities of [...]

Mar 1, 2024

Home Care: What’s the Difference?

2024-03-01T12:48:37-05:00March 1st, 2024|Aging Seniors, Alzheimer's, Assisted Living, Blog, Caregivers, Dementia, Elderly Senior Care, Family, Health, Health Care, Home Care Assistance, Home Health Care, Love, Senior Health Care, Senior Living, Snow Birds, Veterans|

Older adults want to stay at home. Nearly 90% of seniors want to stay at home as they age, making home care services of all kinds necessary to support safety and independence. When you are considering services to help an aging loved one stay at home, get familiar with the services that are available. Also, understanding how they can [...]