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Staying at Home with That Grab Bar Guy
When considering options for long-term care as you or your elderly loved one continues to age, you may be hesitant to go straight for a nursing home or long-term care facility. If you wish to age in place, in the comfort of your own home, then there is much to consider before your home is ready to safely foster an elder. In an [...]
Tips to Consider when Hiring a Home Health Care Agency
Hiring a Home Health Care Agency Choosing the best at home care options as your elderly loved one ages can be a daunting task, especially amidst a pandemic. With a large percent of coronavirus cases among the older population stemming from nursing homes and assisted living facilities, many families are looking to keep their loved ones in their homes longer. Fortunately, there are [...]
Home to Stay Partners with That Grab Bar Guy
That Grab Bar Guy is ready to help Home to Stay in our shared mission to help our clients return home and remain at home more safely. That Grab Bar Guy is a registered NJ General Contractor focused on the installation of grab bars, hand held showers, handrails and small threshold ramps. Now more than ever, it is important to arrange for home [...]
An Engaging Pandemic Activity
Providing care and support to someone with dementia is difficult even in the best of times. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, it takes up to three people to provide care for one individual living with dementia. The recent pandemic has made this challenging role even harder with adult day care centers being closed and a fear of placing loved ones into facilities. Home [...]
Senior Loneliness Epidemic
As we continue to see surges of cases of COVID-19, many of us seek the light at the end of this pandemic. Although we don’t know what the future holds, many of us have returned to some sort of normal after nearly 3 months in lockdown. People have returned to the workplace, the grocery store, and are gathering more regularly with friends and [...]
The Importance of Sanitation
Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, individuals are taking extra precaution while sanitizing their homes or workplaces. The virus can live on surfaces in your home for multiple days, making the spread of it more likely. Unfortunately for older adults, the risk of contracting the coronavirus and experiencing the severe symptoms of it becomes exponentially more likely as you age. Therefore, elders’ homes should be [...]
A Guide to Simplifying Dementia Care
Let’s begin with a reality check - and the unfortunate truth for many of those living with dementia - the majority of care is typically done by non-professional caregivers such as family and friends. This, along with the overwhelming complexity of the disease, can cause worry and anxiety for whoever is responsible. Dementia Care: A labor of love. A unique challenge. Far too often, [...]
Can small steps produce big results in dementia care?
Home to Stay would like to share this informational article written by Gary Skole, founder of AlzBetter, on May 12, 2020. We are proud to be an exclusive South Jersey partner of AlzBetter. Can small steps produce big results in dementia care? Let’s begin with a reality check: for many of those living with dementia, the bulk of the care and attention has [...]
Stay at Home with Home To Stay – Exercise
As we practice social distancing, day-to-day activities are now hindered and your isolated elderly loved ones may notice a decrease in daily movement and exercise. This is not only affecting their physical and mental health, but can also lead to more serious long-term issues. Daily exercise for elderly can help boost their energy, maintain a healthy weight, protect their heart, and reduce the impact [...]
Stay at Home with Home To Stay – Game Time
If your loved one is social distancing, it may be time for virtual family game night or another fun activity. You may want to consider dropping off a care package that has activities and games that they can do on their own, such as adult coloring books, jigsaw puzzles, word puzzles, or Sudoku (make sure the activities/games are the appropriate cognitive level for your [...]
Stay at Home with Home To Stay – Story Time
With schools being out and many parents working virtually from home, a new routine is being created for families where children read to loved ones virtually. Not only has your day-to-day activities been interrupted, but keeping kids occupied all day and night can be tiresome. How about hosting a "story time" for loved ones? Each week, consider setting up virtual calls where your children can [...]
Stay at Home with Home To Stay – Video Chat
Helping Seniors Use Video Chat Over the last few years, smartphones have become very popular among senior citizens. The challenge is making sure they know how to use the phones correctly, especially now when we are unable to be with them. Some seniors are familiar with video chat apps, such as FaceTime. Another platform they may not be familiar with is Zoom. Zoom is currently offering [...]
