When you are considering hiring a home care services companion for your aging loved one, it is important that you clarify your expectations, and those of your aging loved one, or the first day that such a care provider is in the home. Knowing what to expect from an in home care provider will ensure that this is the appropriate option for meeting your aging loved ones ongoing senior care needs, and also [...]
Getting enough physical exercise is essential to the ongoing health and wellbeing of aging adults. Physical exercise is not only important to maintaining a healthy weight and encouraging flexibility, range of motion and mobility, but it is also vital to the support of psychological and emotional health. Studies indicate seniors who enjoy regular physical activity as part of their eldercare are healthier, happier and more social than those who do not. As an [...]
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It can be absolutely heart-wrenching to consider that the person with whom you have trusted with the health, safety and wellbeing of your aging loved one is in some way betraying this trust and mistreating your senior. While many family caregivers many immediately think of physical abuse and neglect when worrying about how their loved ones are being treated by an in home care provider, it is essential to keep in mind that [...]
Animals are incredibly comforting influences. Studies have indicated that just the act of petting a dog or cat can lower your blood pressure, ease tension and release hormones that provide a sense of tranquility, happiness and peace. Pet owners are known to live longer and healthier lives than those without animals, and many people have translated the astonishing benefits of animals into elderly care therapy dogs. While they are not technically pets, therapy [...]
Most of the time families prefer that their aging relatives receive home care services rather institutional care. We all have our own reasons for this but what matters is how our elderly loved one will live the 2nd half of life. Nowadays, most people have turned to home care services because it allows seniors to stay in their own homes longer and they feel a sense of independence. Some important considerations regarding home [...]
Activities will keep a senior busy and productive. There are many that you can choose to do with your senior that the senior will enjoy doing, and will be good for them mentally and physically. How do you know what type of senior care activities to choose for your senior? Choosing senior care activities: Going for walk can be done with senior care provider and is excellent for any senior. A senior care [...]
Home care services can offer your aging loved incredible benefits that go beyond just making sure that their mobility issues and cognitive challenges are properly attended to on a regular basis. A home care provider can also play a critical role in helping your aging loved one maintain a balanced, healthy diet that will support his ongoing physical and mental health. If you are considering hiring home care services for your aging loved [...]
Please join us in welcoming Scout as the newest member of the Home To Stay team! Scout will be joining Striker in our pet therapy program. Scout is currently in training to become a certified therapy dog and will be visiting our clients that love dogs but are currently unable to maintain one full time. Stay tuned for more information on the adventures of Striker and Scout the therapy dogs!
