Happy New Year! This time of the year is a perfect opportunity to take stock of our lives and decide what we want to change. For seniors, it is an especially great time to prioritize your health and embrace opportunities to maintain your independence. Here are seven resolutions you can make to be healthier and happier in the New Year. … Read More
A Guide for Seniors with Pets
For many of us, pets are part of our family and bring gratification to our lives. This can be especially true for seniors. According to a study from the National Poll on Healthy Aging, three out of ten seniors are lonely, and that number jumps up to six in ten for those who live alone. Pets are one way older … Read More
Bathroom Safety In Home Care
As people age, it often becomes necessary to make changes to the home to stay safe and healthy. The best place to start may be the bathroom as a CDC report found that more injuries happen there than any other location in the home. Here are some common safety hazards and steps you can take to ensure a safer bathroom: … Read More
Medication Management: What Your Loved Ones Need To Know
Managing medications is hard. Tracking what to take throughout the day can be complicated for you or your loved ones. CareAparent is here to make medication management easier, safer, and less stressful! CareAparent’s medication management in home care offers peace of mind knowing that a licensed medical professional, either a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN), will visit … Read More
Occupational Therapy In Home Care for Seniors
In April, CareAparent honors and recognizes the work of Occupational Therapists. Each one of these therapists play a vital role in promoting independence through solutions and assistance to those in need. CareAparent is proud to offer Occupational Therapy as one of our interdisciplinary approaches to care in the home. Our goal is to help our clients remain as independent as … Read More
Hospice Support
Providing comfort and dignity during the end-of-life stages is an essential part of Hospice care. When a loved one has been enrolled in a hospice program at home, CareAparent recognizes families may need increased assistance. Having caregivers in the home to provide Hospice Support allows you and your family to focus on the more important things and continue to provide … Read More
Wellness as We Age
Wellness is composed of a variety of aspects, each equally important as we age. CareAparent recognizes daily activity and lifestyle habits can play a major role to maintain independence and safety in the home. Nutrition: Keeping a consistent, healthy diet promotes independence in the home as it relates to strength, energy, and overall quality of life. Poor nutrition and lack … Read More
National Home Safety and Awareness Month
Safety for our clients who live independently is a priority for CareAparent. It’s important to understand and recognize healthy aging includes being aware of safety risks in the home and taking measures to prevent falls or accidents. Home safety or potential hazards sometimes go unnoticed as you or your loved one ages, particularly if the condition has been in your … Read More
When the Future Becomes Now: Care and Finances
When the Future Becomes Now: Care and Finances Many would prefer to deny their loved one’s age. However, when it comes to financial planning, thinking of the future becomes essential for all parties involved. Some families may have already started providing financial or personal assistance to a loved one. However, as one continues to age the need for assistance steadily … Read More
Fall Prevention Information: Common Causes, Risks, & Tips
A bad fall as one ages can be the catalyst for a decline in health conditions. Long recovery times with reduced mobility can leave people less mobile and more frail than they were prior to their fall. If you have an aging loved one or parent you are helping care for, preventing falls should be a number one concern. What … Read More
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