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
Benefits of Exercise When We Age
As your loved one’s age, it is to be expected that their aches and pains increase. The body is a wonderful thing, and in the first half of our lives we can really put it through its paces. It is understandable when both faced with increased aches and pains, as well as wanting to take it easy in retirement (rightly … Read More
Is It Time for In-Home Care? Recognizing the signs.
As we ourselves age, so too do our parents. As adults we often find ourselves becoming the caretakers of others, paying back the loving dedication and care we received as children. Aging parents, however, can sometimes present unique challenges that you may not be equipped to handle. While caring for a loved one can be a rewarding and unique bonding … Read More
Top Five Concerns About Hiring Home Care for a Loved One
Thousands of families across the country are faced with decisions about finding care for a parent or loved one. These decisions may include whether to hire an agency to come into the home of a parent or loved one to provide care or services. The decision to hire home care is largely based on a parent or loved one’s needs … Read More