12 Tips on Activities for People with Alzheimer’s Disease It can be extremely difficult to care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s disease, much less to find ways to engage them physically, mentally, and emotionally. However, we can and should continue to connect with them even though their condition may make it hard. Read these tips on how to improve … 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
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
Hats off Caregivers
Hats Off Caregivers Individuals who care for others are special souls. Professional caregivers – individuals who work for an agency to provide care in the home for the loved ones of others – are no exception. CareAparent’s caregivers know that it takes heart, compassion, and dedication to love and serve others. Some days it takes a lot more than … Read More
New Year, New Routine
New Year, New Routine It’s lovely to linger just a bit longer in the memory of the holiday season before you tackle the New Year. The holiday traditions you have cultivated and relied on are important, and it’s difficult to imagine them ending or changing in any way. Yet these very traditions sometimes bring to the forefront changes to or … Read More
Companionship During the Holiday Season
Companionship During the Holiday Season Some of our dearest memories include holidays spent with loved ones. Familiar sights and scents of the season are warm reminders of blissful gatherings we’ve shared. But some people can feel a sense of isolation amid the festivities. Ironically, the hustle and bustle of preparing for family get-togethers can prevent us from slowing down and … Read More