Tag Archives: Caregivers
Caregivers: 5 Activities to do with your Senior loved one
I’m sure everyone has heard it many times: Staying active is beneficial to everyone, both young and old. And the health benefits associated with being active become more critical as we age. Staying physically and mentally active help seniors maintain their independence as they get older. Check out these five activities to keep your senior…
Home Safety for Seniors During a Pandemic
The outbreak of COVID-19 is making everyone feel at least a little bit anxious. But this virus, now a pandemic, is both widespread and highly contagious. Seniors are at the highest risk of catching the virus and developing severe complications from it. However, there’s a lot you can do to protect seniors who are staying…
10 Ways to Help Seniors have a Healthy and Happy Holiday Season
The holidays are upon us, and it’s the time of the year where friends and families come together to celebrate. But, for many seniors, the holidays can be isolating and lonely. Bring joy to your loved one’s life this year with the help of home care during this busy holiday season. Provide companionship: The holidays…
How Home Care Can Take the Fear out of Caregiving
Caring for a family member can be overwhelming and unfamiliar. But, family caregivers are not alone. Homecare professionals can provide support to help ease some of the fears that caregivers may feel when caring for a loved one. Learn how Home Care professionals can help take the fear out of caregiving and keep caregivers at…
Let Assisted Work for You
According to a recent AARP report, “about 40 million family caregivers provided 37 billion hours of care for parents, spouses, partners, and other adult loved ones.” And, as rewarding of an experience caring for a loved one is, it can also be stressful. Caregiving can be incredibly complex, complicated, and unpredictable particularly for those unfamiliar…
Give the gift of care this Parent’s Day
Did you know that the fourth Sunday of every July is Parent’s Day? This year on July 28th, Assisted wants to wish everyone a Happy Parents’ Day! We understand the challenges that families can face when becoming a caregiver for a parent or loved one and can help by providing additive services, temporary relief, or…