How to Protect Your Senior Loved One from Scammers
Seniors Prefer Homecare2022-06-28T09:49:25-04:00Here are five ways, courtesy of Seniors Prefer Homecare, to protect your senior loved one from being victimized by fraudsters and scammers.
Hiring Home Health Aides When a Loved One Needs Assistance with Personal Care
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T10:57:21-04:00How can home health aides help you and your loved one? How can you hire the right one? Here's a guide to help!
Finding the Right Care For Your Loved One
Seniors Prefer Homecare2021-07-10T01:03:42-04:00Finding the proper care for your loved one can be a daunting task. To assist you, here are five tips for finding a caregiver that will meet the needs of your family member.
How Do I Know When It’s Time for Home Care Assistance?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2020-11-08T14:04:37-05:00If you’re like most seniors, you want to continue aging comfortably in place right at home for as long as possible, but for many, remaining at home eventually requires some outside assistance. Here’s how to know when it’s the right time for you.
Understanding the Difference Between Home Care and Home Health Care
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-15T11:05:57-04:00Although they’re oftentimes used interchangeably home care and home health care are not the same thing. If you’re an aging in place senior, or are currently taking care of one, knowing the difference between home care and home health care is important.
How to Bring Up the Topic of Home Care with an Aging in Place Senior
Seniors Prefer Homecare2020-07-17T17:37:34-04:00For reasons like pride and privacy many seniors are hesitant to accept help from an “outsider” like a professional caregiver. As their loved one, finding the right time and place to discuss the topic of home care can be challenging. Here are some tips to help the process go more smoothly.
When Is It Time to Consider Hiring a Professional Home Caregiver?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2020-01-24T11:25:49-05:00Your aging in place elderly mother has been living on her own ever since dad passed away. Everything was going well up until recently, when mom started experiencing some serious health problems. You’ve noticed that she could use a hand around the house, but your busy schedule is holding you back. You’d like to hire mom a professional home caregiver but want to be sure before bringing up the topic.
How do I Know if I Need Caregiving Assistance?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2018-11-18T20:52:49-05:00Now that you’re in your late 70s, it’s become harder just to get around. Routine daily activities are now difficult, and your doctor mentioned recently it may be time to give up the car keys. The house is a mess, you just fell (again) in the bathroom, and preparing healthy meals for one just doesn’t make sense. You decided long ago not to be a burden to your kids, but you also want to continue enjoying the comfort and freedom living at home affords you. Is it seriously time to consider some caregiving assistance?
Judging When to Begin Home Care
Seniors Prefer Homecare2024-04-17T11:36:34-04:00If your aging parent is feeling lonely and depressed, their probably not eating well. Do they look thinner and frail? How do they feel when you hug them? Are they having trouble driving? In addition to those physical signs, here are some others to look for:
When Is It Time To Think About In-Home Senior Care?
Seniors Prefer Homecare2018-08-16T18:12:04-04:00More and more seniors today are choosing to age in place within the comfort of their own homes for as long as possible. Most are happy, healthy and fully independent. But as the aging process moves forward, at some point most seniors will need some outside assistance taking care of themselves and their homes. Deciding when it’s time to think about in-home senior care can be challenging. To assist your efforts, here are some of the important signs to look for.