Have you been wondering if a career in senior home care is right for you? A senior caregiver is an individual responsible for directly assisting older adults with the daily activities of living. Some of these tasks may include help with bathing and grooming, meal preparation, light housekeeping, companionship and transportation. But not just anyone can become a senior caregiver. If you have the passion for the work and a…
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It’s the holiday season! This is a time when families are feeling joyful and are looking forward to all the quality time and get togethers. But don’t forget about your senior in senior care. Many times, the holidays may cause feelings of isolation while the rest of the family is busy and celebrating. If this is the case with your senior, you can help them included and loved by taking…
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The latest fad diet making waves? The keto diet, where people are cutting out sugar and carbs left and right! And more importantly, they have had successful weight loss doing so. Have you found yourself wanting to give keto a try? If so, and you’re an older adult, you may also be wondering if the keto diet for seniors is safe. So, Home Care Assistance is ready to help you…
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Do you provide care for your senior parents? If so, then you know it can be a challenge. But caring for your senior parents who live far away from you can bring on a whole new set of obstacles! But don’t worry, Home Care Assistance is ready to help you learn the logistics of long-distance senior care. Read below for our tips to help you provide the best care for…
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If you belong to a younger generation, like iGen, Generation Z, Millennials, or Generation X, you can probably confirm that using technology is like second nature to you. So, where does that leave senior citizens? They often struggle to keep up with advancements or get left behind socially. But younger generations can teach seniors how to stay social, too! Especially those with parents or grandparents in senior care. Help your…
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Legal Documents You Need for Your Parent in Senior Care Do you have a parent in senior care, or are you getting ready to enroll a parent in senior care services? If you answered “yes” to either question, then it will be beneficial to familiarize yourself with the legal documents below that are needed for a parent in senior care. Advanced Directive Having an advanced directive in place is crucial…
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If you would like to give peace of mind to yourself, your senior, and your whole family, having a conversation about end of life care planning is a good place to start – Even though this is a tender topic to discuss. Being able to plan out end of life care options will help to honor your senior’s wishes if and when they are no longer able to speak for…
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As we age, we often face new challenges that weren’t even a thought in our youth. One of those challenges is disabilities – and 25% of senior Americans ages 65 – 74 live with one. Seniors with disabilities often experience a greater struggle, and that’s why we at Home Care Assistance want to talk to you about home care options that can offer solutions. First, let’s learn about the various…
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For those of you with a senior currently (or soon to be) enrolled in senior care services: Do you know about home care tax deductions and how you can use them to benefit your family? We want to help you understand these tax deductions, but first, we need to iterate that Home Care Assistance does not officially offer tax advice. Instead, we recommend that you seek the help of a…
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Changing the way we get around is an unstoppable event that we must deal with at some point during the aging process. Easy tasks like running errands, going grocery shopping, or grabbing the mail at the end of the driveway may become more challenging in our senior years. However, these challenges do not mean that we should have to struggle as senior citizens. As an alternative, it’s important to know…
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