According to statistics, the bathroom is the second most dangerous room in your home, after the kitchen. Approximately 370 people each day in the United States are injured in a bathroom. A majority of those who are injured, 79% are ages 65 and older. The most common injuries come from slips and falls. According to […]
It can be around this time of year that families gather and discuss senior home care options for their loved ones. Only about 3.3% of Americans have long-term care insurance which helps pay for assistance needed as you grow older for either in-home care or a nursing home. There are advantages to choosing in-home care […]
Caregiving for a loved one is hard work. In fact, there are an estimated 34.2 million informal caregivers who provide daily care for an adult over the age of 50 in the United States. Approximately 15.7 million family caregivers are taking care of someone with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia. Caregiving can take a toll […]
October 1-7 is Active Aging Week! This week highlights the ways in which you can stay healthy and active as you grow older. Staying active and living a healthy lifestyle can help you as you age in place versus living in assisted living. Healthy Aging Active aging includes moving your body in addition to healthy […]
September is Healthy Aging Month and pets are important to seniors who are aging in place. There are many benefits to pet ownership, especially for older people. Benefits of Pet Ownership Pets can help any owner with loneliness. Loneliness can lead to depression, and other companion animals such as dogs and cats can be […]
August 30 is National Grief Awareness Day, bringing awareness about the impact of grief and reducing the stigma surrounding grief. Many people who have a chronic illness or condition rely on a primary caregiver, most often a spouse. Statistics show that caregivers have a 63% higher mortality rate than non-caregivers. Many people who need daily […]
Most people want the opportunity to grow older in their own home rather than go into an assisted living facility. However, sometimes a person does need more assistance in their daily life. When this stage of life occurs, it’s good to have attendant home health available to help you or your loved one continue to […]
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month! During this month we will share some educational information about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia here on our blog and on our Facebook page. This is an issue that has affected our team personally, as so many others including some of the people we serve. While many […]
May is National Mental Health Awareness Month. Every year in the United States, millions of people are affected by mental illness. People of every age, race, and demographic are affected by mental illness. According to the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 50% of all lifetime mental illness begins by age 14 and 75% begins by […]
