How Music Can Help Seniors in Home Care

By Tom Lee, 9:16 am on January 16, 2020

It’s easy for many of us to take music for granted – we have heard so many different songs from so many different artists, we often don’t think twice about it. But for seniors in home care, music can be considered a medicine of the mind! Especially if a senior is struggling with memory loss or cognitive ability. There are several proven health benefits that music provides our seniors, and we’re discussing them all at length below. Decreased Pain from Chronic Illness Let’s talk about the physical health benefits of music therapy, first. For as many benefits of music provides…

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How to Communicate with a Senior Loved One Who Has Hearing Loss

By Tom Lee, 8:49 am on December 30, 2019

Do you have a senior in-home care who struggles with hearing loss? If so, we know this can often be a difficult time for both you and them when you’re trying to effectively communicate. To help you talk with your senior as best as you possibly can, read through our advice below to begin easily facilitating the conversations. Get Their Attention First. Before you begin trying to have a conversation with your senior, try to get their attention first – Doing so politely, of course! A few things you can try are waving your hands calmly in their line of…

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2020 is the Best Year to Start Working in Home Care: Here are 3 Reasons Why

By Tom Lee, 10:28 am on December 12, 2019

Are you thinking about working in senior home care and becoming a caregiver? Senior caregivers are individuals who work directly with older adults who need assistance to perform the activities of daily living. These might include assistance with items like bathing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation, and companionship. That being said, becoming a senior caregiver is certainly not for everyone. But if you have a passion and want to make a difference is the life of a senior and their family, then we here at Home Care Assistance can give you 3 very compelling reasons to begin working in home…

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How to Help Your Senior Loved One Feel Included During the Holidays

By Tom Lee, 4:08 pm on November 21, 2019

It’s the holiday season, a time where families are feeling cheerful and looking forward to many get-togethers and quality time spent with another! Although in some cases, for seniors in senior care, the holidays can cause feelings of isolation while the rest of the family is preparing for celebrations. But you can help your senior loved feel included for this season and many to come! Take our tips below to help your senior feel the love and joy of the holidays. Remember the Past Traditions Sometimes it’s just nice to reminisce and remember the good ol’ days. Doing this with…

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Senior Health: Is the Keto Diet Safe for Seniors?

By Tom Lee, 11:22 am on November 13, 2019

The keto diet. It’s the latest fad diet you’ve heard all about! People have been cutting out carbs and sugar from their diets left and right and many have been successful in shedding both a little and a lot of weight. Maybe you’ve been considering it yourself, too. If you’re an older adult, you may also be wondering if the keto diet for seniors is safe. Home Care Assistance is going to help you find out now below. What is Keto? First, it’s helpful to know just what this diet is exactly about. The ketogenic diet is essentially a low-carb,…

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Going the Distance: How to Care for a Senior Parent Who Lives Far Away

By Tom Lee, 10:00 am on October 24, 2019

What’s the only thing more challenging than caring for your senior parents? Caring for your senior parents who live far away from you. That presents a whole new set of obstacles! Fortunately, Home Care Assistance is here to help you get the logistics of long-distance senior care in order. Take a look at our tips below for helping your elderly parents from a distance. Assess the situation and know your options. The first step to providing the best care for your long-distance senior parents is assessing their situation – What is there state of health and their living situation? Getting…

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Connecting Generations: How Young People Can Help Seniors Stay Social

By Tom Lee, 2:53 pm on October 14, 2019

In an age where technology is second nature to generations like iGen, Generation Z, Millennials, and Generation X, senior citizens often struggle to keep up with advancements or get left behind completely. But these younger generations, especially those with parents or grandparents in senior care, can teach seniors how to stay social! By using the tips below, your senior can become just as social as you with a little bit of time and love. Start by explaining the value of staying social. Show them how simple it can be to video call a friend you haven’t spoken to in a few years, or to…

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Legal Documents You Need for Your Parent in Senior Care

By Tom Lee, 10:53 am on September 27, 2019

Do you have a parent in senior care? Are you getting ready to enroll a parent in senior care? If the answer to either question is “yes,” then it will be to your benefit to familiarize yourself with the legal documents needed for a parent in senior care. Advanced Directive Advanced directives are crucial for a senior to have prepared. It is a collection of documents that detail your senior’s specific instructions and preferences for medical treatments and comfort during their end of life care. Advanced directives become especially important if, at that time in your senior’s life, they are…

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End of Life Care: How to Start the Conversation

By Tom Lee, 8:18 am on September 13, 2019

We understand it can be difficult to talk about planning for end of life care, but doing so can give peace of mind to you, your senior, and your family. Even though this can be a sensitive topic to discuss, planning out end of life care options will help to honor your senior’s wishes if and when they are no longer able to communicate what they want or need. End of life care planning is an important part of ensuring both your senior’s satisfaction and dignity. Talk About It Talking about end of life care with your senior is perhaps…

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Home Care Options for Seniors with Disabilities

By Tom Lee, 10:46 am on August 22, 2019

Did you know? 25% of senior Americans ages 65 – 74 live with a disability. Aging can often present challenges on its own, but being a disabled senior introduces a new set of challenges on top of that can require some extra help. As a solution, Home Care Assistance wants to tell you about home care options that may be able to help your senior with a disability. First, let’s learn about the types of disabilities many seniors struggle with daily. Types of Disabilities Physical. Most commonly, seniors deal with disabilities that involve mobility limitations. That means that home care…

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