In past blogs, we’ve discussed whether or not Companion Services are right for your senior, as well as questions to ask your potential new live-in. However, did you know that seniors who are perfectly mobile and independent can also benefit from Companion Services? Why is loneliness important to senior citizens? Studies suggest that social isolation…
So, you’ve decided to hire a live-in to help your elderly family member maintain their independence. What now? Live-ins, or companions as we like to call them, are individual people that bring with them their own unique techniques and personalities to help seniors maintain their independence. Just like selecting a primary care doctor, selecting the…
With the passing of the Summer Solstice, kids are out of school, families plan vacations, and temperatures everywhere rise. Afternoons get hotter, and the air above the ground sizzles in heat waves. How can a senior citizen beat the heat while also remaining mobile and active? We’ve found four fun summer activities for seniors to…
Scams in the U.S. Each year, the United States looses tens of millions of dollars to phishing and scamming. Between the 2015 Healthcare breach of Anthem and Premera that left just over 100 million people at risk for identity fraud and the annual IRS tax scams that have grossed roughly 26.5 million dollars since 2013.…
What is Mobility? Mobility, as defined by Taina Rantanen, is “the physical ability to move… [and] is necessary for accessing commodities, making use of neighborhood facilities, and participation in meaningful social, cultural, and physical activities.” Essentially, mobility refers to the act of moving, especially outside of the house—a person’s capability of getting into and out…
Happy Senior Citizen Health Day! May 25th is National Senior Health Day! While we have discussed health concerns such as Multivitamins for Seniors and Exercises Seniors Can Perform in Their Own Home, and we’ve posted articles like 10 Essential Health Tips for Seniors throughout the month, we haven’t talked about the health benefits of live-in…
May 25th is National Senior Health Day, and we’re celebrating by talking about healthy habits for seniors. While some people argue that diet and nutrition is the most important piece of the health puzzle, others maintain that daily exercise is equally important for seniors. Some seniors take their activity to the next level, like the…
Vitamins and minerals are essential supplements that we get by eating certain foods. We’ve all heard that our foods have certain medicinal qualities (like Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties), but sometimes what we eat doesn’t have enough of what our bodies need to stay healthy. So, we take vitamins and minerals to supplement our diet and…
Is it time to hire Companion Services for your elderly loved one? Here are four questions to ask yourself when considering companion services. 1. How often is my loved one alone? Does your mom live by herself, or with someone else? How often does she have visitors? These are all important. As we explored in…
What is Companionship? How do Companionship services differ from Retirement Homes? Today we talk about why companionship is important. What are Companion Services? Companion Services help seniors maintain their current lifestyle and continue to live at home when they may need more assistance as they age. Our clients range from live-in care for seniors, all…
