The Joy Many Seniors Find by Aging in Place Remember the first time your parents handed you the car keys and let you venture out on your own? Was there anything more exciting than that rush of independence? Of knowing you were trusted to be responsible, to be a grown-up, to do something by yourself? […]
We are proud to announce that Angella Thompson, a caregiver at Accessible Home Health Care of Naples for over seven years, is the winner of the Mrs. Rosette J. Salem Award for Caregiver of the Year 2017. Below, see as Aarif Dahod, CEO and COO of Accessible Home Health Care, and Trisha Silver, owner of […]
Families who have decided that their loved one needs home care services often come to this crossroad: should they contact a home care agency or a private caregiver? While both of these options can deliver care in the comfort of your loved one’s home, one option might meet their needs better than the other. You […]
Each year, the Accessible Home Health Care Team recognizes and celebrates caregivers who go above and beyond to provide compassionate in home care to their patients. We choose caregivers who consistently provide exceptional in home care services and improve their patients’ daily lives. We are pleased to announce that Michelle Walters, an employee at Accessible […]
Knowing how to hire a private caregiver who is reliable and trustworthy is necessary for families that want to provide their loved ones with the best care. There are a lot of potential private caregivers for hire, and the quality of care they provide isn’t guaranteed if they are not working with an accredited home […]
When people come to us for care, we often hear families share their experiences about in home care services where the caregiver wasn’t the right fit for their loved one. It can be difficult finding an in home caregiver that can match your loved one’s needs, and being dissatisfied with care can impact their health […]
In home occupational therapy for seniors can allow your loved one to remain independent in their home. This type of therapy is especially useful for those recovering from a stroke or surgery or who have a cognitive impairment like Alzheimer’s. Most patients who receive occupational therapy struggle with getting fully dressed, taking showers or baths, […]
Home safety is important, especially when you are caring for a person who is in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Our loved ones often want to stay at home for as long as possible, and that can seem like a challenging task as their abilities change. With some creative problem solving, you can help […]
A lot of family caregivers reach the point where they realize their loved one needs more assistance than they can provide. Maybe you’ve been noticing signs that your loved one cannot be left alone without supervision or needs increased help with daily activities, like bathing and dressing. Perhaps the housekeeping and laundry are becoming too […]
Caring for your parent or spouse can be an incredibly rewarding experience, but it can also leave you feeling guilty. Guilt happens when we feel we’ve failed to meet the expectations of others and ourselves. Dealing with guilt is a normal response to the stress of being a family caregiver. Although this is a common […]
