It can be hard to acknowledge that you might need help. Starting the conversation about home care with your older loved one can be challenging. Like approaching any change, airing the subject requires compassion, patience, and a plan. If you are trying to bring up the topic of home care with your older loved one, […]
The nation is aging. As prominent members of our community and family enter their golden years, the healthcare industry has a new challenge: an older population means more persons with multiple chronic diseases and medical needs. The number of Americans ages 65 and older will more than double in the next 40 years, reaching about […]
To help families keep their loved ones independent at home and reduce fall hazards, we have created a list of tips and a handy infographic. Learn more.
Nutrition is a critical component of healthy aging. If you are taking care of an elderly parent or acting as a caregiver of a senior, you should provide them with a balanced diet that is full of vitamins, minerals, proteins, healthy fats, and other essential nutrients. But, as we will discuss, malnutrition is a complex […]
Older adults and those with underlying health conditions might be at a greater risk for infection from COVID-19. If you are in a higher risk category or are caring for an at-risk family member, here are some steps you can take to minimize health concerns.
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 […]
Every caregiver has a unique story, and every story has the power to touch the lives of family members, loved ones, friends, coworkers, and the greater community. During National Caregivers Month, it’s time to not only celebrate caregivers for the work they do, but listen to their stories, struggles, and triumphs. Below, we’ve highlighted a […]
Family caregivers often express how difficult it can be to come up with meaningful activities for their senior loved ones with Alzheimer’s and dementia. We agree, it isn’t always easy helping your loved one stay engaged, but it’s incredibly important to keep them mentally and physically active. To help family caregivers and their loved ones, […]
Every 40 seconds, someone living in the U.S. has a stroke. A stroke or “brain attack” occurs when brain cells are being deprived of oxygen and start to die. While most people affected by strokes are 65 years of age and older, strokes can and do happen at any stage of life. When someone is […]
