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7 Benefits of Becoming a Caregiver: A Rewarding Career Choice
7 Benefits of Becoming a Caregiver: A Rewarding Career Choice Are you looking for a flexible schedule that will allow you to be home with your children before and after school or take aging loved ones to doctor’s appointments? Do you need a part-time job while finishing your education? Are you a retired professional looking for a meaningful way [...]
10 Proven Healthy Aging Tips: Stay Active, Sharp, and Thriving
10 Proven Healthy Aging Tips: Stay Active, Sharp, and Thriving Embrace Healthy Aging You’ve seen the ads—silver-haired men and women cycling, running, boating, and living their golden years to the fullest. But what does it take to enjoy a similar lifestyle? “As we age, our minds and bodies change. Prioritizing healthy habits can help you deal with those changes [...]
7 Essential Ways Home Care Enhances Hospice Support for Patients and Families
7 Essential Ways Home Care Enhances Hospice Support for Patients and Families Understanding the Role of Home Care in Hospice If you’re familiar with hospice, you know that the care, comfort, and support team members provide makes end-of-life situations a little easier for patients and their families. However, combining home care and hospice support can ensure that all of [...]
5 Proven Lifestyle Habits to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
5 Proven Lifestyle Habits to Reduce the Risk of Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s Disease: A Growing Concern in the U.S. Currently in the U.S., more than 7 million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, that number is expected to rise to 13.8 million by 2050. “Working with seniors and their families, we understand that just [...]
Essential Nutrition Tips for Older Adults: Healthy Aging Starts Here
Essential Nutrition Tips for Older Adults: Healthy Aging Starts Here What’s in your mom’s refrigerator - fresh fruits and vegetables or hot dogs and canned peaches? Why Nutrition Matters as We Age As we grow older, our nutritional needs change. Older adults often require fewer calories but need more nutrients to maintain their health and vitality. Understanding these changes [...]
Is Home Care the Right Choice for Your Aging Loved Ones? Discover the Benefits of Home Care For Seniors
Is Home Care the Right Choice for Your Aging Loved Ones? Discover the Benefits of Home Care For Seniors Why Consider Home Care for Your Aging Loved Ones? You’re worried about your dad. He’s healthy, but, ever since your mom died, he hasn’t been taking care of himself of his home. Is it time to move him into a [...]
10 Essential Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving: Supporting Aging Loved Ones from Afar
10 Essential Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers: Supporting Aging Loved Ones from Afar Your aging mom lives by herself. She doesn’t drive anymore, so she’s lost touch with her friends and given up her hobbies. You visit as often as you can but, because she lives in Missouri and you live in Nebraska, you worry it’s not often enough. “At [...]
The Power of Presence: Enhancing Hospice Care Support with Compassionate Home Care
The Power of Presence: Enhancing Hospice Care with Compassionate Home Support The Growing Need for Connection in Hospice Care As people age, the need for connection and companionship becomes increasingly important. This is especially true for people who are nearing the end of life. Experts say it’s not unusual for seniors in hospice care to experience feelings of loneliness [...]
What are ADLs and IADLs: A Guide for Seniors
Understanding ADLs and IADLs: A Guide for Seniors As you navigate your senior care journey, you’ll like hear medical professionals, social workers and other senior care professionals refer to Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) and Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs) “ADLs are and IADLs refer to the skills necessary for people to live independently,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder [...]
Supporting Seniors: Effective Aging in Place
Supporting Seniors: Effective Aging in Place Challenges Faced by Seniors Aging in Place Do your older loved ones have everything they need to remain in their home as they age? According to a new study, the answer is probably no. The study, conducted by Gallup and West Health, showed 60% of Americans agree that more needs to be done [...]
Healthy Aging: Importance of Staying Hydrated
Healthy Aging: Importance of Staying Hydrated Understanding Hydration and Its Importance for Seniors Water is more than a refreshing thirst-quencher - especially for seniors. As the temperature rises, so does the risk of dehydration, which affects the body’s ability to function normally. Older people are at higher risk of dehydration, because older bodies have less ability to hold on [...]
Navigating End-of-Life Care: Home Care and Hospice Together
Navigating End-of-Life Care: Home Care and Hospice Together Understanding the Importance of End-of-Life Care If you’re familiar with hospice, you know that providers are God-sends during an emotional and stressful time - providing pain management as well as compassionate support and comfort to patients and their families. “Navigating end-of-life situations is never easy, but families don’t have to do [...]
Understanding Aging Parents’ Care Options Today
Understanding Aging Parents' Care Options Today The Importance of Understanding Senior Care Options Your mom has lived independently in your family home for nearly 50 years, but it’s getting harder for her to take care of the house and herself. What are your options? “If you’re in this situation, you’re not alone. Most seniors want to remain in their [...]
5 Benefits of Home Care Transportation Services for Seniors
5 Benefits of Home Care Transportation Services for Seniors Recognizing the Warning Signs: When Seniors Should Stop Driving Do your aging loved ones drive much slower than the speed limit? Does they get lost when driving familiar routes? Have you noticed unexplained dents or scratches on her car? If you answered yes to any of those questions, it’s probably [...]
Alzheimer’s Disease: What the Numbers Reveal
Alzheimer’s Disease: What the Numbers Reveal Alzheimer's Disease: What to Know Did you know that brain changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease can begin to occur 10. 15 or even 20 years before symptoms like memory loss become noticeable? “Most people know that Alzheimer’s is a cruel disease, but there’s a lot about the disease that people don’t understand,” said [...]
Home Care for Veterans: What You Need to Know
Home Care for Veterans: What You Need to Know The Importance of Home Care for Veterans Our Veterans courageously served our nation and, as they age, it’s our honor to serve them - helping them live safely and independently in their homes for as long as possible. “At HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN), we’re committed to providing exceptional home care [...]
Essential Tips for Traveling with Seniors: A Guide for Family Road Trips
Essential Tips for Traveling with Seniors: A Guide for Family Road Trips Key Considerations for a Smooth Journey with Seniors Are your senior loved ones traveling with you on this summer’s family vacation? “Lots of great memories are made on summer road trips, so it’s wonderful when grandma and grandpa are able to travel with the rest of the [...]
Arthritis Management: How to Support Seniors with Everyday Tasks
Arthritis Management: How to Support Seniors with Everyday Tasks Understanding Arthritis Management in Seniors Arthritis is beginning to take a toll on your mom - it’s difficult for her to get out of her chair, she has trouble buttoning her blouse and she can no longer open tightly closed jars. “We work with many seniors who have arthritis, so [...]
Exploring Jobs After Retirement: Finding Your Encore Career
Exploring Jobs After Retirement: Finding Your Encore Career You worked hard. You achieved your professional goals. You saved enough money to retire early and comfortably. You love traveling, playing golf and spending time with your family, but you’re also looking for more – maybe a meaningful encore career. Finding Fulfillment: Jobs After Retirement in Caregiving “Professional caregiving is a [...]
The Senior Driver Dilemma: How to Approach Conversations About Driving
The Senior Driver Dilemma: How to Approach Conversations About Driving Understanding the Senior Driver Dilemma It’s one of the hardest things older people have to do - give up their car keys. “Seniors equate driving with independence - that’s why it’s so hard for them to admit it’s time to stop,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations director at [...]
Understanding Who Pays for Home Care: Exploring Your Options
Understanding Who Pays for Home Care: Exploring Your Options Signs Your Loved One May Need Home Care Your mom has lived safely and independently in her home for almost 50 years, but you’re now seeing signs that she may need help - she’s not styling her hair, there’s spoiled food in the fridge and unpaid bills on the counter. [...]
Aging and Driving: Should Your Aging Loved Ones Be Driving?
Aging and Driving: Should Your Aging Loved Ones Be Driving? Understanding the Importance of Driving for Seniors It’s one of the hardest things older people have to do - give up their car keys. “It’s one of the most difficult discussions that families will have with senior loved ones, because they equate driving with independence.” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder [...]
Raising Awareness for Parkinson’s Disease: What You Need to Know
Raising Awareness for Parkinson's Disease: What You Need to Know Muhammed Ali. Alan Alda. Linda Ronstadt. Michael J. Fox. George H.W. Bush. Robin Williams. What do all of these people have in common? Parkinson’s disease. Understanding Parkinson's Disease Parkinson’s disease is a chronic brain disease that affects movement, balance and coordination. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, more than one [...]
When is Home Care Needed? Recognizing the Signs for Your Loved Ones
When is Home Care Needed? Recognizing the Signs for Your Loved Ones Understanding the Importance of Home Care She hasn't said anything, but you suspect your mom is struggling to take care of herself and her home. "Older people rarely ask for help. They're afraid of losing their independence, and they don't want to burden family members or friends," [...]
Can Exercise Reverse Frailty in Seniors? Science-Backed Ways to Build Strength
Can Exercise Reverse Frailty in Seniors? Science-Backed Ways to Build Strength Your mom is generally healthy but has started showing signs of frailty—losing weight, feeling weak, and sometimes struggling with balance. It's concerning, but the good news is that frailty isn’t inevitable. In fact, new research suggests that exercise and lifestyle changes can help seniors regain strength, reduce fall [...]