In-Home Care: Vital Assistance for Managing Heart Disease
In-home care provides regular monitoring of vital signs and medication management to help elderly patients effectively manage heart disease.
Personal Care at Home: Medication Management & Senior Health
How Personal Care at Home services can provide assistance in organizing medication, promoting better health, and preventing medication-related risks.
Color Therapy With Companion Care at Home
Color therapy may also be referred to as chromotherapy, and it isn’t just for kids or teens; it’s for seniors, too. If your senior is looking for something soothing to do, they may benefit from coloring for just a few minutes daily. This is an activity that companion care at home can help set up […]
Senior Home Care Tips to Lower Energy Costs This Winter
Increasingly cold winters have caused homeowners to see higher bills for the last several years. In 2022 alone the average cost of electricity went up 5%. For seniors that are aging in place those increased costs can take a bite out of the household budget. But for many seniors turning down the thermostat isn’t a […]
Alzheimer’s Care – Facts About Alzheimer’s
After a senior parent is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, family members usually have a lot of questions. That’s normal. It’s good for family and friends of a senior who has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s to educate themselves about the disease. There are currently more than 6 million seniors living with Alzheimer’s, but that number is expected […]
Information for Our Clients
Jewish Community Services (JCS) receives funds from The Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany to support social services for Nazi victims. This funding enables JCS to provide financial subsidies for home care to eligible Holocaust survivors in our community. This financial assistance is not guaranteed and is based on current levels of funding and […]
Tips for Managing Sundowning
Late afternoon and early evening can be difficult for some people with Alzheimer’s disease who may experience sundowning (restlessness, agitation, irritability, or confusion). These symptoms can begin or worsen as daylight starts to fade—often just when tired caregivers need a break. Sundowning can continue into the night, making it hard for people with Alzheimer’s to […]
Help Seniors Adjust After A Hospital Stay With Post-Hospital Care
It’s not unusual for seniors that are aging at home to end up having to stay in the hospital at some point. Often times, seniors can fall, have a stroke or heart attack, or contract an illness that means staying in the hospital for treatment. Because intensive medical care isn’t as needed after being released […]
Skilled Nursing Care – Stroke Warning Signs and Getting Treatment for a Stroke
It’s vitally important that family caregivers are aware of the warning signs of a stroke so that they can help their aging adults have the best results possible.
Autumn Safety Tips for Family Caregivers
The fall season is coming up. And autumn can be a dangerous time of the year for anyone, especially seniors. Here is what you can do to make sure your loved one is safe. Use Caution When Driving Wet leaves can be slippery as ice, so try to drive during the day, when the sunlight […]
