5 Common Health Conditions to Manage at Home
As we age, we will likely have at least one chronic health condition to manage. According to NCOA, 94.9% of adults age 60 and older have at least one condition while 78.7% have two or more health conditions. If you are trying to care for a senior and are employed, scheduling all the necessary doctor’s […]
Private Duty: 5 Short Term Solutions
Don’t underestimate the value and versatility of Private Duty Home Care. With a persistent assumption of being cost-prohibitive, Private Duty often gets dismissed as an option without considering all the benefits. While Private Duty is key to aging at home for the long term, its ability to save the day in short-term situations may be […]
Defining Success with Occupational Therapy
Don’t get them confused with physical therapists – Occupational Therapists are proven professionals making an impact on the daily lives of people of all ages. This less familiar form of therapy has been making a difference since 1917 and has continued to grow in popularity due to consistent results. From functional assessment through rewarding progress, […]
5 Benefits of Music for Seniors
There is just something about music. Within the first few notes of a song, we can be transported back to a place and time that we haven’t thought of in years. The beat can move us, body and soul, like nothing else we experience in a day. Music is magic for the older mind. From […]
Asking for Help Shows Strength
Asking for Help is a Sign of Strength Asking for help is not a sign of weakness. (Read that again.) Adult daycare, respite services, private duty home care, and assisted living in Florida are not the enemy. Caregivers are worthy of the time and energy needed for self-care. Help does not equal failure. How can […]
The 5 C’s of Pets for Successful Aging
People need people. And apparently, people also need pets. More than half of older adults have a pet and the positive impacts of these constant companions are not to be ignored. Pet ownership and successful aging go together like Scooby and Shaggy (or Toto and Dorothy, or Lassie and Timmy… the list goes on). As […]
7 Secrets to Senior Home Safety
Most seniors want to age in place at home. We all get that, right? Home – with our own stuff, familiar surroundings, negotiable floor space (most of the time), and plenty of privacy. But what about when a family has concerns about safety, mobility, and the ability of a loved one to complete activities of […]
Aging: What’s So Good About It?
What’s so great about getting older? Well, as the old saying goes – it’s better than the alternative. When you think about it, there are many positive benefits to aging. And sometimes it’s nice to be reminded of what we have to look forward to. There’s no reason to dread getting older. Evidence shows that […]
7 Easy Changes for a Healthier 2025
Welcome to a brand-new year! 365 days of adventure await, and you are ready to take on each and every one. Or are you? Feeling less energetic these days? The holidays are a hard time to start healthy new habits – but a brand new year? It’s the perfect time for a healthier 2025! Often, […]
Healthy Aging: Genetics or Environmental
Do you ever find yourself thinking about what healthy aging will look like for you? Sure, genetics are a factor, but surprisingly, not as much as you may think. Studies show about 90% of our health relies on our environment, including nutrition, stress levels, sleep habits, and physical activity. We can’t change our genes. But […]