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 […]
Why Case Management? Real Life Examples Part 1
In 2020, about 1 in 6 people in the United States were age 65 and over. Along with explosive growth in older populations, family dynamics have required a complete reimagining of retirement, aging plans, and family systems. For overwhelmed adult children trying to provide care from afar to seniors struggling to remain independent without a […]
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 […]
Let’s Talk About End-of-Life Plans
If you have ever joked that you would be late to your own funeral, this information may be for you. Planning for end-of-life doesn’t sound like a particularly fun topic, however, it can be one of the most important conversations you have. Taking the time to think about and write down your wishes is empowering […]
Elder Abuse: What Can You Do?
Almost one in ten adults over the age of 60 are abused, neglected, or financially exploited according to the National Institute on Aging. Abuse includes any intentional act that causes harm or a serious risk of harm to a vulnerable adult. It can happen anytime, anywhere, to anyone, but particularly the most vulnerable members of […]
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 […]