5 Steps to Better Brain Health
June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. The Alzheimer’s Association highlights this month to encourage all Americans to be aware of their brain health. With over 7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s, it’s a good time to remember that brain health is important and there are some risk factors we can control. The greatest […]
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 […]
Beating the Holiday Blues
Coping with the Holiday Blues in Seniors The holidays can be a tough time of year for seniors. Whether separated from family by distance or overwhelmed by the increase in visitors, older people can find the holidays emotionally difficult. Reminiscing about good times gone by or traditions that have faded away can lead to holiday […]
Home Care: What’s the Difference?
Older adults want to stay at home. Nearly 90% of seniors want to stay at home as they age, making home care services of all kinds necessary to support safety and independence. When you are considering services to help an aging loved one stay at home, get familiar with the services that are available. Also, […]
Occupational Therapy: Making a Difference in Dementia
Aging is a tricky business. Independence is the goal and it seems to slip slowly out of reach at a faster pace. One fall leads to another… frustrating. If you are caring for an aging parent, you can totally relate. It’s hard to watch the ones we love become frail. We wish there was a […]
A Common Scenario: Medicare Home Health Care or Private Duty Home Care?
A Common Scenario: Medicare Home Health Care or Private Duty Home Care? No one said the “Golden Years” would be easy but thank goodness Brevard County has a wealth of senior resources to get us through! One valuable resource to seniors in our area is the availability of home health care and we have quite […]
Simplifying Home Health Care Services
Simplifying Home Health Care Services Home Health Services in the State of Florida are performed in many different ways. Home health services can be delivered by licensed and registered providers as well as independent health care providers. These providers include: Home Health Providers in Florida Home Health Agencies Nurse Registries Hospices Home Medical Equipment Providers […]