Passionate Professionals - Compassionate Care
Aquatic therapy is a great solution for seniors to exercise regularly while reducing the impact on joints. We know that regular exercise and staying active is key to aging well and staying healthy. Associated with an improved overall wellness, reduced risk of falls, dementia prevention, and even a lower risk […]
How do you know when you can no longer provide the care your loved one needs? These indicators may signal that it’s time to move to memory care. Beyond forgetfulness, dementia symptoms can include delusions, agitation, extreme personality changes, confusion, and disorientation that can put you and your loved ones […]
Considered to be the model for quality, compassionate care for people facing a life-limiting illness or injury, hospice care involves a team-oriented approach to expert care, pain management, and emotional and spiritual support expressly tailored to the patient’s needs and wishes. Hospice focuses on caring, not curing and in most cases […]
Whether your senior loved one is dealing with the loss of a spouse, experiencing the grieving process, struggling with family conflict, or declining health, emotional and physical stress can have a big impact on their mental health. If untreated, elderly depression can lead to early death and lower quality of […]
As the Staffing Coordinator, Nick pairs caregivers with local health care agencies who need an extra helping hand. It’s important to him that the company he works for aligns with his personal values, and A Place at Home does just that. “I’m able to help people every day and we’re […]
Trees hold significant symbolism which represents our strong dedication to compassionate care for seniors in our community. The Tree of Life concept spans multiple schools of thought, running through art, religion, and literature. In essence, the Tree of Life represents the intertwining of all living things. At A Place at […]
About 70 percent of today’s seniors will need some type of long-term care. Unfortunately, Medicare doesn’t cover everything that a senior may require. Let’s look at some places where Medicare falls short so you can successfully prepare for future health care needs–and avoid unwelcome surprises. Medicare Limitations and Senior Care Options Important […]
Odillia Magut has been named A Place at Home’s February Caregiver of the Month. While Odillia has only been a CNA for four months, she is no stranger to caring for others. She has dedicated nearly three decades to taking care of her older relatives, including her mother-in-law. During her […]
With the increased population of seniors in our society, caregivers have become some of the most significant people in supporting the lives of seniors. Seniors often need companionship, laundry services, shopping assistance, and physical therapy. While caregivers may be essential to the well-being of seniors, they need to know the […]
Shena has dedicated the past 17 years to being a caregiver. Her genuine compassion for others has nabbed her Caregiver of the Month for January. Shena has been passionate about caring for others ever since her childhood. “When I was a little kid, I used to volunteer whenever I could. […]