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What is supposed to be a joy-filled season, can feel incredibly stressful for friends and family members providing in-home care for a loved one. The pressure to create the perfect holiday experience on top of the day-to-day activities that come with caring for someone with long-term illness, dealing with surgical recovery, or advanced aging limitations can feel overwhelming. Join AmeriCare as we explore a few ways to ease the holiday burden for the caregivers in our lives. Help Simplify Holiday Activities When it comes to the holidays, it [...]

Helping Seniors Maintain Their Independence The idea of, “routine flexibility,” is a bit of an oxymoron, but is an integral part of what AmeriCare caregivers do best. AmeriCare owners pride themselves on their track record of empowering clients to maintain their independence while fulfilling their specific needs in service and caregiving. Experience You Can Trust AmeriCare Arizona owner David Kafora loves his ability to give his clients control of their schedule. David came to the AmeriCare franchise organization with 18 years of experience managing a senior community and [...]

Halloween doesn’t have to be all about the scares! This year consider spending some time with the aging loved ones in your life. There are many engaging and enriching activities you can participate in that don’t involve startling jumps or scream-inducing scares. Join AmeriCare as we review a few of our family-fun Halloween favorites for this season: 1 – Ghost Stories Older adults have a wealth of stories and we’re betting they’ve got a spooky tale or two to tell you. Consider asking about their real-life experiences with Halloween [...]

We’ve just experienced the Autumnal Equinox marking the first day of fall here in the northern hemisphere. As the equinox passes, our days become shorter and our nights longer. The vibrant colors of turning leaves and our switch to warmer clothing remind us of the impending winter months. When it comes to seasonal change, it’s important to get in the right mindset for the season ahead, especially if you live in an area with drastic changes in weather. To help you and your senior loved one prepare for [...]

According to AARP, 71% of 50 to 64-year old Americans want to keep living in their own homes as they age. For Americans aged 65 years or older, that percentage increases to 87%. (VeteranAid.org) American veterans make up a significant portion of this population, accounting for more than 14.3 million people (Living Veterans by Age Group, VA.gov). These men and women proudly served our nation and are incredibly deserving of dignified, well-rounded care that honors their sacrifice. Aligning Priorities in Care Many veterans have faced trying situations and [...]

As we’ve discussed in earlier posts, seniors living on their own are especially susceptible to the negative effects of social isolation. Social isolation, by definition, is more than just loneliness; it is a distinct lack of interactions with other people, which can negatively affect a person’s physical, mental, and social health. Did you know that social isolation could shorten a person’s life span? To learn more about social isolation, check out our article: Causes and Effects of Social Isolation. Breaking the Cycle of Loneliness When a person feels lonely, [...]