Glaucoma – What Seniors Need to Know
1 - Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness in the United States and the world. According to BrightFocus, a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to help defeat Alzheimer’s disease, macular degeneration, and glaucoma, more than three million Americans are living with glaucoma. 2.7 million of those [...]
Approaching 2021 with Good Intentions – Self-Care Resolutions for In-Home Care Recipients
There are a number of reasons people seek out the help of in-home caregivers. Whether living with chronic illness, recovering from surgery, or learning new routines to maintain independence while aging, caregivers offer needed relief for many people, young and old. Many times, the transition to in-home care can [...]
How to Sleep with Back Pain
This blog was written by Andrew Warren from Mattress Clarity. You can learn more about their business here and find the original post here. If you’ve ever had to deal with back pain, you know just how hard it can be on both daily activities and your sleep schedule. [...]
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We are a new kind of in-home care. We believe the right care has the power to not only maintain but also enrich anyone's quality of life. And that's our goal. Enrich the lives of our clients and our caregivers. caregivers make the difference Our caregivers [...]
Avoiding Holiday Burnout for Caregivers
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 [...]
Routine Flexibility Keeps You Happier at Home
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 [...]
Getting in the Spirit – Engaging Halloween Activities for Seniors
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 [...]
Encouraging Seniors to Monitor Their Health with Tech
As people age, there are more health-related details to keep track of during the course of a normal day. To that extent, keeping track of habits, symptoms, and experiences between doctors’ visits can feel overwhelming. Many people, regardless of age, have a hard time remembering how they felt a [...]
Safe Ways to Enjoy the Fall Season
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 [...]
Honoring Veterans with Dignified In-Home Care
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 [...]