Preventing Caregiver Burnout
As part of our mission to provide the highest quality in-home care services to communities throughout the United States, AmeriCare works to ensure that the caregivers we recommend to our clients are happy and healthy. An important aspect of being a well-rounded caregiver is recognizing and acknowledging the signs [...]
Battling COVID Isolation with the Companionship of Pets
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 [...]
Connecting with Seniors – Ways to Help Your Aging Loved One Stay Engaged and Positive During Covid-19
There is no doubt that we are facing difficult and uncertain times. The spread of Covid-19 has caused several disruptions in regular socializing behavior and daily routines. We see it when we turn on the news, check social media, and even during casual conversations with co-workers and friends. Unfortunately, [...]
Assessing Your Risk for Heat Stroke
As we move into the dog days of summer, it’s important to keep sun safety in mind. From daily walks or exercise to gardening to socializing outside, there are a number of reasons you or a loved one may be out in the sun this summer. While it’s important [...]
The Role of In-Home Care for Brain and Spinal Cord Injury Recovery
Recovering from the effects of a traumatic brain injury (TBI) or spinal cord injury (SCI) can feel incredibly overwhelming, and at times, hopeless. But with some proper coordination, there’s no reason why anyone recovering can’t lead a fulfilled life. Coordinating Effective Care for Brain or Spinal Cord [...]
In Home Care for Cancer Treatment and Recovery
Many times, people undergoing cancer treatments spend only short periods of time in the hospital and then return home in-between patient visits. While at the hospital, patients battling cancer receive a lot of help with basic activities to ensure their safety and wellness, but at home, they may not [...]
In-Home Care is a Key Factor in Successful Recovery from Surgery
We often discuss the important role in-home care plays for helping aging adults maintain independence and healthy habits, but it is also incredibly valuable for surgery recovery. There are many types of invasive surgeries that require extended recovery periods and temporary lifestyle changes to ensure an effective healing process. [...]
Unique Ways to Celebrate Older Americans Month
The Administration for Community Living (ACL), a division of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, seeks to maximize the independence, well-being, and health of older adults, people with disabilities across the lifespan, and their families and caregivers by coordinating resources and programs to meet the unique needs [...]
Celebrating International Jazz Day with Music Therapy
Did you know that April 30 is International Day of Jazz? In November 2011, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) officially designated April 30 as International Jazz Day in order to highlight jazz and its diplomatic role of uniting people in all corners of the globe.(JazzDay) [...]
Protecting Seniors from Scammers
As individuals start to receive Covid-19 stimulus checks and other forms of support during these uncertain times, we feel it’s important to revisit fraud security precautions for seniors. The truth is, scammers often disproportionately target elderly people. Why Are Seniors More at Risk? According to the [...]