Understanding Hospice Respite Care
Facing end-of-life decisions for a loved one or family member is difficult. It’s a vulnerable time that can feel like surrender or giving up. When you are no longer looking to cure or slow an illness that a loved one faces, hospice respite care will provide compassionate assistance to [...]
National Puzzle Day – Celebrate and Stay Sharp
January 29, 2021 is National Puzzle Day and we’re here to help you celebrate! Puzzles actually encompass a number of games that require players to strategically assemble pieces to create a complete structure including word searches, jigsaw puzzles, Sudoku, crossword puzzles, 3D structure puzzles, and even Rubik’s cubes. Puzzles [...]
Top 15 Elderly Home Care Interview Questions
Top 15 Interview Questions You Should Ask a Potential Caregiver. Finding the right caregiver to care for your loved one can be a daunting task. Many families find themselves overwhelmed with the idea of holding caregiver interviews on their own, and don't know where to get started. A caregiver [...]
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. [...]
stay safe & connected @ home
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 [...]