Helping Seniors Through The Holiday Blues
by Home Health Care in CT on November 13, 2018The holidays offer many opportunities to spend quality time with family and friends. If you are a caregiver or family member of an aging loved one, you may observe a change in their mood or behavior during this time. You may notice unusual signs of fatigue or sadness or perhaps limited interest in the holiday…continue reading
5 Travel Tips for Seniors This Holiday Season
by Home Health Care in CT on November 6, 2018The holiday season brings new memories and ignites old ones. It’s filled with food, fun, and sometimes traveling to visit family or friends. If your elderly loved one is visiting or traveling, you want to be certain they make it to their destination safe and sound. The following are useful tips for keeping your loved…continue reading
Tips For Managing Daylight Savings With Older Adults
by Home Health Care in CT on October 30, 2018This coming early Sunday morning, Daylight Savings Time will come to and end. We will turn our clocks back one hour and daylight hours will shorten in the afternoon, and then eventually the morning as we approach winter. As this shift occurs, the likelihood for injury increases. Here are some ways to prevent injuries: Be…continue reading
Technology Solutions For Aging In Place
by Home Health Care in CT on October 23, 2018Many older people want to age in place. Staying in their own environment provides peace and solace when time changes abilities and health. One of the things that caregivers and family members can do is help their older loved one maintain their well-being and medical care. Technology can make it easier and cheaper for aging…continue reading
Aging In Place Checklist For Seniors
by Home Health Care in CT on October 16, 2018The air is growing cool and crisper. The days are getting shorter and shorter. As we adjust to the changes in autumn, it’s a good time to take action to ensure the safety and wellness of those adults who are aging in place. The following can help them – and you – prepare. The season…continue reading
5 Tips to Age In Place Successfully
by Home Health Care in CT on October 9, 2018Research has shown overwhelmingly that nine in ten seniors wish to age in place. For some, achieving that goal requires help and can be especially challenging for those living alone. While caregivers can certainly help a loved one age in place for a time, there’s no guarantee that a caregiver will be able to provide…continue reading