Navigating Hospital Stays: A Guide for Seniors and Loved Ones
Any senior experiencing a prolonged illness may find hospital stays extremely difficult, but they can also be frightening. For loved ones, there are several things to take into account to make sure their experience is seamless and enjoyable, from how prescriptions will be managed to efficiently interacting with healthcare professionals. We’ll go over some crucial […]
Quick Tips for Decluttering the Bathroom for Seniors with Alzheimer’s
When seniors with Alzheimer’s disease live in a clean and decluttered environment, they tend to have a more peaceful existence overall. Decluttering is a big task, however, so it can help to start in small spaces. One space that is good to declutter for Alzheimer’s patients is their bathroom and Alzheimer’s care providers can help. […]
How Home Care Assistance Makes Transportation Easier for Seniors
Independence and mobility are two essential factors for seniors who want to live active and fulfilling lives. But as seniors age, transportation becomes a bigger challenge. That’s especially true when they need to stop driving. Home care assistance can be the answer for seniors who find themselves dealing with these sorts of challenges. Transportation Help […]
FEBRUARY HIGH FIVE!
This month’s High Five goes out to Patricia Erving! Although Patricia has been with Fresh Perspective Home Care for a short time, she has had a big impact! Patricia consistently steps up to help out on short notice with Clients, picks up extra shifts, and always provides quality care with compassion and integrity. Her Clients […]
How to Stay on Top of Senior Health
Altering your lifestyle as you age can be a necessary part of life, especially for a senior. Diet changes, exercise habits, new medications, all of these may be necessary to change in order to remain at an optimal health level as you or your loved one ages. If you are caring for a senior in […]
FEBRUARY 2024 FRESH PERSPECTIVE TEAM UPDATE
Congratulations to our newest Caregivers. We are proud to welcome you to the Fresh Perspective Home Care Team! Laurie Wintersteen Bre Bolen Jennifer Hicks Gillian Sorgenfrei Autumn Meachum Happy Birthday Wishes: 02/01 – Angie Honer 02/06 – Kwabena Boateng 02/13 – Kelly Kroll 02/15 – Prince Rush 02/26 – Denise McGrail And a BIG […]
Six of the Biggest Challenges Family Caregivers Face
Being a family caregiver is a huge responsibility and family members take on that role without batting an eye. The challenges that they face are heavy, however, and at times family caregivers need a lot more help than they might have expected they would at first. 24-hour home care services can offer a variety of […]
How to Help Seniors with COPD Breathe Easier at Home
COPD, or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, offers some unique challenges to aging adults. It keeps them from breathing well, which causes a variety of other issues, too. Creating an environment at home that is safe and that supports good respiratory health is essential for aging adults who have COPD. Senior home care can make this […]
Four Top Tips to Help Seniors Deal with Shorter Days
Fall and winter means shorter days and a lot more darkness, even during the day. Shorter days have a significant impact on mental health for people of all ages, but it can be even more complicated for aging adults. Having help from home care professionals can make dealing with shorter days a lot easier and […]
How Does Yoga Help Seniors Manage Stress More Effectively?
So many people believe that when seniors get to their golden years, there’s not much going on to cause stress and strife in their lives. After all, retirement is supposed to be a relaxing and carefree time for aging adults. Unfortunately, the reality is that stress is just as much a problem for aging adults […]
