Top Ten Fall Prevention Tips
“Each year, one in every three adults age 65 and older falls. Falls can lead to moderate to severe injuries, such as hip fractures and head traumas, and are the leading cause of injury death among senior citizens 65 and older. In 2007, 18,334 adults …
We have moved!
For those of you desiring to come and chat with us at our office, we have moved to (hopefully) make it easier for you to come see us. We are now located at 2511 9th St. N in St. Petersburg, down the street from Rollin’ …
It’s All In One’s Perspective
As a caregiver you often execute your responsibilities from your own perspective. The logistics and the services you provide are implemented, in part, in relation to your other everyday tasks and duties. It is important early in your relationship to look at your responsibilities from …
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Tips for Communicating with Seniors
1. Speak Clearly and Distinctly: Almost 30% of persons older than 65 have some sort of hearing loss so be sure to speak a little louder, a little slower, but not too much of either because then you may come off as condescending. Use a gentle and …
Why Home Care? Lower Costs, Higher Efficiency
If you’ve been exploring options for new means of care for your loved one, you’ve probably realized that institutional care comes with a hefty price tag. According to recent data provided by John Hancock Financial, the average annual cost of care in the United States …
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Companionship for the Elderly
In home care for companionship can be used to supplement existing senior care services, or it can be used as a compassionate way to help maintain the mental and emotional health of an elderly person who has few companions. This is a critical need, as …
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Caregiver Respite: It Is Not a Luxury, But As Research Shows a Necessity
An important, sometimes overlooked service provided by our homemaker and companion services agency is caregiver respite. Just how important is respite care? Far more than you may imagine. In fact, research indicates for those who are caregivers, hiring a qualified home companion care agency like …
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Preventing Falls In The Home
According to the National Safety Council (NSC), persons over the age of 65 have the highest mortality rate from injuries. In fact, among older adults, injuries cause more deaths than either pneumonia or diabetes. In terms of deadly injuries, surprising as it may seem, falls …
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