Category Archive for: ‘Disability’
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National Diabetes Month
October is National Diabetes Month; the vision of the American Diabetes Association (ADA) is that everyone can enjoy a life that is free of diabetes and all the burdens that come with it. They want to raise awareness of the ever-increasing incidence of this disease. There …
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When is Home Health Care Needed?
Seniors It is no surprise that 90% of Americans want to age in place – at home. Now more than ever, medical experts agree that aging in place is the best choice. It’s healthier. It’s more flexible. In fact, we typically think of senior citizens …
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Multi-Generational Design: A Smart Residential Investment
Here are some surprising statistics that will affect the current housing market: 16% of Floridians have disabilities. That’s 2,675,000 individuals whose physical or mental capacity is less than perfect. At the same time, 10,000 baby boomers in America are turning 65 daily. The reality of …
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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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 …
