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Stroke Recovery Steps Include Options for Home Care
Stokes affect millions of Americans each year. More than 800,000 strokes are reported in the US each year; they are the leading cause of long-term disability and the third leading cause of death, according to the National Institutes of Health. Nearly ¾ of all strokes occur in people aged 65 and over, and the risk…
Read MoreMusic Makes the World Go ‘Round
Independent living for aging adults can often mean a mundane life. As an independent living aide, you can choose to keep life as it is, or help improve the quality of life for your charge. Getting your client moving and enjoying life can increase their ability for independent living and their quality of life. Providing…
Read MoreUsing Music to Benefit Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care
Science and behavioral health experts have proven music provides a form of therapy for people with Alzheimer’s. General benefits of listening to music for all people include: Listening to music and playing music can help keep the brain healthy. It is an exercise for the brain, therefore it can help with mental sharpness, much like…
Read MoreSeniors and the Internet: Online Safety Practices Are Key
Older adults are embracing digital technology in greater numbers than ever before. Smartphones, social media, e-readers, and the internet are all growing in popularity among seniors 65 and over, according to the latest figures from the Pew Research Center. Since 2013, more than half the senior population in the US has been going online on…
Read MoreStrategies for Alzheimer’s or Dementia Care
Being a personal care assistant for someone with Alzheimer’s Disease or Dementia has its advantages. It is a position of honor to help someone who has memory issues to maintain independence in their home. Even through the difficulties caretakers face, there is a certain dignity they can give their charge. As people age, maintaining their…
Read MoreProvide Sufficient Independent Living at Home
What’s more important than making sure your loved one is well cared for as they age, especially if he or she is at home? Knowing that a parent or a spouse is safe and has his or her needs provided is priceless when you aren’t available. Lares knows you need to have time outside of…
Read MoreService Spotlight: Residential Concierge and Consultation
We are often asked “What makes Lares Home Care different from other home care agencies?” “Lots of things!” we want to shout — but for now, we’d like to elaborate on one service we offer that people may not be aware of: overseeing your residential services and providing assistance with additional care services when necessary.…
Read MoreSimply the Blues or Something More?
Recognizing and Fighting Depression in Seniors In the oft quoted words of Kenny Wayne Shepherd: “Everyone gets the blues.” Temporary feelings of sadness, commonly referred to as “the blues,” usually last only a day or two, and are not a cause for concern. But when a loved one seems stuck in the same sad mood…
Read More6 Benefits of Home Health Care Services for your Aging Loved One
Making the decision on whether to keep your loved one at home as they age or to have them enter an assisted living facility has too many pros and cons to name only a few and make a decision. While there are some benefits that tip the scales for many families, there many reasons to…
Read MoreBenefits of Independent Living for Seniors
For many aging adults, the thought of living in an assisted living facility is not their first option or an ideal plan, rather it’s staying where they have lived for years. There are many benefits to this, but it does involve some diligence to keeping your family member or loved one comfortable and with all…
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