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Respite Care: A Hand When You Need It
Home care is not just for seniors. Most people skim right over an ad for a home care company thinking it’s something they’ll look into for their parents someday, or even for themselves but not until they’re much older. But contrary to popular belief, given the right circumstances, anyone could find themselves needing a hand…
Read MoreMore Ways Companionship Benefits Those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Increasing the quality of life for those with Alzheimer’s through common activities and consistency can be possible with these few relatively easy tips. Common activities may or may not be an easy thing to start with someone who has Alzheimer’s, but if you’re a companion who knows the family and can find out the patient’s…
Read MoreBenefits of Having Companions for Those with Alzheimer’s or Dementia
Your family member has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or dementia and you wonder what you can do to help him or her live life to the highest quality possible. While getting medical treatment and keeping up with your family member’s medical health will be beneficial to their well being, making sure they also have companionship…
Read MoreGoing Away? A before-you-go checklist for anyone caring for an aging relative
For many, summer is traditionally vacation season – the kids are out of school, the office workload is often a bit lighter, and responsibilities are less, right? If you are caring for or overseeing an aging relative, thoughts of vacation raise questions — What will we do with Dad? Can Aunt Linda go two weeks…
Read MoreSimple Changes Can Prevent Falls Risks at Home
According to the Centers for Disease Control, one in three older adults sustains a fall every year. In fact, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries in older adults. In 2013, more than 2.5 million non-fatal falls were treated in emergency rooms in the U.S. National health statistics show that while…
Read MoreLook No Further than Lares Home Care for Independent Living
Your aging loved one wants independent living and you want to give it to them, but you are concerned that they may get lonely as you are busy. It would set your mind at ease, knowing that you could have someone to check in on them regularly and help to keep them from getting lonely.…
Read MoreActive Seniors May Still Need Assistance
Summer’s here, and while the season is usually associated with kicking back and relaxing, as a rule it is actually the season we are the most active. There is more to do, and more to be done, and the weather amplifies the effort required, especially for seniors who often have difficulty regulating their body temperature.…
Read MoreKeep your Loved One at Home with Home Health Care Services
Home is the best and most familiar place for people to be as they age. Finding the best fit for your loved one can be challenging, but there are some options beyond putting them in a nursing home. It is comfortable, has their personal belongings and they have all the memories from their time living…
Read MoreBaby Boomers And Home Health Care
The current healthcare system in the United States is in extremely poor condition. With baby boomers retiring it will be depleted in no time. The need for Lares Home health care service is more important than ever before. The wave of aging Baby Boomers will reshape the healthcare system forever. There will be more people enjoying…
Read MoreSigns Of Caregiver’s Stress
The stress of day-to-day care, watching your loved one’s health deteriorate, and having to make difficult decisions about long-term care can leave anyone feeling overwhelmed and exhausted. No matter how strong and resilient you are, you’re still likely to have problems with certain aspects of Lares Home Care Alzheimer’s/dementia care. Recognizing the signs of caregiver stress…
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