Six Things to Pack in an Emergency Kit
If a blizzard, flood, hurricane, tornado, or other natural disaster hit, how prepared are your parents? Government agencies urge people to have an emergency kit prepared in advance of any storm or natural disaster. These are the six things you need to make sure are in that kit. #1 – Water Make sure there is…
Read MoreGenerations Home Healthcare Participates in “Cupid Crew”
Generations Home Healthcare is proud to announce that we will be partnering with Wish of a Lifetime on Valentine’s Day this year to participate in a wonderful Valentine’s Day event called “Cupid Crew”. Seven years ago, Wish of a Lifetime, a nonprofit organization that grants wishes to senior citizens nationwide, attempted to decrease that isolation,…
Read MoreWe Love to Celebrate Our Client’s Special Occasions
Generations Home Healthcare loves to celebrate special occasions with our clients. January 10th, 2020 was a very important day for our client, Ms. M – our team made a surprise visit to her home to help her celebrate her 100th birthday! She looked radiant in her golden birthday tiara and was very excited about the…
Read MorePersuading Your Parents to Sign Up for Homecare Is Easy With These Steps
Some older adults are hesitant to sign up for homecare. They feel that needing a caregiver’s help signals an end to their independence. Make sure your parents know that caregivers are there to ensure your parents remain independent in their home. That’s the first step. From there, these steps will help persuade your parents that…
Read MoreFive Ways to Get Your Mom Involved in Her Community
Volunteering is more than helpful to others, it’s good for your mom’s health. According to the Corporation for National & Community Service, older adults who volunteered had lower rates of disability and mobility issues and improved mental and physical well-being. Depression is one area that studies have looked at. People who volunteer often have lower…
Read MoreAging at Home Isn’t Just a Dream Goal, Here’s How to Make It Happen
So many senior citizens want to age in their homes. It’s familiar. They know the repairs that are done and need doing. They know their neighbors and the community. There’s a level of comfort in knowing what’s available for transportation, activities, and services. As your parents age, you may worry about them being in their…
Read MoreWhat Impact Does Diabetes Have on Vision?
When your older family member was diagnosed with diabetes, their doctor may have advised them to have their eyes checked more frequently than people without diabetes need to. There’s good reason for seniors with diabetes to be more diligent about eye exams. Diabetes can have some serious affects on vision, including vision loss. Having an…
Read MoreSubdural Hematomas Can Be a Result of Falls
You may be aware that former president Jimmy Carter recently suffered a fall. In fact, he fell twice during the month of October 2019. Both falls resulted in injuries. One fall caused a fractured pelvis and the other a cut on the head that required 14 stitches. Unfortunately, the falls also caused a subdural hematoma,…
Read MoreKeep Your Elderly Parent Healthy This Winter
Chronic health issues can affect aging adults all year, but the winter season can add additional challenges in managing your aging mom or dad’s exposure to germs and injurious situations. Keeping an aging loved one healthy during the winter weather will take all your abilities and resources, but it’s worth it when your elderly parent…
Read MoreFour Things to Do When You Suspect Your Senior Needs More Help
At some point, your senior is going to need a little more help than she currently needs. Your own intuition will likely start to clue you in before you consciously realize what’s going on. At that point, you need to investigate and start putting a plan together. Take Stock of What Your Senior Needs The…
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