How do you prepare financially to stay in your home?

by seniorh1 | Dec 5, 2014 | Blog

I’ve talked to many groups and many seniors over the past 11 years about homecare services and options. The vast majority are emphatic that they want to stay living in their own homes for as long as possible, however when you ask them if they have financially prepared...

The mental and physical health benefits of volunteering

by seniorh1 | Dec 1, 2014 | Blog

Did you know that volunteering is good for you? It is! Volunteering has many mental and physical health benefits. Volunteering increases self-confidence, doing good things for others makes you feel better about yourself, boosting self-esteem and life satisfaction....

3 Critical Steps for Fall Prevention in Seniors

by seniorh1 | Nov 20, 2014 | Blog

We all remember the iconic late night commercial that was widely circulated in the 1980’s of the senior lady falling and saying…wait for it…you know this one, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up.” Unfortunately, falls in seniors are no laughing matter.  As our parents age...

Fall Prevention in Seniors Step 1: Review Health & Safety

by seniorh1 | Nov 4, 2014 | Blog

There are basic things surrounding health and safety that can be done to help prevent falls around the home.Review Medications: A good place to start is medications. Does your loved one take 3 or more medications daily? Multiple medications can cause dizziness,...

Fall Prevention in Seniors Step 2: Determine Abilities

by seniorh1 | Nov 3, 2014 | Blog

Your parent’s or other senior loved ones’ abilities can affect their risk of having a fall. Do they have trouble with the following tasks:Reaching overhead? Put commonly used items within easy reach. Move them to lower shelves and cabinets. If they must reach...