Fall Prevention Week
Yesterday concluded Fall Prevention Week, so I thought I could talk a little about what fall prevention entails. I wrote about fall prevention last year, if you would like to check that out again. Today[...]
Emergency Preparedness with Pets
I wrote about some basic emergency preparedness a few days ago, but today I want to talk about something that may impact a lot of our clients: emergency preparedness when they have pets. This can[...]
Preparing for the Holidays
Every year I make a post like this about care during the holidays, but I still feel the need to post new ones. I will keep this short and sweet this year, and please call[...]
Emergency Preparedness
It is important to have emergency plans in place, especially when you have caregivers in your home. They need to know the plan so they can execute it. There are several aspects to this that[...]
More Respite Care Benefits
Last week, I wrote a little bit about how respite care can positively impact families. I did not quite get to all of the benefits of respite care, so I am going to continue that[...]
Respite Care
Of course, homecare helps our clients, but it also provides vital care to families. We have talked so much about caregiver burnout, and how dangerous it can be. So today we are going to talk[...]
Home Care and Cancer Patients
This blog has talked extensively about how we cater to different conditions that our clients may have. We have touched a little on cancer patients, but today we will discuss some of the benefits of[...]
How to Know if Being a Caregiver is Right for You
Are you considering becoming a caregiver? Here are some questions to ask yourself if you think this might be a career path for you. If you are a caregiver and you have any advice for[...]
Cleaning Aids for Older Adults
We talk a lot about letting older adults do what they can to maintain their independence. So, today we are going to discuss accessible cleaning tools and what to look for in those tools. Nancy[...]
Safety at Home
Our home care promotes safety in numerous ways. I actually did a whole mini-series on different safety-related topics, so if you want some more in-depth information, be sure to check that out. Today we will[...]
Ways to Mitigate Isolation in Older Adults
I have written about potential factors in the isolation of older adults. Today, we are going to discuss the different ways that we can mitigate isolation in older adults as a community effort. Quality Caregiving[...]
Factors in Senior Isolation Pt. 2
Yesterday, I wrote about some of the reasons why seniors become isolated as they age. While writing that post, I realized that I had a few more things to mention before I discussed the ways[...]
Factors in Senior Isolation
Isolation is a huge problem for seniors, and especially our clients. Let's talk today about some factors in senior isolation, and later this week we will discuss some ways to combat isolation. I want to[...]
Benefits of Home Care for Families
On this blog before, we have discussed the various ways that home care can benefit our clients. Mainly, we can facilitate our clients living comfortably at home for as long as possible. But what about[...]
Favorite Summer Snacks
I have written about summer nutrition before, but I wanted to quickly share some of my favorite snacks for summertime. These options keep me refreshed and provide me joy. This is not nutrition advice, always[...]
Routines and Older Adults
As we get older, we can naturally settle into routines. Routines also sometimes need to change as our health changes. Sometimes older adults can struggle with that change, so today let's talk about some do's[...]
Promoting Independence for Older Adults
A few days ago, we talked about a few of the ways that our caregivers promote independence for our clients. Today, we're going to continue talking about that topic, with a focus on how caregivers enable[...]
How Home Care Promotes Independence
I talk so much about how home care preserves the independence of our clients as it pertains to multiple different topics. However, I have not done a deeper dive on this in a long time.[...]
Referring Home Care to Patients
This blog is mostly about how people can improve their loved one's lives with home care. Today we are going to talk about how health care providers can improve their patients' lives by giving them[...]
UV Awareness Month
July is UV Awareness Month! We have previously talked about heat safety, so let's talk about UV safety steps that older adults can take this summer. Like heat safety, UV safety is very important for[...]
Home Care for Older Adults with Alzheimer’s
We help clients with all different conditions, however there are some specific ways that people with Alzheimer's can be helped by home care. And, if you remember, a few weeks ago we talked about Alzheimer's[...]
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month and today I wanted to share a little bit about some resources you can use when learning about brain health. For starters, there's this great page by the[...]
The Hygiene Struggles of Older Adults
Older adults often have hygiene struggles that can come with various conditions. At CareBuilders, we assess each individual for the level of independence they can maintain while performing tasks. This way, we don't assume that[...]
Ways to Make Cooking Easier
We are going back to basics today and talking about ways to make cooking easier and more accessible. There are numerous factors that can make cooking harder for older adults and their families. I hope[...]
Mental Health Awareness Month
We're half-way through Mental Health Awareness Month, and I wanted to hop on here to share some tips to take care of yourself this month. I've written about mental wellness before. and it is a[...]
