Boomers Making a Difference
August is Boomers Making a Difference Month. Baby boomers are typically identified as anyone born between 1945 and the early 1960’s. Many of those hard-working individuals that you meet while serving our community are baby boomers. Baby boomers have seen huge cultural and social changes in their time. Born before the popularity of television, they […]
The Most Satisfying Low Calorie Snacks For Seniors
Obesity is on the rise among seniors. According to studies nearly 1 in 4 seniors are obese. There are a lot of factors that play a role in seniors becoming or staying obese. Side effects from medications, the slowing down of the metabolism as seniors get older, and a sedentary lifestyle can all contribute to […]
National Immunization Awareness Month
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, an annual observance highlighting the importance of getting recommended vaccines at various life stages. The CDC offers graphics with key messages and sample newsletter content to help communicate about immunization during August and throughout the year. Adult Immunizations are very important due to the rate of unvaccinated adults in […]
What Seniors Should Know About Adopting A Senior Pet
When seniors are getting ready to add a pet to the family, there are a lot of things to consider. One of the biggest considerations is the age of the pet. There are pros and cons to adopting a pet that is considered a senior pet. Some seniors hesitate to adopt a senior pet because […]
Now offering CHHA training
WHAT IS A HOME HEALTH AIDE? A home health aide (HHA) is someone who is qualified through formal training, to perform personal care needs and home management. The job of an HHA is to maintain their client’s personal comfort and a safe, clean environment. WHY BECOME A HOME HEALTH AIDE? Home health aides change lives! […]
Focus on Healthy Vision!
We want to bring awareness to Healthy Vision with these cool sunglasses. In America, about 37 million adults have age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, or glaucoma. These are all factors which can cause visual impairment or blindness. It is important that we take care of our eyes as we age. Maintain a healthy weight, […]
7 Facts About Family Caregivers That You Should Know
Family caregivers are getting younger, and that’s leading to problems that families don’t always consider. Here are seven facts you need to keep in mind when you become your dad’s primary caregiver. 58% of Family Caregivers Are One of Three Generations More than half of family caregivers are Gen X, Y, or Z. It’s less […]
International Self Care Day
Self-care is more than a beauty regimen or an external thing you do. International Self-Care Day is celebrated on July 24. It stresses the importance of self-care as the cornerstone of wellness. On this day, individuals throughout the world are encouraged to make self-care a part of their everyday routines and turn it into a […]
Tips For Seniors to Maintain Good Health
Seniors need to take care of their health to enjoy a great quality of life. Unfortunately, while they want to make healthy lifestyle choices, they might not know how. With companion care at home, seniors gain the confidence and direction to improve their outlook and learn vital skills to continue living independently. The following are […]
Happy Independence Day-Helping Seniors Maintain Their Independence
In preparation for the July 4th holiday, Adult Alternative Home Care put together flags and other goodies for our referral partners and several other social workers. The flags and tags served as leave-behinds that can direct anyone needing home care services to contact us. These giveaways not only showed our patriotism and readiness for the […]
