Learn how in-home assistance can support senior independence while helping with daily tasks, routines, safety, and personal care. Read on.
Continue ReadingPost-hospital care is the support a senior receives after being discharged from the hospital while they recover from surgery, illness, or injury. It typically includes help with medications, meals, personal care, mobility, and follow-up appointments during the weeks when strength and independence are still returning.
Continue ReadingIf you've started looking into help for an aging parent or spouse, you've probably run into the word caregiver everywhere, and come away still wondering what one actually does day to day. The short answer: an in-home caregiver helps an older adult live safely and comfortably in their own home, with support that can range from simple companionship and errands all the way to hands-on help with bathing and dressing.
Continue ReadingRespite care is short-term care that gives family caregivers a temporary break from their caregiving responsibilities. A trained caregiver steps in for a few hours, a full day, or longer, so your loved one continues to receive attentive support at home while you rest, run errands, travel, or simply recharge.
Continue ReadingWe're excited to share that Mari Baxter, Chief Operating Officer of Senior Helpers®, recently sat down with host Lance A. Slatton on the All Home Care Matters podcast for a wide-ranging conversation about in-home senior care. Click to listen and learn more.
Continue ReadingHelping an aging parent accept in-home care is hard. Here's how to start the conversation with empathy, avoid common mistakes, and find a path forward together.
Continue ReadingIn-home care helps reduce seniors’ blood pressure by creating a calm environment, improving diet, ensuring medication consistency, and providing companionship to support heart health.
Continue ReadingRead on to explore the benefits of in-home care and how it can make a meaningful difference in the lives of seniors with Parkinson’s.
Continue ReadingChoosing between care at home and a senior living facility depends on a loved one’s need for independence, support, and social connection. Senior Helpers can help families find the right balance with personalized in-home care that supports comfort, safety, and quality of life.
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Conversations about in-home care for seniors can be challenging. Discover helpful tips for approaching these difficult discussions.
Continue ReadingExplore the benefits of professional in-home care for seniors and the compelling reasons to consider it in 2026.
Continue ReadingProfessional in-home care for seniors is essential for preventing hospital readmissions. Learn how it can benefit your loved one's health.
Continue ReadingPersonalized home care helps aging veterans live with dignity and independence. Find out how Senior Helpers can assist!
Continue ReadingJoin us as we shed light on the current state of home care for seniors and how it can help benefit your loved one's overall quality of life.
Continue ReadingLearn to recognize the signs of UTIs in seniors. Understand the symptoms and discover how non-medical home care can help in prevention and early detection.
Continue ReadingLearn effective tips for managing chronic respiratory illnesses in seniors. Discover strategies to improve lung health and maintain independence with the support of non-medical home care.
Continue ReadingPersonal care is a crucial aspect of senior well-being. In this blog, we’ll explore the various ways our Senior Helpers caregivers assist with personal care, ensuring seniors' comfort and dignity.
Continue ReadingTOWSON, Md., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Senior Helpers, the nation's premier provider of in-home senior care services, is the first in-home care provider in the United States to be Age-Friendly Care at Home certified by Community Health Accreditation Partner (CHAP). With three locations awarded the prestigious certification, Senior Helpers is established as the top in-home care provider in the nation.
Continue ReadingCaregiving is a labor of love, but it can also be incredibly challenging and emotionally taxing. Whether caring for an aging parent or a loved one with a chronic illness, family caregivers often find themselves juggling the demands of their caregiving role with their own physical and mental well-being. The stress, fatigue, and emotional toll can accumulate over time, leading to mental wellness issues such as anxiety, depression, and caregiver burnout.
Continue ReadingIndependence is an important part of life, that can affect your mental and physical health. For seniors, difficulties with mobility and health conditions can negatively impact their level of independence and confidence. It is no secret that keeping seniors healthy, both physically and mentally, is the key to living independently longer. Home care is an invaluable resource for seniors who wish to maintain their independence in the comfort of their own home.
Continue ReadingThe decision around home care for an aging loved one is important and can be challenging for those involved. The process of beginning homecare can feel intimidating and unfamiliar. However, it’s important to make sure the transition is as seamless as possible. Consider the tips below to help ease your aging loved one into home care.
Continue ReadingNovember is National Home Care and Hospice Month to recognize and honor the nurses, home care aides, therapists, and social workers who have made a difference in patients' lives. With 3 out of 4 seniors ages 50 and older wanting to stay in their homes, more people than ever want to age in place at home, despite changes in health or mobility rather than going to a nursing facility.
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