Companion care for seniors through Senior Helpers of Palo Alto provides social interaction, emotional support, and help with everyday tasks so older adults can continue living safely and comfortably at home. By reducing loneliness and encouraging active, engaged living, companion care improves overall well-being while giving families peace of mind.
Tools to Determine your Health History and In Home Help
Healthy Heart Valentines and In Home Care for Seniors
Celebrating the Holidays with In Home Senior Care
Get out and enjoy the summer weather while it is here. Summertime is something to look forward to after months of cold weather and little sunshine. There are many activities made for this time of year that are safe and enjoyable for people of all ages.
As the old adage goes, a mind is a terrible thing to waste. As we age, mental acuity and brain structures tend to weaken. The good news is that there are things seniors can do to preserve, or even strengthen cognitive health. By taking steps to ensure healthy cognition, you can preserve a high quality of life and a high level of independence. Taking these measures can also help with maintaining optimal brain function, enhancing several areas of mental, emotional, and physical well-being.
Being a caregiver is a delicate balancing act at times, whether you’re caring for an elderly parent, another loved relative, or a spouse. On the one hand, you want the best for them and you want to help them to thrive and overcome challenges in the same way they have all their lives. But on the other hand, your loved one deserves a well-earned, restful twilight years, after a busy, active adult life, and you certainly don’t want to push them beyond their limits and capabilities. And it is just as likely that your loved one has thoughts and opinions about their care as well, and will wish to remain as independent as possible, as well as not wanting to feel like they’re being a burden to you. As a result, they may be hesitant to confront, or sometimes completely avoid, any of the hard stuff, or overextend themselves trying to take it on alone. Change is hard for everyone, especially the changes brought as a result of aging.
-Senior Helpers of Tempe Owner John Skelton- Medicare Advantage Advocate
Legislation introduced by Sens. Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-KS) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ) and co-sponsored by one-third of U.S. Senate would modernize prior authorization for Medicare Advantage beneficiaries
Washington, D.C. – Better Medicare Alliance, the nation’s leading research and advocacy organization supporting Medicare Advantage, announced its endorsement of S. 3018, Improving Seniors’ Timely Access to Care Act.
The bipartisan bill, sponsored by Sens. Roger Marshall (R-KS), Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ), and others would modernize the way Medicare Advantage uses prior authorization as a clinical tool to facilitate high-value and coordinated care for beneficiaries.
Better Medicare Alliance’s endorsement of the Senate bill follows its endorsement of companion legislation in the U.S. House earlier this year.
According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of fatal and nonfatal injuries among senior citizens. The CDC also reported that about 3 million seniors are treated each year for fall injuries and more than 32,000 die from the 36 million falls. Therefore, it is essential that caregivers, whether professional or not, take time to learn about various prevention efforts and activities, especially as the September 18-24, 2022 fall prevention week approaches.
If you are a compassionate person with a desire to work with seniors living in Pinellas Park or Safety Harbor, contact Senior Helpers Clearwater to learn more about care options. Below are the most effective home rails and bars to prevent slips and falls among persons over the age of 65:
For people with dementia, boredom brings about agitation, restlessness, and confusion, which is especially prominent in the evenings. By engaging in activities like hobbies, passions and interests, older adults can stay busy and promote communication and lift their spirits.
