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Home Care Assistance of Richmond is celebrating AVA A. as our “Caregiver of the Month”!🥳 Ava has been an HCA employee for six years and a caregiver for 20! ✨Wow✨! We are so grateful to have her as a committed member of our team, her clients adore her, and we are thrilled to be able to recognize her hard work and dedication! What Ava says she loves most about her career:…
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✨Home Care Assistance of Williamsburg wants to recognize Shirley R. as our “Client of the Month”! 🥰 It has been our great pleasure to provide care for this amazing woman for almost a whole year and we look forward to many more! After her husband passed, Shirley made it known to her family that she wanted to age in place at her home. She has lived in her current community…
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Seniors can reap the benefits of making healthy lifestyle choices. The right diet plays a major role in ensuring ongoing health and has the ability to reduce the risk of developing many different disease processes while providing energy. However, some seniors may not realize there’s a selection of foods that top the list in terms of being nutrient dense. 1. Avocados Along with containing anti-inflammatory fatty acids, avocados supply several…
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The way you act after a senior loved one has a stroke could determine how he or she recovers. Every second counts, and acting immediately could save your loved one’s life. Here are some of the steps you need to take if your loved one has a stroke. 1. Understand the Warning Signs If you don’t know much about strokes, it could be difficult to determine if your loved one…
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When seniors are no longer able to take care of themselves, it’s time to choose a long-term care option that works for their needs. Home care involves living at home and having family members or hired caregivers move in or come over to help out, while assisted living involves moving into a facility where all care needs are managed. There are many important factors you need to think about when…
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Home Care Assistance of Richmond is celebrating PORTIA W. as our “Caregiver of the Month”!🥳 Portia has been an HCA employee for six months, but has been helping to take care of her disabled mother for 14 years and started her career in healthcare five and a half years ago. She has shown an amazing level of commitment in her time with us, her clients rave about her and we…
Read ArticleDementia can be challenging to manage, for both seniors and their family caregivers, so it’s a good idea to gain plenty of knowledge about the condition if your loved one has received a dementia diagnosis. The Richmond dementia care experts at Home Care Assistance want to share a quick infographic to get you started on some of the most important facts about dementia you need to know.
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Alzheimer’s is a progressive neurological disorder that can impact cognitive abilities and physical health. Even though there isn’t a cure for Alzheimer’s disease, researchers have come up with a wide variety of treatments that can minimize the symptoms and boost quality of life. Here’s a closer look at some of the most common signs of Alzheimer’s that seniors and their families should keep an eye out for. 1. Difficulty Holding…
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Many aging adults cherish their independence and are resistant to change. However, if your senior loved one displays certain signs or behaviors, you may need to consider a live-in home caregiver. Here are some ways to tell if your loved one needs live-in care. Neglecting Household Chores If your loved one’s home is unkempt on a regular basis, he or she may need a live-in caregiver. Dirty dishes that sit…
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Home Care Assistance of Richmond is celebrating EVETTA C. as our “Caregiver of the Month”! Evetta has been an HCA employee for almost THREE years and a caregiver for twice that long. We are blessed to have such a committed member of our team, our clients rave about her and we are thrilled to be able to recognize her outstanding work! “The rewards of being a great caregiver are knowing…
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