Check out this 5 star Google My Business review by Winn VanBrimer: "We needed 24/7 care in a hurry and Becky came through! All of our aids have shown true compassion for our parents and my sister and I have full confidence that they are taken care of when we can’t be there. If you need 24/7 care or 12-hour…
Despite the fact that about one in every six adults, or roughly 17 percent of the U.S. adult population, has high cholesterol, many are not aware of the very real risks of the condition. Anyone can develop high cholesterol at any age, although the risk increases as people get older. High cholesterol is one of the biggest risk factors for…
Home Care Assistance of Williamsburg is recognizing Carmen K. as our “Caregiver of the Month”! 🤩🗣 Carmen has been an HCA employee for over one year and a caregiver for over 15 years. ✨ROCKSTAR!✨ We are incredibly grateful to have such a stellar member of our team, our clients rave about her, and we are excited to be able to…
High blood pressure is a very dangerous health condition because it puts constant stress on the blood vessels. Seniors who have hypertension are far more likely to develop dementia, eyesight loss, diabetes, and heart disease than those with normal blood pressure levels. The good news is reducing high blood pressure may be enough to lower a senior’s risk for several…
Millions of adults in the United States provide care for older loved ones. The majority live within close proximity of their parents. However, some may not be lucky enough to live nearby. Family members can then opt to manage their loved ones’ care from a distance, which often causes guilt. However, long-distance caregivers can use these suggestions to prevent the…
Continuing to work gives seniors something to look forward to each day, and many seniors choose to keep working to feel a sense of purpose. After working for so many years, your elderly loved one has developed a personal portfolio of skills and experience that can benefit others. The great news is that seniors often have the option of working…
Check out this 5 star Google My Business review by Tom Watkins: "Our family worked with Rebecca Grim and HCA to arrange in-home care for my parents who are in their 90s. The experience was smooth and the results have been excellent. HCA listened and understood our needs and arranged first-rate care with outstanding caregivers. We are extremely pleased with…
Mental health issues can arise for the first time in the senior years when older adults face new challenges. Your aging loved one might already have a diagnosed mental health condition that presents new symptoms. Professional counselors are available to help seniors through the changes in their lives, and providing your loved one with a counselor can help him or…
Home Care Assistance of Richmond is celebrating Donna G. as our “Caregiver of the Month”! 🎉🎈 Donna has been an HCA employee for over one year and a caregiver for almost 12 years. ✨AMAZING!✨ We are incredibly grateful to have such a committed member of our team, our clients adore her, and we are excited to be able to recognize…
The fact that the body slows down with age is pretty well known. Yet you might be surprised at just how tired your aging loved one gets as the day goes on. Your loved one may even seem to wake up exhausted, which is always a cause for concern. In addition to simple aging, these are the most common reasons…