Once thought to be an inevitable part of aging, arthritis is a complex condition that has many causes. If your elderly loved one has a family history of arthritis, he or she may not be able to completely prevent it. Here are some tips to reduce your loved one’s discomfort or prevent the condition for a longer time. Control…
Check out this 5 star Google My Business review by Erica Goldfarb: "We've been utilizing the caregivers from Home Care Assistance for about 6 weeks now and have been very pleased. My parents objected to having anyone in their home at first, but the aids were very respectful and caring, and it didn't take long for my parents to come…
Check out this 5 star Google My Business review by Kathleen: "I have been working as the RN for the Williamsburg branch of Home Care Assistance for some time now. The management is very welcoming and friendly as well as helpful and professional. They treat their employees well. I have enjoyed my position with the company and feeling like I…
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…