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By Becky Grim, 11:49 am on October 23, 2019

Home Care Assistance of Williamsburg is celebrating Dianne L. as our “Caregiver of the Month”! ? Dianne has been an HCA employee for over one year and a caregiver for 8. ✨WOW!✨ We are so grateful to have such a committed member of our team, our clients adore her, and…

By Becky Grim, 9:00 am on October 15, 2019

Doctors still have quite a bit to learn about what causes Parkinson’s and how it can be prevented. That being said, a few key risk factors for this disease have been identified, and older adults can take a few steps to reduce their risk of developing Parkinson’s.  1. Try to…

By Becky Grim, 9:00 am on September 24, 2019

Alzheimer’s is a degenerative disorder that usually progresses through a few different stages. During late-stage Alzheimer’s, seniors are severely impaired, but that doesn’t mean they can’t live comfortable lives. With some professional assistance and the proper caregiving plan, you can make sure your aging loved one remains safe and secure…

By Becky Grim, 9:00 am on September 10, 2019

Healthy eating can boost your elderly parent’s health following a stroke and help him or her regain many of the abilities that were lost or damaged because of the brain attack. Speak with your loved one’s physician and develop a diet plan based on his or her recommendations. Below are…

By Becky Grim, 6:34 pm on September 3, 2019

Home Care Assistance of Richmond is celebrating Maneshia L. as our “Caregiver of the Month”! ? Maneshia has been an HCA employee for almost 3 years and a caregiver for TEN. ?She is on fire!?We are so grateful to have her representing us, our clients adore her, and we are thrilled to…

By Becky Grim, 9:00 am on August 27, 2019

When an elderly person experiences a stroke, it doesn’t mean the end of independence. In fact, some stroke survivors find they can regain cognitive skills and perform many tasks as well as they did before having a stroke. Therapeutic activities such as memory games can help seniors regain cognitive skills…

By Becky Grim, 9:00 am on August 13, 2019

Therapy for Parkinson’s disease has come a long way over the years. After the initial diagnosis, your aging loved one may participate in professional therapy sessions that help with maintaining his or her abilities. You can also plan therapeutic activities for your loved one to do at home with a…

By Becky Grim, 9:00 am on July 23, 2019

Recovering from a stroke is almost always going to be a lengthy process, but older adults and their caregivers can do quite a bit to speed up the recovery timeline. With a few simple lifestyle changes and some hard work, stroke survivors can boost their cardiovascular health, minimize the symptoms…

By Becky Grim, 12:23 pm on July 11, 2019

Home Care Assistance of Williamsburg is celebrating JERELE R. as our “Caregiver of the Month”!? Jerele has been an HCA employee for almost FIVE years and a caregiver for nine! ✨Amazing✨! We are so grateful to have her as a committed member of our team, her clients rave about her…

By Becky Grim, 9:00 am on July 9, 2019

Staying active can bring pleasure to seniors and give them a sense of purpose. The games, crafts, and other meaningful things seniors with dementia participate in can also trigger positive memories, enhance motor skills, and boost emotional health. Therefore, you need to plan your aging loved one’s activities accordingly, ensuring…