Table of Content1 Processed Cheeses2 Smoked Meats3 White Bread and Pasta4 Butter A healthy diet can benefit the body and brain, lowering the risk of conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease. The meals seniors consume should boost their cognitive functioning instead of limiting their mental, physical, and emotional abilities. Make sure…
Table of Content1 1. Offer Favorite Treats2 2. Ask Your Loved One to Hold on for a Moment3 3. Ignore Your Loved One Entirely4 4. Play Some Music5 5. Ask Your Loved One to Help You Out Your senior loved one will most likely be emotionally balanced and socially adept…
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Older adults who are facing the challenges of limited mobility need to spend time participating in activities that stimulate the mind and keep them physically healthy, including those who are currently receiving some level of home care. Richmond families who have senior loved ones with mobility limitations should suggest the…
Table of Content1 List Emergency Contacts2 Remove Clutter3 Tighten Up Loose Handrails and Stairs4 Install a Security System Aging leads to various changes for older adults, disrupting the ability to live an independent life at home. Their cognitive skills could decrease and some of their senses could begin to dull,…
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…
✨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…
Table of Content1 1. Avocados2 2. Berries3 3. Garlic4 4. Liver5 5. Salmon6 6. Spinach7 7. Sweet Potatoes 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…
Table of Content1 1. Understand the Warning Signs2 2. Call 9113 3. Avoid Immediate Sleep4 4. Don’t Provide Food or Medication5 5. Don’t Let Your Loved One Drive6 6. Prepare for Recovery The way you act after a senior loved one has a stroke could determine how he or she…
Table of Content1 Health2 Independence3 Convenience4 Familiarity5 Costs 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…
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….