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…
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…
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are two terms that are often used interchangeably. Though it’s true there are many similarities between the two conditions, they also have quite a few differences. Being able to understand how Alzheimer’s and dementia are separate may make it easier for you to discuss and manage…
Caregivers who go from happy to sad or from caring to unconcerned could be facing physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion, which is known as caregiver burnout. Failing to get the help they need could have serious health consequences. Here are some of the common signs of caregiver burnout and how…
Congratulations to our new Williamsburg/Hampton Roads Director of Operations Lina Simpson! With over 8 years of management and human resources experience and obtaining a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Human Resources from Liberty University, Lina came to Home Care Assistance well prepared for her new position. Lina is excited…
Congratulations to Max Grim on his promotion to Richmond Director of Operations! “As the Director of Operations at Home Care Assistance, my primary roles are to hire new caregivers and custom match them with our seniors, to conduct ongoing in-home quality assurance visits, and to actively manage our 24-hour, on-call…
Home Care Assistance of Williamsburg is celebrating Toni R. as our “Caregiver of the Month”! Toni has been a providing care for over 40 years and has been an invaluable HCA employee for just over one year! We are so grateful to have such a committed member of our team,…
Respite care is an essential tool you should have as a caregiver. While it sometimes seems as though taking a break is a luxury, the truth is it’s necessary. As you read through these benefits of respite care, remember that knowing when to take a brief step away from your duties is a sign of strength. Staying Involved in Your Community Social engagement is an essential component of emotional health. Whether you miss volunteering at your child’s school or have always played a special role within your religious organization, you need to make sure to maintain your social life. Spending time with people outside of the house can preserve your self-identity and lift your spirits. Respite care allows caregivers to…
Home Care Assistance of Williamsburg wants to recognize Bob and Connie B. as our “Client of the Month,” pictured here with longtime caregiver, Sarah! It has been our absolute pleasure to provide care for this special couple over the past two and a half years and we look forward to…
Your senior loved one finds comfort in the familiarity of home and the surrounding neighbors and friends. However, at some point your loved one may no longer be able to do everything independently because of age or health conditions. In-home care allows your parent to continue to live at home…