Category Archives: Aging in Place

Ways a Home Care Agency Can Smooth the Transition to Extra Care

Posted on October 25, 2011 by AuntAnns

It is common for those needing assistance with care to feel uncomfortable or even reject the idea of accepting the help of an in-home caregiver. Accepting in-home care could make a senior feel vulnerable and fear a loss of independence. … Continue reading →

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How Do You Start the Conversation that Extra Care is Needed?

Posted on October 18, 2011 by AuntAnns

When a loved one is showing signs that extra care is needed in order to remain living safely and comfortably at home, sometimes the most difficult part is knowing how to start the conversation without causing an inflammatory reaction. In … Continue reading →

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Tips on How to Sensitively Approach Loved Ones About Care

Posted on October 11, 2011 by AuntAnns

When a senior is living alone at home and becomes increasingly frail, you may begin to observe potential safety issues for which you think additional assistance at home would be beneficial. But before you jump into the conversation about requiring … Continue reading →

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Recognizing and Acknowledging that Extra Care is Needed

Posted on October 4, 2011 by AuntAnns

Walking into a parent’s or aging loved one’s home, noticing that the refrigerator is empty or that bills are not being paid, an alarm bell might go off in your head. Or perhaps there has been a crisis; Dad left … Continue reading →

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Home Safety Items to Help Prevent Falls at Home for the Elderly

Posted on September 13, 2011 by AuntAnns

Falls among the elderly can have devastating effects, many times resulting in a chain reaction of health complications. If you have a loved one at home who is frail or has mobility issues, there are a number of products on … Continue reading →

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Protect an Elderly Person From Falls with These Simple Tips

Posted on September 6, 2011 by AuntAnns

More than 90 percent of hip fractures occur as a result of falls, with most of these fractures occurring in persons over 70 years of age. Surprisingly, the most profound effect of falling is the loss of independent functioning: 25 … Continue reading →

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When is home care an appropriate choice for care?

Posted on January 4, 2011 by AuntAnns

Choosing to age in the comfort of home rather than move to a care facility is not always the most appropriate eldercare choice for every situation. When making an eldercare choice, you must consider the level of care needed now … Continue reading →

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Caring for Mom Long Distance

Posted on September 29, 2009 by AuntAnns

by Vicki Paul As the Executive Director of Aunt Ann’s Home Care, I am responsible (among other things) for managing the care and supervising the caregivers of all Aunt Ann’s clients. Having been in home care since 1982, I can … Continue reading →

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