Untangling What Matters Most for Recruitment & Retention By Celeste Begley The home-based care industry is grappling with a staffing crisis, caregiver shortages, high turnover and increasing demand for services making recruitment and retention more difficult than ever. During a recent HomeCare RoundTable, industry leaders discussed what it truly takes to become the employer of […]
Caring for aging parents is a profound responsibility that often falls on the shoulders of adult children. When siblings come together to coordinate care for their parents, it can become complex and emotionally taxing, especially in larger families. However, it’s also difficult when all the caregiving falls to one person. With the right strategies and […]
Home can be a comforting place to be for seniors, but it also can be unsafe. Did you know that more than 1 in 4 adults 65 and older fall each year – and those falls are the leading cause of fatal injuries, according to the National Council on Aging? Falls, burns and poisoning are […]
Choosing the right in-home care provider is a decision that demands careful consideration. In Greater Boston, HouseWorks is a well respected provider of home care for seniors. Here’s why: HouseWorks’ mission is to keep seniors safe, happy and engaged, at home for as long as possible. Our in-home private care services are personalized. In challenging […]
Living with Cancer Made Easier with In-Home Care A cancer diagnosis can bring a lot of change into daily routines. Appointments, treatments, medications, nutrition guidelines – it can all become overwhelming. It’s no surprise that individuals who undergo cancer treatment feel they need an extra set of hands at home. That’s when in-home care from […]
In-home stroke care allows seniors to recover safely at home A stroke is a serious medical emergency. A stroke occurs when a blood vessel that carries oxygen and nutrients to the brain is either blocked by a clot or bursts (or ruptures) and brain cells die. Stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the […]
Alzheimer’s is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Eventually, the symptoms can grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks. In Massachusetts alone, more than 130,000 adults have Alzheimer’s Disease or another form of dementia, according to the Massachusetts/New Hampshire chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Do you have a plan for […]
Every state has an office dedicated to providing resources for seniors. These resources are visible in many communities. For example, you might know of Meals on Wheels or Area Agencies on Aging in your Massachusetts neighborhood. The Elder Care Directory notes that states and even the federal government often have departments that offer legal, nutritional […]
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive condition, which means there will be a progression of care needs as the disease advances. According to the Parkinson’s Foundation, the best time to learn about in-home care options is before those options are needed. In-home care keeps people with Parkinson’s in familiar surroundings where they are happy and […]
When You Might Consider Dementia Home Care Near You There are early warning signs of memory-related disease (Alzheimer’s, Dementia, etc.) to watch out for that can provide clues on whether a loved one needs a medical diagnosis. When dementia or memory issues are involved, the signs can sneak up on families. Unlike a catastrophic event […]