January is Thyroid Awareness Month, which means it’s an ideal time to support awareness about thyroid disease in seniors. Here is our guide to thyroid disease from our home health aides in NJ , which include signs, prevention tips, and treatments. What is the thyroid? The thyroid is a small gland that sits low on the front of the neck, …
For seniors who want to enjoy their retirement at home and stay active in their communities, in-home care can be a real blessing! With a bit of extra assistance and companionship from home health aides, in-home care is convenient for seniors who want to stay independent. Not to mention, this type of service also provides …
Thanksgiving is one of the most important holidays of the year for families. It’s a time to gather and be thankful for the joy during the good times, as well as the support through the difficult times. Thanksgiving can also be a sentimental time for your senior parent who may have handled all the dinner …
Caregiving is a full-time job. It can be tough for the children of senior parents to take on the task alone – especially if you already have a full-time job or care for your own children. To avoid caregiver burnout and maintain a healthy care-life balance, many children of senior parents make use of senior …
Seniors who are still living at home can always benefit from a little technology. Installing smart technology within the home like security systems, smoke detectors and home assistants like Amazon’s Alexa could not only make your loved one’s life easier, but also protect them from painful falls and other emergency situations. If your loved one …
After you hire an in-home caregiver for your senior loved one , it’s important to build a solid relationship with them. Maintaining a strong bond with mom or dad’s caregiver will help to improve the care they receive and keep your senior parent feeling happy and healthy. In this article, our team at United Methodist Communities HomeWorks will go over how to …
Seniors that choose to have live-in caregivers benefit from having someone present with them 24 hours a day. Choosing to age in place in the comfort and safety of their own homes can have many advantages. The team of caregivers at United Methodist Communities HomeWorks has compiled some compelling reasons why live-in care just may …
When deciding on in-home care for mom or dad, trying to calculate all the costs involved can easily become overwhelming. United Methodist Communities HomeWorks is here to help families understand their options when it comes to affording in-home care for their loved ones. When you’re paying for in-home care, it’s important to understand what exactly …
Proper self-care is essential to being the best senior caregiver you can be. If you haven’t already, start taking active steps to maintain your self-care on a daily basis. Start with something small: a new yoga routine or trying out a new recipe. If you stick to this daily regimen, positive habits will form along …
Should your loved one receive care at home or in an assisted living community? This is a decision that many children of senior parents struggle with. Is mom independent enough to remain at home with weekly assistance? Does she have a medical issue that may make living home alone a challenge in the future? Before …
Namaste! Did you know that today is the International Day of Yoga? What better way to celebrate than practicing some fun yoga poses in the comfort of your own home? The following exercises, recommended by our in-home caregivers in NJ , are low-impact and easy for most independent seniors to follow. Seniors who engage in yoga on a daily basis can gain …
No one likes to take a tumble. For seniors especially, falls are much more serious. Not only can they cause physical injury and bleeding, but they can also affect mental health and confidence or even cause post-traumatic stress and anxiety. Luckily, there are plenty of things you can do to significantly lower the risk of …
Taking care of your elderly parents requires a lot of patience and time, which can be challenging. Sometimes, you just need a short-term break, otherwise known as “respite.” Using in-home respite care services can support and even strengthen your ability to be a caregiver after returning from your much-deserved break. If you are unfamiliar with …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and an important opportunity to address a very real issue for seniors: depression. It’s important to note, depression is more than feeling sad from time to time. Depression affects how older adults think, feel and go about everyday tasks in their lives. It can also negatively impact preexisting physical …
With the current health crisis still active, some people may be apprehensive about hiring a home health aide to come in and out of their senior parents’ house. While the vaccine rollout means that healthcare workers, seniors and those with high-risk health conditions will be prioritized, it will still be a considerable amount of time …
“I’ve fallen and I can’t get up!” We’ve all seen that 80s commercial for LifeAlert, that is now a viral meme people poke fun at. However, LifeAlert did something right because you can say that infamous line to almost anyone and they immediately know it’s for a fall alert system. Despite their comedic claim to …
Many families initially choose to deal with a parent’s dementia in their home. Over time, it can become overwhelming to take care of a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Not to mention, too much stress can be harmful to both you and your senior loved one. Our team at United Methodist Communities HomeWorks has put together a list …
It’s important to maintain balance and strength as we age and become more prone to falls. By performing the right exercises each day, seniors can improve balance and strength in order to maintain great posture and feel more confident when walking anywhere. United Methodist Communities HomeWorks has put a list together of senior exercises to …
