Home Care Industry Trends to Watch in 2025
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Demand for in-home caregivers is on the rise and home care industry trends suggest 2025 is the year to start your agency.
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How to Brighten the Holidays for Your Senior Loved One
The holiday season is in full swing in Honolulu. We know that many celebrations – and possibly some long-standing traditions - may look different this year due to COVID-19. But that doesn’t mean all festivities have to stop. If you are a family caregiver, here are some things you can do to help brighten the holidays for your senior loved one. Help them get into the holiday spirit Deck the halls with some of their beloved holiday decorations such as wreaths, garlands, and ornaments. Set aside time to bake holiday cookies, candy, or other seasonal favorites together. You can even...
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“It is a wise father that knows his own child.” For many fathers, this quote from William Shakespeare speaks volumes when it comes time to celebrate Father’s Day. Whether you are a Father, a Dad, a Daddy, or any combination of these ideas, being a father can take on many roles, all of which are cause for joy during this special “Day for Dad!” As caregivers, we know that a Dad plays an intricate role in the dynamic of a family, and for those whose fathers are aging, seeing this strong authority figure in a different light can be a...
Home is the Safest Place for Our Elderly
Home is the Safest Place for Our Elderly During this Uncertain Time We believe that home remains the safest place for our elderly population right now. Kupuna and those with underlying medical conditions are especially at risk and are most susceptible to the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19). For that reason, the very nature of home care makes it the safest care environment for these individuals during this uncertain time. Potential exposure to the virus remains the lowest for those who can stay in their homes with limited outside contact. The elderly population often needs specialized care to keep them stay safe...
5 Things to Consider Before Becoming Your Parent’s Caregiver
Each year, more than 43 million Americans provide unpaid care to a family member, usually a parent. Most seniors prefer to age in place, but as they grow older and face declining health, they may need extra care at home. In many cases, their children decide to step in and become the caregiver. Serving as a caregiver for a family member is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. It allows you to spend time with your loved one, and it provides you with the opportunity to ensure they receive the best quality care possible. Every day, adult...
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How Technology Can Assist Family Caregivers
There is a common misconception that technology and seniors don’t mesh. For a portion of seniors, this may be true, and technology may be intimidating. But for a large and growing number of elderly Americans, technology is becoming a way of life. Computers, smartphones, social media, and other devices are helping more seniors live independently. These new trends in technology not only give family members peace of mind, but they can help family caregivers provide even better care. GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (GPS) A GPS tracker can be attached to clothing or be worn on the wrist to tell a caregiver...
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5 Healthy Habits for Aging Eyes
Changes in vision can occur in your later years. As you reach the age of 60 and beyond, you can develop eye diseases, as well as experience age-related eye health problems that could lead to vision loss. Sometimes these diseases present no symptoms and you may not even realize that you are experiencing changes in your vision until it’s too late. By getting regular eye exams and maintaining healthy habits for aging eyes, you have a better chance of not only detecting certain eye diseases early on, but also safeguarding your vision as you age. Age-related eye problems There are...
Tips for Preventing Scams on the Elderly
People above the age of 50 are considered to be an easy target for scammers. Many scammers believe the elderly are easy to fool because they are often isolated and out of practice when it comes to handling their finances. Many of the popular scams today can be complex and often very convincing to an untrained eye. Most of the time, scammers utilize fake documents and identification to fool the victim into giving them money, property, etc. Here in Hawaii, there is a multitude of scams that are consistently reported to authorities. According to HPD, the most common types of...
Avoiding Caregiver Burnout When Dealing with Alzheimer's
Caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s is a tough job. The stress, demand, and constant worry can take a heavy toll on the family caregiver, so much that they often don’t take good care of themselves. It can also be an emotional journey as the family member providing care watches their loved one’s memories vanish and their daily skills decline. This could lead to caregiver burnout. Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia can be all-consuming. Family caregivers face many responsibilities and it is easy to become overwhelmed. Here are eight tips to help avoid caregiver...
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Tips for Caring for an Adult with Disabilities
If you are a family member who cares for someone with a disability, whether a child or an adult, handling personal, caregiving, and everyday needs is hard work. Home care services are not limited to seniors. Adults with chronic needs or disabilities can also benefit from a professional caregiver to help them live independently and help you – the family caregiver - keep stress at bay. Working closely with families who have loved ones who are autistic and those with Down’s syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and other intellectual and developmental disabilities, we have found the following caring tips to be extremely...
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