Top 5 Ways to Celebrate Healthy Aging Month
Did you know that September is Healthy Aging Month? It’s the cornerstone of the “Healthy Aging Campaign,” whose purpose is to focus national attention on the positive aspects of aging.
What Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Do Caregivers Help With?
7% of all Americans aged 65+ require at least some assistance to perform activities that they previously could do on their own. As a result, millions of independent seniors each year rely on informal caregivers or professional caregivers to assist them with what are commonly referred to as “activities of daily living,” or simply “ADLs.”
Looking for Alternatives
“Mom is not thriving.” The family knew it, but they did not know how to help. They thought moving their mom, Susan*, into a skilled nursing facility was the only answer, but a year later, they felt desperate to find an alternative.
The Importance of a Team Approach When It Comes to Home Care
Serving as an informal caregiver can be a physically and emotionally demanding job even on the best of days. Thankfully, staying refreshed while delivering the level of in-home care your loved one deserves is possible by using a team caregiving approach.
Why Caregivers Love Working for Senior1Care
Either way, if making a difference in the lives of others while working in the fast-paced, rapidly growing home care industry interests you, Senior1Care could use your help. Here's why working for us as an in-home caregiver might just be far more rewarding than any job you've ever had before.
Senior1Care Welcomes New Executive Director to South Bend Office
Indiana home care services company Senior1Care welcomes its new executive director, Lori Allen, RN
Why Swimming is a Great Form of Exercise for Seniors
Thanks to water-based activities that include swimming, individuals can still exercise without putting a lot of stress on sensitive bones and tissues. If any of your aging loved ones live with chronic pain, here’s why swimming could be the perfect exercise for them.
Why Become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)?
Working in the healthcare field as a CNA can be highly rewarding, with plenty of career advancement opportunities. If you're still unsure about becoming a CNA, here's why it might be the best career decision for you.
5 Tips for Traveling with Seniors
No matter how much you care about them, taking a trip with an elderly loved one can push your stress level to the breaking point. Whether traveling with seniors by car, plane, train, or ship, taking these five steps will help ensure a more enjoyable experience for you and your travel companion.
Legacy Medical Academy – A Track Record of Success
If you’ve often wondered how to get started in the exciting field of in-home caregiving – or healthcare in general – our Legacy Medical Academy might just be the “golden ticket” to jump-starting your career.