Tips to consider when looking for a home care agency
Working in the home care industry, I have noticed that many families have a lot of difficulty finding the right home care agency for their loved ones.
What to look for in a home care agency
By Angela Rocheleau
There is a great interest in home-health services these days as the boomer population begins turning 65. With so many options available...
Take precautions for elderly when it comes heat, bug bites
My family seems to think my elderly uncle is fine living by himself in an apartment. What should I alert them to look for when they visit him this summer?
A guide to services designed to assist you at home
By Michael Trigilio
Within each of us lies a fundamental desire to live in our own home — safely and securely — with as much...
Think outside the box when it comes to parent care
By Angela Rocheleau
Families plan for vacations and life events, but somehow they postpone the most important plan, care for an elderly loved one during...
How to care for an older adult during the summer months
Summer is a special time for caution if you or someone in your family is an older adult. I
When it comes to home care, educate yourself
In the 20 years I have been in the home health care business, most recently as the CEO of an agency, I have seen the unfortunate results of the lack of planning countless times.
Caregivers deserve some time off
By Angela Rocheleau
March brings the promise of the spring season, but, for some families dealing with elderly or frail loved ones it also raises...
When older loved-ones begin neglecting themselves
By Angela Rocheleau
Experiencing the decline of aging parents or grandparents is difficult to watch. When an elderly family member becomes depressed or is neglecting...
5 ways to plan for your parents’ future
When it comes to buying a new car, many of us spend countless hours combing through magazines and websites that rate the different makes and models.
