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4 Summer Travel Tips for Caregivers
Its June and summer is here! The longing for a holiday is in the air for many caregivers. However, the thought of taking time off can deter the 40+ million family caregivers who support and aid a loved one with everyday needs. Take a deep breath and remember balance is important for maintaining the health of the caregiver and the caregiver’s well-being. Thrive USA Home Care helps make it possible to go on a summer vacation, attend a special family event, or whatever your potential plans are. We work with many families who take a smooth holiday vacation, even traveling…
ThriveUSA Advice: Money Management Programs and Services for Seniors
It’s not easy to manage your money at any age, but it can get even harder as you get older. Money management ranges from paying your bills, monitoring your spending, and writing checks, in addition, to making sure that your money is safe from fraud. Finances are an area of senior life that needs careful consideration before a problem arises. There are plenty of programs and services that can provide additional assistance. Daily Money Management Programs A daily money management program aims to help manage the finances of aging adults so that they can live independently. Services will vary…
3 Things to Consider before Becoming your Parents Caregiver
Each year, more than 43 million men and women take on the role of caregiver for their parents, senior family members, or close friends.
What Services Are Provided Through Home Health Care
When someone you know and love grows older, watching them decline can be difficult. You would like to do all you can to help them. It could be just a few light chores at first. But as time goes on, you begin to assume more responsibilities. For your loved one, you want nothing but the best, but sometimes that means giving up control and seeking help. There’s nothing wrong with getting personal home care. There are plenty of services from which to choose. Here are a few to consider for your situation: Care Management Even though you know your…
5 Reasons for Respite Care: Important Benefits for Caregivers
Providing care for a senior loved one allows caregivers to bond and build lasting memories. While caring for a loved one is honorable and often rewarding, few people realize the physical and emotional tolls caregivers endure. There are many reasons to ask for help when it comes to respite care. Here are a few to consider: Renew Your Energy You can drain your energy very quickly if you do the same things over and over again and there doesn’t seem to be an end in sight. You need to be able to calm your nerves, improve your mood, and renew your…
How Smartwatches are Changing the Medical Alert Industry
Medical alert devices can be lifesaving for not only seniors, but for anyone who finds themselves in an emergency situation. A benefit of these devices is that they are able to reduce stress and anxiety for caregivers by providing peace of mind that a loved one will be able to get the help they need after an accident or injury. Today, many medical alert systems are on the market, most of which are traditional in-home units and mobile options for more active seniors. Apple, Freedom Guardian, and others have begun to offer smartwatch devices in the past 5 years that…
5 Mental Exercises to Stay Healthy
The brain is one of the most important muscles in the body and, like other muscles, needs exercise to stay healthy. Our brain is responsible for keeping us happy throughout our lives, and mental health is often a major part of our ability to live independently as we grow older. Let’s discuss five enjoyable brain exercises and activities older adults can use to help keep their minds sharp and their hearts happy. Word Games Word games serve as effective and fun ways to engage the mind. For seniors, Sudoku, crosswords, word jumbles, and word searches help to improve memory, word…
Five Common Myths About Home Care Services
Although home care has been available for over two decades, home care is still very often misunderstood. To clarify any confusion about how home care can help you or an aging family member, here is the truth about the five most common myths about home care: Myth #1: Home care is only for those who are very sick Truth: Non- medical home care is available to those seeking a little extra help throughout the house, assistance with chores, and transportation to appointments or events. Non-medical care also includes assistance with activities of daily living, or ADLs. These activities include, but are…
5 Ways to Keep Your Aging Parents Active & Engaged
Staying healthy, and feeling your best, is important at any age, but it’s especially important for seniors. Studies from the National Institute on Aging have shown that being active as we age is crucial for our physical, mental and emotional health. Here are 5 different ways that you can encourage your aging family member to try something new when it comes to activity and engagement. Keep them active Local parks, recreation and senior centers offer exercise groups that are tailored to suit older adults. Activities include classes, group walks, and special outings to encourage daily exercise. These groups provide physical…
What is Voice-First Technology, & How Can It Benefit Seniors?
“Alexa, turn on the lights.” “Siri, find me the nearest Starbucks” “Hey Google, what’s the weather forecast?” If you’ve ever used any of these virtual assistants, you are familiar with voice-first technology. Voice-first technology refers to applications and services that people control by speaking. Voice-enabled software is embedded into phones, computers, and smart speakers. As long as you are connected to WiFi, you can give a command or ask a question, simply by using your voice. So, how does voice-first technology benefit our aging loved ones? It’s Easy to Use The major requirement of any technology for seniors is that…