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At Thrive USA Homecare, Honoring Our Heroes Takes Center Stage
Thrive USA Homecare takes great pride in honoring and caring for our nation’s heroes, our esteemed veterans. In their unwavering commitment to serving our country, veterans have faced unique challenges and experiences that deserve specialized care and attention. At Thrive USA Homecare, we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of veterans through our exceptional and tailored veteran home care services. Understanding the Unique Needs of Veterans Veterans often encounter distinct physical, emotional, and mental health challenges resulting from their military service. Recognizing and addressing these specific needs is crucial to ensuring they receive the highest standard of care and support….
5 Effective Tips for Helping Your Senior Loved One Reduce Clutter at Home
As our loved ones age, they typically amass a lifetime’s worth of memories and possessions. While these precious items have sentimental meaning, they can also cause clutter and potential safety issues in their owners’ living spaces. Helping seniors eliminate clutter not only makes the environment safer but also improves their overall well-being and peace of mind. Thrive USA Homecare knows the need of keeping elders’ living spaces clutter-free. In this blog, we will look at five practical ways to help your senior loved ones in decluttering their homes and improving their quality of life. Encourage a Gradual Approach Decluttering can…
Tips for Home Caregivers to Reduce Stress and Improve Well-Being
Being a home caregiver is a noble and challenging role. Whether you’re caring for an aging parent, a sick loved one, or someone with a disability, it’s essential to prioritize your own well-being. The demands of caregiving can be physically, emotionally, and mentally draining, often leading to high levels of stress. However, by implementing certain strategies, you can reduce stress and enhance your overall well-being. In this blog, Thrive USA Home Care will explore practical tips for home caregivers to find balance, prioritize self-care, and navigate the caregiving journey more effectively. Seek Support: One of the most important steps you…
Home-Modification Bill Could Help Adults Age in Place
A bill introduced in Congress in May would assist seniors in paying for home modifications that would make their houses more accessible and livable as they age. The Home Modification for Accessibility Act, sponsored by Reps. Charlie Crist and Thomas Suozzi is now in the House Ways and Means Committee. If approved, it would allow seniors who want to make aging-in-place upgrades in their homes to deduct the expenses of such upgrades from their income taxes or pay for the improvements out of their retirement funds without penalty. Rep. Crist said in a statement that many homes don’t have these…
6 Tips To Help With Holiday Stress
When it comes to holiday preparation, stress almost always seems to go hand in hand with the celebrations. The extra financial strain of shopping for gifts, as well as the anxiety of seeing challenging family members, (and everything in between), may make this time of year stressful. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Set yourself up for success with these 6 tips to help you get organized, plan ahead, and remember that the holidays are all about the people you spend them with. Plan Ahead and Make a To-Do List Last-minute arrangements, changes in travel, and a never-ending…
4 Ways to Prevent a Stroke and How to Act FAST
With approximately 800,000 Americans having a stroke each year, it’s no surprise that stroke is the fifth-leading cause of death in the United States. To put this into perspective, someone in the United States gets a stroke every 40 seconds, and someone dies from a stroke every 4 minutes. You can’t turn back the clock or change your family history, but you can control many other stroke risk factors if you’re aware of them. Power comes from knowledge. If you are aware that a particular risk factor is jeopardizing your health and exposing you to a higher risk of stroke,…
7 Tips to Make the Most of Your Doctors Appointment
In today’s fast-paced health care environment, physicians, patients, and family caregivers are work together to best manage health conditions and make treatment decisions. Thrive USA has gathered several tips about how you can plan and feel more at ease during your appointments. Special Note: During the COVID-19 crisis, additional steps are taken by the doctor’s offices and clinics to keep patients safe. Call ahead to find out whether someone else can join you for your appointment during this time. Arrive on Time for Your Appointment Show up 15 to 20 minutes early for your appointment (or know how to connect…
4 Safety Tips for Seniors as Maryland Reopens
Communities around the country are beginning to rebound since COVID-19 ‘s initial outbreak, and many people are enjoying the ability to dine at a restaurant, get a haircut or visit with friends and relatives. While many are ready to resume living normally, it is necessary to understand the potential risks of COVID-19 and how to reduce the chance of spreading infection. For those at a higher risk of illness due to age or long-term health problems, it’s important to take action to reduce the risk of getting sick. We have compiled some safety tips for seniors and caregivers to keep…
5 Ways for Seniors to Stay Busy While Isolated
Social distancing and self-imposed quarantine are necessary measures that many are taking to help reduce further spread of COVID-19. When you stay indoors, it’s necessary to continue your daily activities to keep both your mind and body healthy. To help senior members of your family feel the best they can, encourage them to take part in the following activities. Fitness Staying healthy through exercise improves your overall mood and encourages good health. There are a lot of exercises that aren’t too hard to try at home to help seniors stay active. The National Institute of Health (NIH) has a series…
6 Must-Know Tips for Senior Eye Health
Those who are over the age of 65 have a higher risk of developing eye health issues than any other demographic, making it a critical issue the older you get or when caring for an aging loved one. So, what can be done to help preserve eyesight? Here are five tips to consider: 1. Know the Conditions Glaucoma is the leading cause of untreatable blindness. Glaucoma damages the optic nerve, causing irreversible blindness. The condition is characterized by fluid buildup in the eye. The accumulation increases pressure within the eye, and the stress, in turn, damages the optic nerve. The…