Home Care Assistance

As a caregiver, you are providing immeasurable care to your loved ones. But who is caring for you? Try these strategies to manage your daily stress.

Today, on World Parkinson's Day, we want to raise awareness for those affected by Parkinson's Disease, whether you've been diagnosed or are a caregiver for someone living with PD. Home Care Assistance is a proud partner of the Parkinson's Foundation, which has allowed us access to the latest research to incorporate in our customized care plans. To learn more, please visit here: https://homecareassistance.com//specialized-care/parkinsons

Happy Spring! We wanted to share a few springtime activities for you and your loved ones. It can be a short walk in the park in honor of Earth Day, planting a few seeds in the garden or watercolor painting outside. Let us know what activities you'll be planning this month!

No two days are the same when taking care of a loved one with dementia. But your focus on maintaining their quality of life can be. Try these strategies to make sure your parent is taken care of from the comfort of home.

In 2021, World Health Day has taken on a new meaning, building a fairer and healthier world. COVID-19 has highlighted the health inequities within our communities, so we're striving to make sure our aging clients receive the support they need.

Starting off our new year with positivity and gratitude, we would like to share a quote from one of our caregivers. When asked what she loved the most about being a caregiver for Home Care Assistance, Inga expressed how much she loved to help others and that she was thankful to have the opportunity to be a part of the HCA family. Thank you for your work, and everything you do, Inga! #homecare #caregiving

Home Care Assistance wishes you a very Happy New Year! Today is a great day to connect with family, friends, and senior loved ones to celebrate a new year filled with novel experiences and compassion for one another as we embark on a new journey in 2021. #newyear

Congratulations to Home Care Assistance’s caregiver of the month for January 2021, Nelly Barrena! Nelly is truly a diamond in the rough. She has been an active HCA caregiver since March 2017 and has worked with several clients for many years. Nelly is easy to work with and is always ready to help the team or any client in need. Nelly has also been with the same client since September of 2017 and continues to provide excellent care to them to this day. Our clients have said, ..."It's Nelly or no one!" because they love her so much. Nelly has truly set the bar as one of our A+ caregivers. Not only does Nelly provide good quality care but she truly cares for all her clients she assists. Nelly even goes out of her way to ask for an update on her clients when she is not working and requests to visit on her own time even when a client is in the hospital or rehab. Nelly has truly shown her dedication and true passion as a caregiver and we are forever grateful for having her on our team, as she has been nothing but a gem to our clients and team. Congrats Nelly!

Sixty and Me recently shared an article based on a study they conducted about dealing with loneliness after 50. They found a 12% increase in loneliness from their 2019 survey, that 78% of people felt that the pandemic and social restrictions amplified their feelings of loneliness, and that 68% of these people said that exercise and getting outdoors is their #1 way to tackle these feelings.

While visiting your parents over the holidays, you may notice that things are not the same as they were last year. If you notice these seven changes in your parent over the holidays, it may be time to look into home care options.