Home Care Assistance

Hoyer lifts are often used to help transfer people who have difficulty with movement, such as those with paralysis, MS, ALS, Parkinson’s, etc. Read this blog to learn about what Hoyer lifts are and how can you use them to help your loved one stay safe in their own home.

The Home Care Assistance team visited Shirley and her husband for Shirley’s 90th birthday! Recognizing our clients’ special moments and milestones goes such a long way, and we're just honored to be a part of the celebration! Happy Birthday, Shirley! We love being part of your beautiful life! #homecare #HappyBirthday #90andSassy

Watch this webinar and learn about the increased mental health concerns the pandemic and social isolation have on the elderly and the importance of self-care for caregivers. Led by Dr. Nicolle Ionascu, a UCSF clinically trained neuropsychologist and a staff neuropsychologist at UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, this is a must-watch presentation for those caring for older adults. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAwbY9EqtsU

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

Meet one of our Rock Star Caregivers at Home Care Assistance, Raygan Williams! Raygan sets the bar high for herself and everyone around her. She is always on time, reliable, and very communicative! Thank you, Raygan, for your giving heart and kindness to all of our valued clients. We are so grateful for you! #caregiving #rockstar #homecare

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!

There are an estimated 7 million seniors who are homebound in the United States as of March 2020, many of which are at a high risk for depression, anxiety, and other mental health challenges. Here are some engaging and uplifting activities seniors can still participate in while homebound for the holidays.

We all need activities to do while staying indoors, especially older adults, who are more likely to be socially isolated during this time. Our Life Enrichment Guide provides 16 meaningful and engaging virtual activities that you can do to stay engaged while social distancing, plus interactive sections, including social reminiscing and brain games based on our Cognitive Therapeutics Method! https://bit.ly/3abogLe

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.

There has been no bigger change to the senior care industry other than COVID-19. Within this sector, big and small changes are coming. Read more to understand the predictions for the senior care industry within the year of 2021.

Ashley DesMarteau, Home Care Assistance’s Director of Operations from South Carolina, speaks as one of the panelists on The Pivot: Living & Working in the Senior Industry During COVID-19, led by John Carroll, Growth Strategist, Consultant and President of Unlimited Performance, Inc. This engaging conversation portrays how retirement communities and home care companies have pivoted during COVID-19 to make sure their clients and communities thrive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jh8-qAm9kBE&feature=youtu.be

We are always glad to hear positive feedback from professionals in the senior care industry. Cheri F. recently expressed how she felt about working with Home Care Assistance and we are proud to be able to provide timely service for patients!

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.

After an interesting and stressful year, the challenges keep coming, especially for family caregivers. To sustain the important work that you do, here are five simple resolutions to take into the new year.

We are excited to announce our the second edition of our fully-virtual Enrichment Guide! This new guide is full of new fun and mental-health focused activities to keep seniors engaged and content within their own home. This guide includes games, nature guides, mental-health based yoga instruction, positivity podcast sessions, brain health apps, upcoming live-stream broadcast shows, Balanced Care-based superfoods and recipes, activities from our Cognitive Therapeutics Method program, and more. https://homecareassistance.com//pdfjs-2.1./web/viewer.html

November is National Alzheimer's Awareness Month. Nearly 50 million people are living with Alzheimer's disease worldwide, and at the age of 65, women have a one in five chance of developing Alzheimer's. As women age, it is important to be aware of any changes in cognitive functioning in order to know if it is time to have a conversation with a doctor. Our valued partners, the Women's Alzheimer's Movement, shares the brain health guide, 10 Things Every Woman Should Watch For As She Ages. Download it, use it, and share it with another woman in observance of what this month represents! https://rb.gy/owhli8

Surprise Your Family This Holiday Season with the Secret Ingredient in These Healthy Dark Chocolate, Peppermint Brownies! A diet full of clean ingredients, along with plenty of healthy fat, can combat the onset of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.

As we celebrate our gratitude and appreciation for our caregivers this month, we’d like to recap some of the major accomplishments our caregivers have achieved! Today we celebrate Rhonda Christian, who received HCA’s Caregiver Culture Award for Accountability! We wouldn’t know what to do without dedicated and accountable caregivers like her. #caregiving #attitudeofgratitude #homecare

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize, and give praise and support, to the 78 million people who dedicate their time, often unpaid, to care for a family member in need. As we approach the holiday season, often focused on family quality time, it is important for family caregivers to be able to create memories with their loved ones while still taking care of day-to-day activities. Take some time to read our Family Caregivers Guide to the Holidays, which is full of tips to help you relax and enjoy the holiday season while caring for a senior loved one. https://homecareassistance.com/the-family-caregivers-guide-

Tina Harrison has been a caregiver with Home Care Assistance since 2016. From day one, Tina has embraced her role with unwavering compassion, heart, and dedication. Tina has worked with one of her clients for all four of these years and is the perfect example of the consistency we strive for with all of our clients! With over 20 years experience working with older adults and currently working toward her nursing degree, Tina is highly skilled and also has her heart in the righ...t place. She truly enjoys seeing the smiles of gratitude on her client’s faces as she helps provide high-quality care and loving companionship for them. A family member of her current client said: Tina has been my mother’s caregiver for almost four years. She is loved and appreciated by our entire family. My mother’s dementia is such that she can be negative and rude to her caregivers. As embarrassing as this is for our family, Tina always puts us at ease. She is professional, accepting, patient, and always in a sunny mood! Her gentle nature and kindness towards our mom provides us with great peace of mind. We feel fortunate and blessed to have Tina in our lives and will always be grateful for her loving care of our mom. Thank you, Tina, for being such an integral part of our Home Care Assistance team!

During the month of November, we are expressing gratitude and appreciation for all of our amazing caregivers here at Home Care Assistance, and all family caregivers nationwide. It takes strength, character, and hard work to be a dedicated caregiver who puts forth effort every day to help others. We recognize all that caregivers do to support our clients safety and well-being. Thank you! #attitudeofgratitude

Happy Halloween! This year is a good opportunity to try some social distancing approved halloween activities. What's more fun than creating your own Halloween decorations? Here are some ideas for Halloween-themed crafts you and your loved one can try! https://homecareassistance.com//halloween-crafts-for-senio

Meet Karen Szoke, a Staffing Manager, here at Home Care Assistance! Karen loves working at HCA, and has a lot of amazing memories with both caregivers and clients. One memory she recalls was when one of her clients would tell her stories from his past. She said, His smile would light up the room when I would come and visit. Thank you Karen, for being a valued team member at Home Care Assistance!

Home care and home health are a couple terms that will start to come up when looking into receiving care in one’s home. To understand what kind of care is available, learn the differences between home care and home health care to know what is best for your loved one’s needs. "

NAEPC Members and those that are interested in a Virtual Conference for Advanced Estate Planning Strategies, please register here: https://www.naepc.org/forms/conference-registration/. Due to sponsors such as Home Care Assistance, this event can be complimentary for members and certain guests, and you can receive CEU credits. Please join us on Tuesday, November 10th and visit our Virtual Booth where we can help you understand how to partner with us and why! @HomeCareAssistance @NAEPCAssociation #naepc #aginginplace #epls #aep #naepcannualconference

A survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf of Home Care Assistance revealed interesting results about how seniors and their families feel about hiring in-home care. One of the results showed that two in five seniors aged 50+ would be more open to home care if the care provider was someone they selected and were able to form a relationship/companionship. At HCA, one of our top priorities in providing care is finding a perfect match between our client and caregiver, so that t...hey can form a meaningful and caring relationship. If someone you know is looking for home care services, please call: (888) 628-6687. #homecare

Watch and learn from Leslie Myers, one of our speakers for our World Alzheimer's Day Convention that we hosted recently. She presented an Interactive Cooking Class, where she shows us how to create omega-3 rich salmon a couple different ways, a whole grain salad, and an "Alzheimer's celebration smoothie". Watch Leslie Myers here, starting at 1:32:32 and ending at 2:30:49: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skLJ4Bh6hy0&t=384s

Whether your client is transitioning directly home after a hospitalization or moving through the care continuum via a rehabilitation or medical care facility, one-on-one home care is crucial for a safe and successful recovery. With Home Care Assistance’s Transition Home Package, our specially trained caregivers can transport a client home from the care facility or hospital, providing essential support during an often stressful time. Once home, caregivers provide monitoring, reminders, and emotional support to help the individual recover successfully. https://homecareassistance.com/caregiving-/hospital-to-home

During the COVID-19 pandemic, it is easy to feel stressed. Given the current circumstances of social distancing and isolation, it is important to practice self-care through comforting and safe activities. Try focusing on your pet, taking some time out of your day to cook a healthy meal, relax with a cup of herbal tea, or read a book. For more activities to stay engaged during the pandemic, check out our Life Enrichment Guide here: ... https://homecareassistance.com/life-enrichment-guide