Summer Fruits and Vegetables in Louisville
I talk a lot about how you can save money by buying produce from local farms. A lot of times that means you're a little restricted to what is in season in your area. Today[...]
Spot the Difference: Home Care vs. Home Health
If you're looking into care for a loved one, you will run into two types of services: home care, which we offer, and home health, which we do not. There is one main difference that[...]
How You Know You’ve Found Your Caregiver
As a homecare agency, one thing we tell both our clients and our caregivers is that it can take a little while for them to find a match. Of course, if it has been a[...]
Signs Your Aging Parent May Need In-Home Help
For most families, there’s no single dramatic moment — just a slow accumulation of small worries. If you’re starting to wonder whether your parent in Louisville needs a little help at home, these are the[...]
What Non-Medical Home Care Includes: A Louisville Guide
“Non-medical home care” is the industry’s term, but it doesn’t tell you much about what actually happens day to day. For Louisville families, here’s a plain look at what this kind of care covers —[...]
How to Pay for Home Care in Louisville, KY
One of the first questions families across Louisville ask us — from the Highlands and St. Matthews to Jeffersontown and Valley Station — is also the hardest to find a straight answer to: how do[...]
Disability Independence Day
Today is Disability Independence Day, in celebration of the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act. We have talked recently about disability and homecare. It is an important topic that we talk about often. We[...]
Songs for Performing CPR
When I was in CPR class, they'd always tell us to perform chest compressions to "Stayin' Alive" by the Bee Gees. So I had the thought recently to look into other songs that someone could[...]
Air Quality Concerns
As the wildfires rage through Canada, many parts of the northern United States have suffered with air quality issues. As extreme weather becomes more common with climate change, I thought it was a good idea[...]
Disability and Homecare Pt. 2
Since this month is Disability Pride Month, we talked about disability and homecare. There's still some ground that I wanted to cover with regards to disability. Last time we mostly talked about how hard it[...]
What to Avoid in Extreme Heat Pt. 2
Last week, I wrote about what we should avoid during heat waves. Of course, the obvious ones are "the sun" but there are some things that are not so obvious that I think we can[...]
Disability and Homecare
July is Disability Pride Month. We deal a lot with disability in homecare, and we have a lot of clients who are either newly disabled or have disabilities but don't think of themselves as disabled.[...]
What to Avoid in Summer Heat
Yesterday, we talked about how to stay safe in the summer heat. Today, we're going to go over some things that we should avoid doing in the heat. Summer is blazing, and we need to[...]
Extreme Heat Safety
This past week it has been dangerously hot, and I thought we should go over extreme heat safety. Especially since people want to do summer activities, it is important that people know how to do[...]
Homecare and Pride
Happy Pride Month, everyone! I have been thinking recently about how in the coming years, inclusivity for the LGBTQ+ community is going to be increasingly important in homecare. A lot of people have this idea[...]
Happy Juneteenth!
A few days ago was Juneteenth and as I was not online much, I did not get a post out about it. My post here will be brief, but I was thinking about it especially[...]
America 250 Events in Louisville: A Family-Friendly Guide for Seniors
As July approaches, so does America's 250th birthday — and Louisville is marking the occasion with events all across the city. It's a great chance to get out of the house with family, especially if[...]
When to Call for Help With Pests: A Follow-Up for Older Adults
A few days ago we shared a post on pest management for older adults, focused on managing common household pests. Some situations call for more specialized help, though — so today we're following up with[...]
Free Medical Alert Smartwatches Now Available for CareBuilders Clients
We have exciting news to share. CareBuilders at Home is now offering medical alert smartwatches — completely free of charge — to all of our Louisville clients. These devices add an important layer of safety[...]
Pest Control for Seniors: Managing Bugs and Critters at Home
Pest management is one of those spring cleaning tasks that's easy to overlook — but as the seasons change, bugs and other pests tend to become more of an issue. It can be especially noticeable[...]
Easy Ways for Seniors to Donate Items Without Heavy Lifting
An important part of spring cleaning is donating items we no longer use or need. But hauling and lifting boxes of donations can be a real challenge for many older adults. The good news is[...]
Managing Pet Hair: Cleaning Tips for Seniors
What do you do when you have pets and cleaning up after them gets harder as you age? We shared some ideas in a previous post, and this is a continuation — this time focused[...]
Cleaning Up After Pets: Tips for Seniors With Limited Mobility
This month we're focused on cleaning, with older adults in mind. Last time we covered accessibility in cleaning. Today we're looking at ways to clean up after your pets — especially helpful if you have[...]
Spring Cleaning Tips for a Safer Senior Home
We're kicking off our spring cleaning series with some practical cleaning tips. This month, we'll be sharing advice all about getting your home into tip-top shape — with a particular focus on doing it safely,[...]
Assistive Tools That Help Older Adults Maintain Independence at Home
As people age, they may lose some dexterity and mobility in their hands and fingers, which can make everyday personal care tasks harder. Promoting independence in older adults is something we value, so today we're[...]
