Helping With Middle School Students
In the past two weeks, I have written about grandparents helping to foster a love of learning in younger kids (elementary school) and older kids (high school). This going to cover middle school-aged kids. Middle[...]
Pet Care for Older Adults
A lot of older adults have cared for pets their whole adult lives, and may want to care for them as they get older. Now, I know that some older adults may have difficult caring[...]
Helping with Older Grandkids’ Education
Last week we talked about ways that older adults can help their grandkids with their education. What I talked about last week was very focused on small children, which is fine because we can make[...]
Hygiene Aids
As we age, one of the first things that we struggle with can be maintaining our hygiene. This is really important because hygiene is a key part of our overall health and our sense of[...]
Getting in the Back to School Swing
A lot of our readers and clients may have grandchildren, and this back to school season is a great opportunity for bonding. Grandparents fostering a love of education can be so important, since your grandkids[...]
Volunteer Opportunities for Older Adults in Schools
I've talked a lot about the kind of volunteer opportunities that older adults can participate in. If they're able to, volunteering can give older adults a sense of purpose and foster their sense of community.[...]
Unusual Caregiver Tasks Pt. 2
This is a continuation of last week's post about unusual tasks that our caregivers can do, and that most people probably don't think about. I thought I'd add a few things today, so let's talk[...]
Unusual Tasks Our Caregivers Do
A lot of care that we provide is, while not standardized, pretty universal. No two clients have exactly the same tasks that they need to be completed at the same frequency, but if our caregivers[...]
Sun Safety
August is Summer Sun Safety Awareness Month according to the American Cancer Society, and so today we are going to go over ways that you can protect your skin and have fun in the sun.[...]
Light Nutrient-Dense Summer Meals
The other day, we talked about some ideas to keep your meals light and nutrient-dense for the summer. Light meals are often the key to keeping hydrated. That's why with the other post, we focused[...]
Nutrient-Dense Light Meals for Older Adults
Lots of us try to eat healthy. Since it's still summer, some people may want to keep their meals light but nutrient dense. I have some ideas that I want to share that may interest[...]
Hobbies for Our Older Neighbors
Often older people find that they have extra time. Older adults can also benefit from the social aspects of hobbies. Being part of the community is something I talk about under "social health." It can[...]
National Immunization Month
August is National Immunization Month, which is a topic that is especially important for seniors and any kids that they may have in their lives. Today, we thought we'd go over some basics about keeping[...]
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.[...]
