How to be a Smarter Family Caregiver
If you’re a family caregiver of a loved one with memory loss, you’re not alone. 140,000 older adults in Georgia experience some form of cognitive decline. With over 80% of affected older adults aging at home, family caregivers are in good company. Even if full-time professional care is out of reach for your family, affordable […]
Announcing a New, Innovative Caregiving Tool!
After much research, product evaluation, case studies, data analytics, and more, Home Care Matters is pleased to announce a new product offering to assist in the daily hands-on care that we have been providing for over 11 years. Introducing, Please see our April 2023, Home Care Matters newsletter, email us at info@homecarematters.com or call our office […]
Help Your Dad Maintain His Quality of Life and Independence
Your dad wants to stay in his home. You want to make sure he has the help he needs, and that makes it hard for you to balance your job, family, and personal life. You can’t leave him alone all week, but you can’t drop everything to help out every day. It’s time to consider […]
Why Are Falls Dangerous for Older Adults?
Every year, 28% of older Americans fall, and 37% of those falls result in injuries that require medical care. Bone fractures, including hip fractures, and head trauma are the most common. When younger adults fall, doctors are not always as concerned as they are with older adults. Why is it so alarming if an older […]
How Does Post-hospital Care Help Seniors with the Emotional Impact of Hospitalization?
When seniors spend time in the hospital, whether it’s a short visit or a longer one, it can be incredibly stressful and cause a variety of emotions to come to the forefront. Add to that the physical impacts of hospitalization, which might include pain, discomfort, and mobility changes, and this can be a complicated time. […]
4 Tasks Seniors Should Do Now To Get Ready For Spring
Even though it might not feel like it in some parts of the country, spring is on the way. And with spring comes a lot of tasks that seniors who are aging at home need to do to get their homes ready for spring. Seniors with home care have an advantage when it comes to […]
Visit a Local Library for National Library Lovers Month
No matter where you live, just about every town has a library. From small towns to big cities, even in today’s technology-driven world, you can usually still find a library within driving distance of your home. And even if your town doesn’t have a public library, oftentimes schools will allow guests to visit their library […]
4 Things Seniors Do That Can Increase The Risk Of Stroke
According to studies, about 75% of the strokes that happen every year happen to seniors who are over the age of 65. As seniors get older their risk of having a stroke increases. Seniors may not be able to reduce their risk of having a stroke to zero, but with the help of home care […]
Who Can Help You Care for Your Loved One?
Being the caregiver for an elderly loved one doesn’t mean you have to do it all yourself. Whether you’re helping your loved one age in place by living in his own home with some assistance, having him move back in with your family, or providing him another place to live that has professional services, you […]
Five Engaging Books That Celebrate Caregiving
As a family caregiver, you need to de-stress. Reading is one of the more popular pastimes. Hop in a warm bath or curl up in front of a fire and read. If you’re looking for books you can relate to, these five books celebrate the work that caregivers and elder care providers do. Cyn & […]
