How to Make Your Senior’s Home More Ergonomic
Most people think about ergonomics when it comes to working at a computer, but it’s more than that. Ergonomics in terms of caring for your elderly family member involves making sure she’s able to accomplish tasks both safely and comfortably. Ergonomic Seating Is Important to Examine The most common way that most people become […]
The Home Care Matters’ Story ❤❤ #DEEStrong
❤Home Care Matters was started for a reason, and that reason is Dee. (Valerie Darling’s Mom). #DeeStrong! Here’s a little video of family, memories, and the reason Home Care Matters serves seniors today. ❤ If you or an aging loved-one needs care, please talk to us. We’ve been where you are today. We can help. 678-828-2195
What Does Exercise Really Do for Your Senior?
Your senior should always talk to her doctor about exercise before she starts, but once she gets the go-ahead, she should know that there are plenty of benefits to moving even a little more. She Could Reduce Her Fall Risk Regular exercise strengthens muscles, especially core muscles, and improves balance and flexibility. All […]
How Can You Help Your Senior to Be More Prepared During the Coronavirus Pandemic?
The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is so contagious that your senior needs to be prepared to self-quarantine for at least a few weeks. That means that you and she both need to have a plan of action. Figure out Who You Can Lean on Right Now If you didn’t already have a team […]
40 Percent of Americans are Obese – Is It Too Late for Your Parent to Lose Weight?
A report recently released by the United States government indicates that 40 percent of people in this country are obese. 10 percent of them are severely obese. Sadly, those numbers are going up quickly. Between 1999 and 2018, the rate of obesity went up by 12 percent and the number of severely obese people doubled. […]
Fun things Home Care Can Do with Seniors During the Pandemic
Having to stay at home and remain distant from friends and families due to the COVID-19 pandemic can be boring for older adults. They may not be able to do their normal activities that occur outside the home, such as meeting friends for coffee or going to club meetings. However, that doesn’t mean they have […]
What Do You Need to Know About Tracking Breathing Problems?
Whether your senior has COPD, asthma, or some other type of breathing issues it can help to understand what the contributing factors are. The main reason for that is so that you can solve those problems for her, of course. Here’s what you should know about keeping a breathing tracker. Keep a Breathing […]
Art Therapy and Elderly Adults: Can it Help?
As someone gets older, they need to find activities and things to do that will improve their mental and emotional health. Yes, they should still stay physically fit. However, keeping mentally and emotionally stable can help to reduce dementia and other types of cognitive decline. If you or senior care providers are taking care of […]
IMPORTANT MESSAGE
Hello HCM Friends, We know you are being inundated with messages, updates, concerns, etc. about the Corona Virus. So are we. Life, as we have traditionally lived and operated has changed dramatically over the last few weeks & looks to continue into our future for a while longer. As we navigate our new normal, sometimes […]
Home Care Matters Announcement About Coronavirus / COVID-19
An Update Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19) from Home Care Matters To our valued customers and colleagues, In these times of uncertainty, we want you to know that the safety and health of clients and employees are always a top priority. Now more than ever, our business is you. As we continue to monitor developments and navigate […]
