It’s holiday time once again, which means it’s also the ideal time for a “holiday reality check.” If you haven’t seen your elderly loved ones in a while, now is a good time to take note of how they are doing. With busy agendas or long distances separating families for much of the year, subtle (or not-so-subtle) indications that senior … Read More
3 Helpful Home Care Products to Make Life at Home Easier
As your loved one ages, adaptive home care products can aid in making everyday life around the home simpler and less dangerous. There are scores of home care products obtainable today that can make older adults’ lives safer and more secure. At Visiting Angels, we wish to provide you with some expert recommendations for purchasing and using just a few … Read More
Living with MS: Staying Comfortable and Safe at Home with Multiple Sclerosis
As the famous author Jane Austen said, “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” And for those living with MS, comfort is essential, as is remaining safe. If a family member has been diagnosed with MS, the first step in caregiving should be to make the necessary modifications so the home is a safe, comfortable sanctuary, and … Read More
Issues You Need to Know About When Hiring California In-Home Care Providers
The time has come – you and your loved one have decided to hire an in-home care provider, either to perform some basic duties, such as light housekeeping or to provide companionship, or to provide some health care services, such as personal care. Whatever the services your loved one may require, now that you know you need to hire someone, … Read More
Home Care and Diabetes Care Go Hand in Hand
Caring for diabetes is an ongoing, daily process. Ignoring your diabetes care plan can lead to complications such as heart disease, high blood pressure and diabetic coma, blindness, kidney disease or amputation. The home care professionals at Visiting Angels of Sunnyvale and Fremont understand that constant health management can be overwhelming and stressful, and it can be difficult to manage … Read More
Home Care: One Size Does Not Fit All
There are many types of in-home care, and knowing which is right for you or your loved one can help you live a happier, healthier life at home. When it’s time to seek home care, an assessment for daily function, depression, and mental status is an important step in determining what type of care is the right choice. A geriatric … Read More
Assessing In-Home Care Needs
Aging in place is a popular choice for seniors today. When you or a loved one make the choice to age in place and remain independent at home, it is important to assess the level of care that is required. Below is a list of some everyday activities that should be considered to help determine in-home care needs. Ability to … Read More