The thought of a “stranger” coming into the home on a daily basis and assisting with activities of daily living may not always sit very well with your senior loved one. So now you find yourself in a situation where you don’t want to overstep your boundaries, but you still realize the importance of providing your loved one with much-needed hel...

It has been quite a year. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives and altered our daily activities. However, we are finally at the point where restrictions are starting to be lifted and, while exciting, this does leave some seniors and their families wondering what to do next. (more…)...

Attention all home health care professionals! Allcare Home Health Agency, Inc is hosting a two-day virtual hiring event Tuesday, June 22nd and Wednesday, June 23rd. For information about the specific jobs we are currently seeking to fill, please visit our Home Health Care Careers page. We look forward to meeting you during one of the following virt...

Keeping one's mouth clean helps to prevent diseases and infections. For loved ones who are aging, oral problems become common and can lead to major problems if hygiene is not maintained. There are many health issues related to the lack of regular oral care for seniors. Oral problems can become so significant that they may affect the quality and...

As one gets older, and experiences declining health, their families start weighing the options of going for facility care or remaining in their own home as they age. Statistics by the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) indicate that 90 percent of aging individuals over the age of 65 prefer staying at home rather than moving to facility ...

Multiple Sclerosis is a progressive, immune-mediated disorder where the immune system damages the protective outer layer of nerves. It eats up the myelin and fatty substance that protects the nervous system (the optic nerves, spinal cord, and brain). As a result, the damage disrupts communication between the patient's brain and body. The disease c...

Caring for an aging parent is extremely challenging for one person, but when there are multiple decision-makers involved, it can be not only a challenge but a nightmare. In one regard multiple siblings can provide a level of support that can relieve some of the pressure on an individual caregiver. On the other hand, the group dynamic can become str...

As people age, it’s extremely important that they take care of their brain health. There are certain activities that are effective in keeping memory sharp. Staying mentally active is a challenge, especially if the senior is retired or is lacking social stimulation which is a huge problem during the pandemic.Even with today’s limited ability...

Providing your senior loved one a healthy, balanced, nourishing diet is not really that difficult, but getting your loved one to actually eat the healthy food can be a real challenge. One of the benefits of an in-home caregiver is personal one-on-one meal planning.As people age their appetites diminish. Problems with teeth, swallowing, medi...

The metabolism of seniors slows as they age. Elderly adults require fewer calories than they did when they were younger. Eating excess sugar and saturated fats leads to unnecessary and unhealthy weight gain. Additionally, the aging body requires additional doses of certain nutrients. Allcare Home Health caregivers love to cook and our RN will discu...