Can Companion Care at Home Help Seniors Reduce Stress?
Stress management is an essential aspect of maintaining good health and well-being, especially for seniors. Chronic stress can exacerbate existing health conditions, contribute to cognitive decline, and negatively impact overall quality of life. Companion care at home can play a vital role in helping seniors manage stress through various approaches, such as sharing relaxation techniques […]
Six Ways Home Care Helps With Meals
Your mom has a harder time cooking meals as she gets older. Arthritis pain and stiff joints make it hard for her to slice meats and vegetables and lift heavier pots and pans. Home care services can help her in six different ways. Menu Planning While visiting with her caregiver, your mom can talk about […]
Why Are Seniors Likely to Be Stressed Out?
Life gets more challenging as seniors age and they may experience some really big stressors that take a toll on both mental and physical health. Health concerns, social isolation, and cognitive changes are all massive areas of daily life that become central issues for aging adults. When family caregivers recognize these concerns and put solutions […]
What You Need to Know Before Becoming a Cancer Caregiver
A caregiver is a person who helps an older adult diagnosed with cancer, whether it’s a friend or a family member. Usually, the primary caregiver is a spouse, parent, partner, or adult child. Close friends, neighbors, or colleagues may fill this role if the family is not around. When a senior has cancer, support is […]
Helping Seniors With Alzheimer’s Sleep Better
Seniors who have Alzheimer’s often have problems with disrupted sleep. They may get up and wander in the night, or have nightmares, or be unable to sleep because their internal body clock is off and they think it’s daytime when it’s really night. Medication side effects and other problems can interfere with their ability to […]
Employee of the Month – April
Golden Heart Senior Care is proud to announce that Sara B is our Employee of the Month for April 2023. Sara is from Los Angeles California and she enjoys being around seniors and disabled clients. Sara likes to assist and help everyone with their activities of daily living. According to Sara, “It feels good to […]
6 Ways Home Care Helps Seniors with Cognitive Difficulty
Cognitive changes can be scary for the person experiencing them and for the family caregivers who want the best for their family members. One solution that can be really helpful is to bring in home care providers as soon as possible. These caregivers are experienced in helping aging adults have the best possible quality of […]
Helping a Senior Deal with Loneliness
Loneliness can negatively impact seniors’ physical and mental health. However, you don’t have to wait for loneliness and isolation to consume your loved elderly. You can give your older parents the better mindset that they deserve along with the life they deserve as they age. Elder care can help seniors deal with loneliness and give […]
Employee of the Month – March
Golden Heart Senior Care is proud to announce that Nicole G. is the Golden Heart Employee of the month for March 2023. Nicole Is originally from San Antonio Texas and has four beautiful children. Nicole has been a caregiver for 16+ years. She really enjoys getting to know people and helping those in need of […]
How Can Family Caregivers Understand the Emotional Needs of Seniors?
Addressing physical needs for seniors is really important as they age, of course, but there are emotional needs that have to be met, too. Sometimes those emotional needs are unknown even for the aging adults themselves. It’s hard to face big changes, especially when they seem to be coming too quickly. One solution that can […]
