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Here at Home Helpers, we know that caring for an aging loved one can be emotionally and mentally taxing for family members. That’s just one of the reasons why we’re committed to providing the highest quality care to each of our in-home clients. Be sure to take a look at the resources we’ve provided below to learn more about elderly care and our services. To speak with one of our staff members about your loved one’s needs, call us at (888) 903-4365.

• Did you know that engaging your senior in art and writing could help him preserve cognitive functioning? Take a look at this article from Everyday Health to learn more.

• To learn more about reconfiguring your loved one’s home to create a safer, more comfortable environment, be sure to check out this article from Parent Giving.

• If you would like to find out more about the benefits of in home care, then don’t miss this informative article featured on HelpGuide.org.

• Seniors who enjoy gardening should check out this article from the DIY Network to learn creative and effective ways to engage in their favorite hobby without harming themselves.

• This article from AARP offers great tips for seniors looking for nutritious and delicious foods to keep them energized and healthy.

Simple Home Hobby Ideas for the Elderly

Though your senior may have certain activities that they enjoy, it’s always a good idea to add new hobbies every now and then to stimulate their brain and infuse some fun into their life. With help from your senior care provider and the tips featured below, your loved one will look forward to trying out new and exciting hobbies from the comfort of their own home. Here are four simple home hobby ideas for the elderly:

Making Art

• From sculpting to painting to basket weaving, there are hundreds of artistic activities for your senior to try. Making art is an activity that any senior can perform, regardless of her cognitive or physical abilities. Research also shows that art offers numerous benefits to aging seniors by encouraging them to release their inner creativity and see the world in a new light.

Creating a Home Garden

• Gardening is a therapeutic activity for adults of any age. Depending on your senior’s physical condition, he or she can create a garden in the backyard or simply plant a few flowers around the house with help from a senior care provider. Watching the flowers grow is an exciting and rewarding process that your senior can be proud of.

Learning a New Language

• If your loved one has always wanted to learn a foreign language, then help her make that dream come true by purchasing books and tapes from your local bookstore. With help from an in home care professional, seniors can quiz themselves on new lessons and even place vocabulary cards on items throughout the home, such as furnishings and appliances.

For more tips on introducing new hobbies to your senior, speak with a Home Helpers caregiver. Each of our caring staff members is dedicated to enriching the lives of our senior clients from the comfort of their own homes. Call us at (888) 903-4365 to learn more about our in-home services.

A Look at the RN Assist™ Program

Here at Home Helpers, we offer a variety of services to make your loved one’s day-to-day life easier, safer, and more enjoyable. One service we’re proud to offer is the RN Assist program, which pairs registered nurses with elderly in-home care clients who may require extra medical attention. Our RN Assist team serves as the bridge between your family and the medical world, making it easier for you to understand your loved one’s condition and personal needs. 

The nurses enrolled in our RN Assist program are personally matched with our in-home clients to ensure that each is able to connect with the other. For more information on this program and the benefits that it offers to your loved one, be sure to watch this video. To learn more about the other services we offer at Home Helpers, call us at (888) 903-4365. 

Factors to Consider When Deciding if Home Care Is the Right Option for Your Loved One

As your loved one ages, it becomes more important for you and your family members to consider his safety and health at home. For many seniors, the clear choice is in-home care, which is carried out by reliable, trustworthy, and experienced professionals. Here are several questions that you should ask yourself when deciding if home care is the right option for your senior:

Does Your Senior Have Any Serious Medical Conditions?

• When deciding whether or not your loved one could benefit from in-home care, it’s important to analyze the state of his physical and mental health. While many in-home caregivers are specially trained in assisting seniors with dementia, Parkinson’s disease, debilitating arthritis, and other serious conditions, the advanced stages of these diseases can be more difficult to treat at home.

Are You Able to Visit Your Senior Frequently?

• Seniors who live in an isolated neighborhood or those whose family members live far away may be better suited to living in a group setting. Although your senior’s in-home care provider offers a significant amount of social stimulation, your loved one may still feel lonely only communicating with one person each day.

Can Your Loved One’s Home Be Easily Modified?

• Most homes can be tweaked slightly to accommodate seniors who rely on wheelchairs and walkers to get around. However, if your loved one’s home has many stairs or several narrow doorways, it can be more difficult for him to get around, even with help from an elderly care assistant. Other modifications will need to be made to areas where falls could occur, such as the bathtub or shower.

If you’re still not sure whether in-home care is appropriate for your senior, speak with Home Helpers in Philadelphia, today. We offer services for seniors of all levels of mobility and personalize our care to meet their individual needs. Call us at (888) 903-4365 to learn more. 

Learn How Home Care Services Can Benefit Your Family Members

Aging family members may require a little extra help around the home. Senior assistance programs can allow elderly individuals to stay in their own homes while a professional provides light housekeeping and meal preparation. To learn more about in-home senior care and healthy aging topics, read these articles and contact Home Helpers at (888) 903-4365

• HealthInAging.org has created this guide to determining if home care is right for you or your loved one. This website also explores assistive technology and home modifications.

• Learn about some of the most common warning signs and symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease with this article by the Alzheimer’s Association.

• WebMD offers this guide on how to seek quality in-home care for aging family members.

• It’s always a good idea to ask a representative from a senior assistance program any questions you have about in-home care. The Mayo Clinic offers a few sample questions to ask.

• AARP discusses tips for caring for aging family members at home, including why it’s important to arrange for additional senior assistance.