Arizona Home Care Blog
According to an AARP study, 87% of adults age 65 and over would prefer to stay in their own homes as they age. And who can blame them? Many of these older adults saw their own parents institutionalized in retirement and skilled nursing facilities, and want to avoid the safe fate as they age. Unfortunately, […]
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Dementia is a looming public health crisis. According to the World Health Organization, there are currently some 50 million people suffering from the disease world wide. And if left unchecked, that number could swell to more than 131 million by 2050. Unfortunately, researchers have made little progress finding a cause for dementia or developing effective […]
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The holidays can be a stressful time for many people. Between gift shopping, decorating, holiday parties, and family commitments, sometimes it feels like there’s almost no time left to actually enjoy the season. But when you add in the stress of caring for an elderly family member, the holidays can quickly turn into an exhausting […]
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The holiday season is now in full swing, and that means food, and a lot of it. Thanksgiving and Christmas are two of the most widely celebrated holidays in the United States. But all that celebration comes with big challenges for the diabetic population as they choose what foods to eat and how large their […]
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It’s vital to develop a strong Connections to Care Program to local resources and community organizations that can also support our caregivers, clients, their family members, and our Continuum of Care partners. “As part of our dedication to Connections to Care, Generations Home Care wants to share information about a resource within our community, the Talking Book Library, which might […]
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The Holiday Season is Here With Halloween and Thanksgiving right around the corner, the next few months will be filled with celebration, family, and no small amount of sugary treats and high-fat foods. Delicious as all of these are, they pose an extreme risk to diabetics in America. With more than 12 million seniors over […]
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When coordinating home care, it’s of utmost importance for Generations Home Care to understand available services outside of our non-medical scope of care — and when possible — connect our client with the outside services that can benefit them. Our goal is to help educate and connect our clients to services within the entire Continuum […]
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As the 2018-2019 flu season approaches, senior citizens must be vigilant about protecting their health. As we age, our immune systems become less effective, which makes seniors far more vulnerable to the flu’s effects. Center for Disease Control (CDC ) studies show that over 30,000 people a year die from the flu, with more than […]
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Home Care Plays a Vital Role Continuum of Care is a concept involving a system that guides and tracks patients over time through a comprehensive array of health services spanning all levels and intensity of care. In-home care plays a vital role in the continuum of care by providing caregivers to assist with non-medical services like homemaking, medication reminders, […]
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The looming dementia crisis has researchers, government agencies, and social service professionals worried. Currently, more than 50 million people around the globe suffer from dementia and experts predict that will nearly triple by 2050. To make matters worse, the number of new family caregivers and home health aides won’t rise at the same rate. As […]
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