Benefits of Home - In-Home Senior Care

Keeping Active as you Age

Chris Fay — Mon, 10 Jun 2013 20:46:28 +0000

As always, if you haven’t been active or if you have health concerns, you should consult a doctor before starting a new physical activity program. Even if you haven’t been active previously, with doctor’s approval, it’s important to start and stay active. Being physically active has shown to provide a benefit to aging adults, even …

A Place for Mom Can Be Right at Home

Chris Fay — Wed, 29 May 2013 12:20:44 +0000

More of our population is moving into their senior years which means more of our family members need help with their daily life. Whether that means dealing with a chronic illness like arthritis or heart disease or simply having someone who isn’t getting around as well as they used to, more seniors need a little …

Building Better Cognitive Fitness

Chris Fay — Wed, 15 May 2013 13:34:47 +0000

Fitness is something that is always at the forefront of the media and even our conversations. When speaking of elder care and fitness, we talk about walks and swim classes but rarely do we talk about cognitive fitness. Exercising our brains can reduce the risk of cognitive decline and increase our sense of happiness by …

When it’s Time for an Elderly Member of the Family to Stop Driving

Chris Fay — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 20:35:23 +0000

Nothing will stop a conversation faster than bringing up the choice between independence and safety when talking about seniors driving. The amount of angst when confronting an aging parent on whether or not they should be taking the wheel is deep and emotional. In some cases, caregivers feel like it’s a decision that they don’t …

Taking Care of Others Means Taking Care of You

Chris Fay — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 20:26:20 +0000

It’s a lot of work taking care of an elderly parent but add on to that the pressures of your own family, work, and everyday stress and you have a recipe for disaster. How many times do caregivers ask the in-home senior care person questions about their elderly parents needs and emotional well-being but may …

Spring Cleaning for the Elderly: Chores Around the House

Chris Fay — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 22:19:49 +0000

Spring cleaning is a series of chores typically performed when the mercury first starts to rise and the seasonal snow and ice finally come to an end. Spring cleaning is a way of preparing the house for the end of winter and the coming of the warmer months. And although spring cleaning is little more …

Assisting the Elderly with a Little Spring Cleaning: Clothing and Blankets

Chris Fay — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:55:44 +0000

Spring has officially sprung for most of the nation. After too many months of slick and chilly weather, it actually seems as if Old Man Winter has finally released his icy grip on much of the nation. One look at the temperature gauge and you’ll easily see that the sub-zero temperatures have given way to …

Shifting Thoughts from Winter Preparedness to Spring Gardening

Chris Fay — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:17:58 +0000

The news of late has been all about snowfall and other wintery weather that has gripped much of the Midwest. Here at Benefits of Home, we’ve written a number of winter-related blog articles on Preventing Slips and Falls, Keeping Warm During the Winter, and Winter Weather Preparedness. And although the winter weather is threatening to …

A Winter Weather Preparedness Plan for the Elderly in Kansas City

Chris Fay — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:27:28 +0000

February, 2013 – You don’t have to turn on the TV or the radio to know that Kansas City has been experiencing a dramatic change in winter weather. You only have to look out the window to see snow drifts against the house – some at three feet in height and more. Walkways are covered …

Senior Care Services from Benefits of Home

Chris Fay — Thu, 31 Jan 2013 21:47:50 +0000

As our family members age, they tend to need more help. This is something that’s a natural part of life and should come as no surprise to anyone with elderly parents or even grandparents. Many elderly members of our family need help with simple things such as driving and transportation, changing residences, recreational activities, weekly …