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With recent temperatures reaching the high 90’s and heat indexes topping 100, it’s worth a reminder that summer’s heat can be particularly risky for older adults–especially those with chronic health conditions. Knowing how to safeguard against hyperthermia and other... Read More →

June 15, 2015 was World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, when communities, municipalities and organizations of various kinds joined in promoting activities and programs that spread awareness about neglect, exploitation and abuse later in life.  However, as a provider of in-home... Read More →

At our annual workers compensation insurance audit recently, the auditor made an interesting comment: she remarked that our worker injury rate was far lower than other home care companies. Her observation made us feel validated in our conscious efforts to minimize su... Read More →

Lots of adult children face the same dilemma: should I press my aging parents to accept home care assistance? Almost all seniors resist the idea that they may require help in order to remain safely in their homes. Often, it falls to their kids to push the issue. But when is it... Read More →

When it comes to having an older parent living at home, safety can be a concern. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about half of all falls happen at home. Perhaps even more startling is the statistic that one-third of adults over the age of 65... Read More →

If you’re an adult with a parent who’s a senior citizen, you’re understandably concerned about their well-being even if they’re living in your home or have in home care assistance. However, unless you’re watching for it, you might miss signs of a treatable depression... Read More →

The 2013 hurricane season is almost here. It starts on Saturday, June 1 and runs through Saturday, Nov. 30. Getting prepared for potential storms and other emergency disasters is important for everyone in the Northern Virginia area, senior citizens included. The Federal Emergency... Read More →