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COPD in Older Adults: Overcoming the Struggles of Face Masks and COVID-19

October 21, 2020October 7, 2020 allcare Senior Care, Senior Health

Seniors with COPD have had to remain particularly watchful since the COVID-19 pandemic started, because they are likely at both an increased risk for contracting the virus and for developing more severe complications because of this. A recently available research study published by the European Respiratory Journal reported that COPD patients were more likely to […]

Top Tips for Seniors Living with COPD to Breathe Easier at Home

October 8, 2020October 7, 2020 allcare Senior Care, Senior Health, Tips for Seniors

Families providing COPD care for a senior loved one know that outdoor air pollution can make symptoms worse. However, did you realize that compromised air quality inside the home can also inflame COPD symptoms? Cleansing the air in the house can help those living with COPD – and everybody else in the home – breathe […]

Caregiving at Home? Try These Unique Senior Activities That Make a Difference

September 22, 2020September 3, 2020 allcare Activities for Seniors, Benefits of Home Care, caregiver, Senior Health, Senior Independence

Search online for “activities for seniors” and you’ll probably find a number of games, crafts, memory-stimulating puzzles, and of course, the requisite bingo. What you will not find, unless you search quite a bit more, are the purposeful, philanthropic activities that bring meaning and purpose to our lives. And yet, if you ask older individuals […]

How to Help Aging Adults Maintain Dignity, Purpose, and Meaning

September 9, 2020September 3, 2020 allcare Activities for Seniors, Benefits of Home Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence

“Here, let me help you with that.” “Don’t over-exert yourself!” “You can just sit here and rest; I’ll handle that.” How often have we made statements such as these to aging adults, with the best motives, of course? We want to do whatever we can in order to help our older loved ones, to ensure […]

Top Tips to Help Family Caregivers Get More Done

July 9, 2020August 14, 2020 allcare Activities for Seniors, Caregiver Health, Family Caregiving, Respite Care, Sandwich Generation, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence

Are your elderly parents in need of help at home? Are you additionally attempting to manage meeting the needs of children and family at home? If so, you are part of the sandwich generation – a demographic of individuals, usually in their thirties or forties, who find themselves responsible for raising their own children and […]

How to Overcome Roadblocks to Improving Senior Fitness

June 23, 2020June 30, 2020 allcare Activities for Seniors, Assistive Equipment, Benefits of Home Care, Heart Health, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Independence

Stepping into a routine exercise schedule is daunting at any age. Exercising is tedious. We would prefer not to expend the time. We’re feeling aches and pains from yesterday’s physical exertion. We’ve all made excuses such as these for not staying physically fit. Frailty and advanced age make it even more challenging to follow an […]

The Best Workout Routines for Older Adults of Any Ability

June 11, 2020June 23, 2020 allcare Activities for Seniors, Benefits of Home Care, Senior Finances, Senior Health

The positive effects of seniors exercising are worth all the work. Even people who are confined to a bed or wheelchair-bound have a full range of workout options available to strengthen flexibility, resistance, and overall fitness, and they should take advantage of these whenever given the chance. All Care, providers of in-home caregivers in Medford, […]

How Do People Get Mesothelioma?

May 21, 2020October 28, 2020 allcare Family Caregiving, Home Care Services, Mesothelioma, Senior Care, Senior Health

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer that develops after being exposed to a toxic substance called asbestos. Many people were unknowingly exposed to asbestos for the majority of the 20th century. It usually takes between 20 and 50 years for mesothelioma to develop after exposure, making the disease more common for seniors than younger age groups. […]

Dementia Care Tips for Maintaining Senior Health During the COVID-19 Crisis

May 20, 2020June 30, 2020 allcare Alzheimer's Care, Benefits of Home Care, Dementia Care, Senior Care, Senior Health

Providing help for an aging parent with Alzheimer’s disease is complex under the best of scenarios; mix in a global pandemic, one that calls for social distancing, masks, and meticulous sterilization of both ourselves and our home, and the challenge may seem insurmountable. All Care In-Home Care Solutions’ dementia care team offers the following tips […]

Maximize Elderly Wellness with These Top COVID-19 Resources

May 12, 2020August 14, 2020 allcare Family Caregiving, Home Care Services, Senior Care, Senior Health, Tips for Seniors

Knowing the best place to turn with regard to the current, most dependable information on COVID-19, particularly as it pertains to seniors and family members who provide care assistance for them, is extremely important – and can be overwhelming. With many sources and differing opinions on this earth-shattering topic, we wanted to help make it […]

S.F May 2020

Klamath Falls, OR

They are all very sweet and kind. They call and let me know if someone isn't coming or if they are going to be a little bit late. They are a lifesaver because I can't do things anymore. They take my garbage out, vacuum, do my dishes, and they actually fold my clothes. My steady caregiver is friendly and does a good job.

I.B. May 01, 2020

They are attentive, thoughtful, and sensitive to my needs. They are thorough, responsible, on time and they take care of my needs very much. I am happy with the providers that I have, they are super.

T.T. April 01, 2020

Grants Pass, OR Client

They call me and ask me how I am doing every month just to check up on me. They work for the people and not for themselves.

E.W. March, 2020

Medford, OR Client

They always respond and always try to make available a caregiver when needed. They schedule the caregiver's times for me and call back to let me know that someone is coming. They have empathy, and are considerate and kind, they also ask me how I am doing with everything. It has allowed me to get out and do some things that I like to do. It allows me to do some social outings that I otherwise could not do.

D.B. March 02, 2020

Everything is great. My caregiver is awesome and helps me with a lot of things such as reminding me about my medications. They help me get out of the house, take me on my walk, cleans up, cooks, and do laundry. It is a perfect match. I know her a little bit and she is an awesome heartfelt person.

M.C. February, 2020

I appreciate that my caregiver is patient and is very caring to take care of me. I can't sweep or mop or get down to clean the tub, and my caregiver does things like that for me. I wouldn't be able to do it without her.

K.C. February, 2020

They are very polite, and they are punctual. They send people to meet our needs, and they make sure those needs are met. They are just very helpful for me.

C.M. February 12, 2020

They are dependable and friendly. They have made things much better, and they the right person who is willing to stay late when needed, allowing me to work. They have a very good reputation and I felt like he deserved the best care.

S.H. February 12, 2020

They are there EVERY time I call and they come out to see how I am doing. There is so much I can't do, and they caregivers do those things for me. They are doing a great job.