At Valley Home Care, we strive to be on the forefront of elder home care by keeping up-to-date on current news and information that impacts the clients and families we serve.
We have compiled a list of informational items that we believe you will find educational and helpful. If at any time you have questions or concerns about any of the information presented, please contact us. Our staff will be glad to help you find the information you need to make the right choices about home care.
If you have a suggestion for a future topic, we encourage you to email us your ideas. Also, please check back regularly because we continually update our library of information.
When we hear the word “playtime”, most people conjure up images of toddlers and young children engaging in fun activities inside and out of the house. That’s a valid assessment but playtime is not something reserved for just children. It’s something people of all ages can enjoy and especially… Read More
It’s something that happens to even the best caregivers.
You wake up in the morning feeling physically, emotionally and mentally exhausted. You lay in bed motionless, pondering your to-do list for the day ahead and you feel utterly overwhelmed. Your usual upbeat… Read More
Everyone suffers through periods of loneliness at some points in their lives. It’s a natural condition of being human to feel the pains of separation when someone we love or care about passes on, moves away or is missing in our lives for whatever reason.
For most of us,… Read More
It’s springtime and all over the country, seniors are shaking off the winter blues and venturing outdoors to begin beautifying their lawns and gardens. It’s a great time of year for older adults because they have opportunity to be more active, enjoy the fresh air and sunshine and test… Read More
Financial exploitation of seniors is a serious problem. It’s hard to pinpoint exactly how much money senior citizens are scammed out of each year, but various studies estimate the financial losses at between 3 billion to 37 billion annually. The reason why it’s difficult to calculate losses accurately… Read More
One of the greatest fears that seniors have today is outliving their money. For many older adults, advances in healthcare has been a double-edged sword. They are living longer, healthier lives but increased lifespans have contributed to financial worries because their financial reserves can’t keep pace with their… Read More
When elder loved ones reach a point in life when they want to live independently but can no longer adequately care for themselves, what typically happens is someone in the family steps up and provides the necessary help. It’s a common situation. It’s estimated that over 40 million… Read More
Eating balanced, nutritional meals is a key to good health at any age. For seniors, eating well is especially important. A proper diet of the right foods helps seniors boost their energy, manage their weight and it can even control or prevent diseases such as high blood pressure,… Read More
It’s that time of year again. Winter has arrived and weather advisories about snow, ice and chilling temperatures are everyday news for most parts of the nation. Unless you reside in the warmer climates or are one of the fortunate “Snow Birds” that migrate there for the winter… Read More
As someone who has spent the better part of my adult life in the senior care professions, I’ve learned firsthand that effectively communicating with older adults is not a simple task. It’s difficult because issues with aging can cause communication disconnects between seniors and their caregivers. When this… Read More
