A Beginner’s Guide to Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia
Today, more than 7 million older adults live with dementia in the U.S. As the Baby Boomer population ages, that number could rise to over 9 million... Keep Reading
Can I Afford In-Home Care for My Loved One?
If your loved one turned 65 in America today, they have almost a 70% chance of needing long-term care services of some kind in their lives. In-home... Keep Reading
How Transitional Care Helps Seniors Recover from Surgery at Home
When an older relative has surgery, they’re entering a vulnerable time. They’ll need extra support after coming home from the hospital,... Keep Reading
Top Ways to Make the Seniors in Your Life Feel Appreciated
August 21 is World Senior Citizen’s Day, a day where communities across the globe celebrate the achievements, contributions, and rights of... Keep Reading
How Do I Know if My Elderly Loved One Needs Home Care?
Retirement age can be a wonderfully fulfilling time for most adults, a time when they can live happily pursuing new goals and dreams with... Keep Reading
ComForCare Home Care Named a Certified 2022 Great Place to Work in the US and Canada
92% of employees in America and 82% of employees in Canada agreed that ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care is a great place to work... Keep Reading
Mental Health Awareness Month: Spotlight on Senior Home Care
Entering older age comes with a lot of strong emotions. Turning 65 marks retirement for many: a time for rest, enjoying the fruits of their labor,... Keep Reading
Who Is Eligible for Home Care Services?
When it comes to caring for an older person, someone leaving hospital, or someone who has a disability, it can be difficult to know what resources... Keep Reading
Does Medicare Cover Home Care Services? Paying for In-Home Care
Finding a home care service for yourself or an aging loved one is one of the most important decisions you can make. Over three-quarters of adults... Keep Reading
Coping with Covid
Under any given circumstances, we do our best to balance the demands of keeping those we care for safe and healthy with our other responsibilities to ... Keep Reading
Ten Questions Every Loved One Should Review with a Potential Home Care Provider
Realizing that an elderly loved one needs assistance can be tough. Whether it’s a parent, extended family member, or special guardian, you want. Keep Reading
The Importance of Expressing Love as We Age
In this busy world it’s so easy to get wrapped up in our everyday practices. Between personal and work obligations we can easily neglect the most im... Keep Reading
Self Care for the Caregiver
When it comes to family caregivers, there’s something incredibly important that is often overlooked. This crucial piece of the family caregiver puzz... Keep Reading
Helping Your Loved One Experience a Healthier New Year
Most older adults are living with chronic conditions. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 85% of older ... Keep Reading
Making Holidays More Enjoyable for Those Living With Dementia
For most, the holiday season is chock full of fond memories and anticipation. We look forward to quality time spent reminiscing and bonding with loved... Keep Reading
Caregiver Burnout and the Dementia Patient
For those caring for an older loved one, they are likely no stranger to the burnout often associated with this type of care. Learn how to manage care... Keep Reading
ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care Named One of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Women by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work®
Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Women. Earning a plac... Keep Reading
How Hospitals Can Assist Seniors with Transitioning Back Home
Here’s what hospital staff can do to help seniors transition home and stay home. ... Keep Reading
Raising Awareness on How to Reduce Falls
As a home care agency, we too want to spotlight the seriousness of falls and help change the conversation surrounding them. Helping older adults under... Keep Reading