Elder Care Tools: Modified Technology to Improve Your Parents’ Independence
Elder Care in Eastchester NY Maintaining independence is of great importance for most people, particularly as they are getting older and realize that they are dealing with physical, mobility, medical, emotional, or cognitive limitations and challenges that make it more difficult for them to do the things that they have always done, or that they…
Read MoreSenior Care Tips: Effective Ways to Downsize for Your Loved Ones
Senior Care in Ossining NY One of the main issues that many elderly adults face after entering into a senior care relationship with their adult children is the need to adapt to a simpler lifestyle due to financial restraints. Most seniors lived on a fixed budget, which can become difficult when they are coping with…
Read MoreGuard Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration by Becoming Aware of the Symptoms
Senior Care in Irvington, N.Y. Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of severe vision loss or blindness among Americans who are 65 years old or older, according to our senior advisors at The Perfect Home Care, Inc., in Tarrytown. So it’s important that seniors remain aware of symptoms. That way, in the…
Read MoreTips for Family Caregivers – Lowering Stress Through Unplugging
Caregiver in Greenburgh NY Our devices such as our smartphones, tablets, and computers can certainly make life easier. Quick communication with email and text messages can help us connect with loved ones and important answers are often just a search away. While technology has definitely helped family caregivers do their jobs more efficiently, too much…
Read MorePursuing Fun on Behalf of the Elderly is No Trivial Matter for The Perfect Home Care
The golden years should be fun. That’s one reason why The Perfect Home Care regularly provides free entertainment for the elderly by hosting games of Trivial Pursuit at senior facilities all over Westchester County, NY. The most recent example was a spirited contest held in the theater at the Atria Senior Living facility in Briarcliff Manor,…
Read MoreWelcome to America: One of Our Aides Becomes a U.S. Citizen
Senior Care in Yonkers NY In an ornate courtroom in lower Manhattan, Rosemarie Pierce, a caregiver for The Perfect Home Care, was sworn in as a citizen of the United States. “I’m so delighted that I’m now an American citizen,” Rosemarie said. “I’ve been waiting for this for so long, and I can’t stop…
Read MoreJanuary is National Soup Month
Senior Care in White Plains NY When the big, festive feasts of the holidays come to an end, elderly adults and their caregivers may be looking for a meal that is satisfying, yet free from all of the fats and sugars that holiday food is famous for. Appropriately, January is National Soup Month – a…
Read MoreWatch Your Step as Santa Claus Comes to Town!
Senior Care in Tarrytown We at The Perfect Home Care want to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday season and a very happy 2016! As we are in the midst of the holiday season, cold weather is upon us, which can be a challenging time for the elderly and their families. There are days when…
Read MoreImproving quality of life for seniors through physical therapy
Senior Care in Armonk, Bedford, Hawthorne NY According to WebMD, a popular web site, there’s a nondrug treatment for the elderly that, among other maladies, works for arthritis, cancer, Parkinson’s, incontinence, and improves strength and endurance. What’s the treatment? “It’s physical therapy,” says Margot Racano, physician and community liaison, at Access Physical Therapy and Wellness.…
Read MoreWinter Driving Tips for Seniors
Senior Care in Chappaqua NY Snow and ice can pose difficult driving conditions, especially for seniors. But with proper precautions and preventative measures, they can stay safe in the winter weather. Of course the best idea is when the weather is at its worst, stay home! 1. Make sure their car is made to…
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