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How to Communicate with a Senior Loved One Who Has Hearing Loss

Dementia Care in Fort Worth, TX
Dementia Care in Fort Worth, TX
By David Parks, 8:17 am on December 19, 2019

Having a senior in home care who suffers from hearing loss can be a difficult time for everyone involved — especially when you’re trying to have meaningful conversations with them. We understand your situation, and we’re working to help you communicate with your senior more effectively. Below, read through our advice to begin easily mastering these conversations.  Get Their Attention First Before you begin trying to have a conversation with…

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2020 is the Best Year to Start Working in Home Care: Here are 3 Reasons Why

5 Unique Ways to Sharpen the Mind in the Senior Years in Fort Worth, TX
5 Unique Ways to Sharpen the Mind in the Senior Years in Fort Worth, TX
By David Parks, 8:13 am on December 13, 2019

So, you’ve been considering a career in senior home care as a caregiver. Senior caregivers are individuals who work directly with older adults who need assistance to perform the activities of daily living. Some of these tasks may include assistance with items like bathing, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transportation and companionship.  With that being said, becoming a senior caregiver is not a job for just anyone! However, if you have…

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How to Help Your Senior Loved One Feel Included During the Holidays

How to Help Your Senior Loved One Feel Included During the Holidays (1)
How to Help Your Senior Loved One Feel Included During the Holidays (1)
By David Parks, 10:19 am on November 28, 2019

The holiday season is just around the corner, and families everywhere are feeling the joy and cheer of the season while they plan their annual parties! But be careful not to leave out your senior in senior care… Often times, the holidays can cause feelings of depression or isolation for your senior while the rest of the family is busy preparing for the festivities. Don’t panic, though! You can still…

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Senior Health: Is the Keto Diet Safe for Seniors?

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in home care dieting tips
By David Parks, 9:41 am on November 11, 2019

The keto diet – this is the latest fad diet you’ve been hearing all about! Folks have been cutting out carbs and sugar from their diets left and right, while many have been successful in losing both a little and a lot of weight. You may even be considering it for yourself. But if you’re an older adult, you could also be wondering if the keto diet for seniors is…

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Going the Distance: How to Care for a Senior Parent Who Lives Far Away

long-distance senior care
long-distance senior care
By David Parks, 10:18 am on October 24, 2019

Need some help getting the logistics of long-distance senior care in order? Home Care Assistance is here to help you! We understand the challenge of caring for your senior parents who live far away from you, and the obstacles you have to get through. That’s why we have outlined some tips to help you provide the best long-distance care for your parents below. Assess the situation and know your options….

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Connecting Generations: How Young People are Helping Older Adults Stay Social

staying social in senior care
staying social in senior care
By David Parks, 1:38 pm on October 10, 2019

It takes almost no time for younger generations like iGen, Generation Z, Millennials, and Generation X to learn the ins and outs of the latest technology. But for senior citizens, it is often a struggle to keep up with advancements. That’s where the younger generations come to the rescue! Those with parents or grandparents in senior care can teach seniors how to stay social, just like them. Take some time…

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Legal Documents You Need for Your Parent in Senior Care

Senior care legal documents
Senior care legal documents
By David Parks, 10:48 am on September 26, 2019

Have a parent in senior care? Getting ready to enroll a parent in senior care? If the answer is “yes” to either question, then it will be to your benefit to familiarize yourself with the legal documents necessary for a parent in senior care. Advanced Directive This is perhaps one of the most important pieces of legal planning for your senior. An advanced directive is a collection of documents containing…

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How to Plan for End of Life Care

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end of life care
By David Parks, 11:28 am on September 15, 2019

We know it can be difficult to talk about end of life care planning but having the discussing can give peace of mind to you, your senior, and your family. Although it’s a heavy topic to discuss, planning out end of life care options now allows your senior’s wishes to be honored if they become unable to communicate their desires in the future. End of life care planning is a…

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Caring for Disabled Seniors: How Home Care Can Help

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home care for disabled seniors
By David Parks, 2:42 pm on August 26, 2019

For senior Americans, ages 65 – 74, facing the struggle of living with a disability is a reality that 25% of seniors experience. Living as a senior with a disability introduces a whole new set of challenges to the aging process. As a solution, Home Care Assistance wants to tell you about home care options that may be able to help your senior with a disability. Below, take a look…

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Home Care Tax Deductions: Understanding New Tax Benefits for Senior Care

Senior Care Tax Deductions
Senior Care Tax Deductions
By David Parks, 8:59 am on August 13, 2019

Is your senior currently receiving home care services? Will your senior be in home care services in the future? If you answered yes to either question, we want to tell you about the importance of home care tax deductions and how they can benefit for your family! But before we do, we offer you a disclaimer: Home Care Assistance does not officially offer tax advice. We recommend that you seek…

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