Six Ways In-Home Care Services Can Help Reduce Social Isolation in the Elderly
Isolation. Fear. Loneliness. The pandemic has wreaked havoc on us all in one way or another, but for older adults especially, the seclusion necessary to ensure safety from COVID-19 has had harmful effects on physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. At Anthem Home Care, a leading provider of senior home care in Portland and the surrounding […]
Health Impacts of Social Isolation in Seniors
Senior isolation in seniors is a growing as well as serious epidemic across the nation. As many as 1/3 of all the elderly live alone, and for various reasons (limited mobility, chronic health concerns, and loss of friends and family, just to identify a few) socialization can be extremely challenging to maintain. As a matter […]
Companion Care
In-Home Companion Care Services Home Book a Consultation Services Include Here’s what’s typically included when you choose this type of care: Daily Tasks Companionship Wellness Check-ins Medication Reminders Light Housekeeping Transportation to Appointments Family Communication Additional Home Care Services Care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Explore more ways we can help. Personal Care Companion Care Dementia Care Respite […]
Dementia Care
Dementia Care Services for Every Stage Home Book a Consultation Services Include Here’s what’s typically included when you choose this type of care: Memory Care Support Help With Daily Routines & Familiarity Gentle Companionship & Redirection Routine Wellness Check-ins Supervision & Wandering Prevention Light Housekeeping & Safety Monitoring Family Updates & Ongoing Communication Additional Home […]
Holiday Season Alert: Monitoring Older Loved Ones for Safety
Ready or not, the holiday season is here! As you prepare for family gatherings, there is something more to consider besides what dishes to prepare, which gifts to buy, and how far off your diet you’re willing to stray. During holiday celebrations, it’s common to notice changes in older loved ones you have not seen […]
AI-Enhanced Scams: How Technology Is Being Used in Elder Fraud
October is the season for spookiness, but none of Halloween’s haunts can hold a candle to the frightening reality of the latest senior scams and elder fraud incidents. Older adults have long been the target of scammers, who prey on their perceived vulnerability and loneliness. Yet technology is taking their efforts to a whole new […]
Strengthening Bonds: Strategies for Visiting a Person With Dementia
A diagnosis of Alzheimer’s may also mean a diagnosis for loneliness. Though socialization continues to be very necessary for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease, various factors lead to an increase in isolation, including: Discomfort on the part of friends and family who are unsure what to say (or not to say) The need to discontinue driving […]
2023 Tips for Healthy Senior Living
Have your New Year’s resolutions already fallen by the wayside? If they have, don’t panic; you’re in good company. Many of us are excited about an important lifestyle change once we roll over into the new year, but life quickly rushes in and distracts us from sustaining our determination to succeed. Still, when it comes […]
In-Home Care Enables Seniors to Manage and Live With CHF
We only have one, and it is perhaps the most important organ in our bodies – so learning that our heart is “failing” is distressing. Congestive heart failure, or CHF, affects nearly 6 million individuals in the U.S. alone, as reported by the CDC, and even though it’s a chronic illness, there are measures people can take […]
The Facts Behind Common Aging Myths
If you’re holding onto stereotypical aging myths that involve an inactive, lonesome lifestyle spent in a rocking chair on the front porch day after day, it’s time to think again! The answer to healthy aging is understanding the facts and debunking the misconceptions to embrace a healthy, balanced, dynamic lifestyle, regardless of age. Our experts […]