Looking for a rewarding career in senior care? Explore the world of 24 hour home care careers and senior caretaker jobs. Understand roles, responsibilities, and how to get started in this fulfilling field with our comprehensive guide. Join us at Seniors Home Care for a career that truly makes a difference.
Home care employment refers to the professional caregiving services provided to seniors and individuals with disabilities or chronic illnesses in the comfort of their own homes. These services are designed to support the physical, emotional, and social well-being of clients while allowing them to maintain their independence and age gracefully. Home care professionals can include personal care assistants, home health aides, nurses, and therapists, among others.Read More…
Most seniors want to stay completely independent for as long as possible. They’ll insist that they can handle all the same things they’ve always done. However, there comes a point for many families where they have to make tough decisions about how to best care for their elderly loved ones. It doesn’t always come in the form of an explosive intervention, a dramatic revoking of the car keys, or a drawn-out argument. But it is usually difficult for all parties involved. Fortunately, with 24/7 home health care, a lot of the strife surrounding these decisions can be circumvented.Read More…
Whether you’re new to providing home care assistance in St. Louis for an elderly loved one or you’ve been assisting seniors at home for a long time, you’re going to need some help at one point or another. It’s impossible to go it alone. Fortunately, you don’t have to. Here, we’ve got 11 great tips to help you provide the best home care assistance in St. Louis possible.Read More…
When it becomes clear a loved one can no longer care for themselves, it can be daunting and difficult to decide how to best help them. If you’re in Missouri, finding the right form of MO elderly care for your loved one is a vital task, and it’s one you’re going to take very seriously.Read More…
Entrusting the care of a loved one to a stranger can be a scary prospect. However, these are absolutely necessary services. You can’t do it all alone, and if there’s not a lot of available family nearby to help out in caring for an elderly loved one, then you’ll need to turn to the professionals. Vetting contenders for the best care company values is a good first step toward finding the right provider for your loved one’s needs.Read More…
Some things can be much easier with a little help from the right tool. Providing at home help for seniors is definitely one of those types of things.
The goal of many senior caregiving efforts is to help your elderly loved ones stay in their own homes. However, most homes aren’t set up to support the needs of aging people. That’s where home care products for elderly loved ones come in. There are all sorts of different gadgets and devices that can help you care for seniors in their own homes, allowing them to age in place more comfortably.
Here, we’ve compiled a list of 15 of the most promising ones for you to consider. We’ve also broken them up into different sections to help you scan for the ones that will suit your situation the most. Whether you need the most at home help for seniors in the kitchen, the bathroom, or anywhere else, we’ve got some ideas for you. Let’s jump right in.
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As your loved one ages, it can be hard to know if they're getting the care they need. It's also challenging to find solutions that meet all of your family member's needs and fit into your busy schedule. That's where home care comes in. Our team provides personalized, professional care services for seniors at home the St. Louis area. We understand how important it is for you to have peace of mind when it comes to caring for your aging loved ones, so we work closely with you on a comprehensive plan designed just for them.Read More…
Caring for an elderly loved one can be an isolating experience. You might feel like you’re all alone, trying your best to keep up with their needs but in over your head. Most of us do not have the training necessary to seamlessly step into a senior’s life and provide all of the services they require. Unless you’ve got training in the area and you’ve got plenty of time on your hands, you’re going to need some help at home in St. Louis, MO.
Many folks wonder about the state of elderly care in Missouri. Once it becomes clear that your senior loved ones can’t quite care for themselves the way they used to, elderly care in Missouri becomes imperative, but making that all-important choice isn’t easy. You’ve got a lot of options, and you need to have the right information about them in order to make the best choice for you and your loved ones.Read More…
Coming to the decision that your loved one needs constant supervision isn’t easy. Once you and your family have made that choice, though, and decided to go ahead with finding appropriate assistance for an elderly loved one living at home, then you’re going to have some preparations to make. Choosing 24/7 in home senior care can be an excellent way to keep someone in their own home. That’s a priority for many families because the upheaval of moving is too much change for their loved one. That doesn’t mean, however, that it’ll be a completely painless transition.Read More…
Aging can be hard. You can’t remember things like you used to, you can’t do all the things you used to, and for many of us, you can’t be as independent as you used to be. It’s a difficult process, and trying to support a loved one through it can be tricky business. Obviously, we here at Seniors Home Care think that aging in place is the way to go if you can manage it, and hiring caregivers to visit your loved one at their place of residence is a great option for many folks. However, it doesn’t come without its challenges. That’s where in home care support comes in.Read More…
When it comes to aging, most people are afraid, resistant, or otherwise hostile. Making the process easier for older adults is a really lofty goal, and that’s what private home health care jobs are here for. Those professionals work to keep seniors in their homes and provide whatever support they need, proving that aging doesn’t have to be scary. Read More…
You might not have a very clear picture in your mind of private home health care. Since those services cover such a broad range, it might be difficult to parse out exactly what is included. The answer is that of course the specific services will vary depending on the caregiver. So, our list here isn’t meant to be completely comprehensive or completely universal. As we’ll point out later on, only qualified health professionals should do certain private home health care tasks. However, most of the items on this list are core services offered by most private home health care providers.Read More…
You only want the absolute best for your loved ones. You’re always looking out for them to get them a better deal or a better accommodation, and that should include the best in home care. The tricky thing there is that you’re not always sure what to look for.
When you or a loved one is in need of high-quality, ongoing care, you’ll have quite a lot of options to sift through. One key way to weed out some of those different potentials is to narrow in on one specific type of care, like total patient care. You might be interested in private home care, or you might not think staying in your home is the best idea. Maybe all you need help with are some chores around the house, or maybe you’d benefit from a more intensive method of treatment.Read More…
Looking for household services for seniors can be stressful, and worrying about how different companies will treat your loved one is top of mind. As with anything, a myriad of things can go wrong, and the industry faces some uphill battles in general. However, we’re not here to alarm you and scare you off from finding St. Louis home health care for an aging relative. Like anything in life, as long as you can work around problems as they arise, it can be a great solution for you and your family. Read More…
Looking for home help for seniors can be frustrating. Sometimes, it can seem like there are a million options, and none of them are quite what you’re looking for. Sifting through a bunch of agencies with no idea how reputable they are can feel unproductive, but you can’t give up on finding the right sort of help for you or a loved one. Luckily, there are many different options for finding home help for seniors to make the process more manageable.
As people age, many seniors come to rely on senior care or companion care in their older years. While friends and family can provide companion care for their loved ones, often, this is not possible. There are a variety of reasons one might consider in home care for a loved one, including work schedules and physical limitations. In many cases, family members might lack the skills necessary to provide an adequate level of care. Learn what makes a quality senior caregiver stand out.
Private home care can provide an array of benefits for your elderly loved ones. If you are considering in-home care in any capacity, make sure that you know all of the benefits available to you and your family. Here are some of the top benefits of private home care that you may not know about.Read More…
Deciding if a loved one needs private home care is not an easy choice. However, there are many benefits to choosing this type of care. It can be beneficial for senior adults and their family members. Read More…
The holiday season is upon us. In song, it may be considered the “most wonderful time of the year,” but for many the holiday season can also be quite stressful. This is especially true for family caregivers. Planning for the holidays (and getting in the holiday spirit) can be a challenge.
November is National Family Caregivers Month – a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. According to the Pew Research Center, there are 40.4 million unpaid caregivers of adults ages 65 and older in the US. We’ve compiled a list of resources that support family caregivers year round.
St. Louis summers bring the heat, which can be particularly dangerous for the elderly population. Aging decreases the body’s ability to adjust to heat and sense temperature extremes, making the elderly more susceptible to heat-related disorders. Luckily, there are ways to help prevent heat-related conditions.Read More…
We created SHC University to provide education and support to families and caregivers through practical and interactive training by professionals. It's a fantastic opportunity to get insight from an industry veteran with a passion to help and advocate for the senior population.Read More…
When cold weather arrives, we often think of elderly loved ones and worry about slipping on ice and risk of hypothermia. Less obvious, but equally important, is depression.Read More…
Packed with nutrients and there’s no preparation required – nuts are a terrific snack for caregivers, who need to maintain their energy and are often short on time. They’re inexpensive, easy to store and convenient on the go. The fat content that once gave them a bad rap is now considered to be a “good fat.”
Professional caregivers and workers in the home care field are familiar with the role of a caregiver, however, most aging adults receive care from informal caregivers – family or friends who provide unpaid care.
Caring for aging loved ones, especially those with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, can become overwhelming. Stresses of caregiving often accompany the rewards. Studies show that caregivers are more likely to suffer from depression and other health issues.Read More…
Family caregivers are the foundation of long-term care and aging in place. More than 65 million people (29% of the US population) spend an average of 20 hours a week caring for a loved one.
In the United States, there are as many as one million individuals living with Parkinson’s disease. The disease has gained national attention through the inspirational career comeback of Michael J. Fox and, more recently, tragic loss of Robin Williams. These two also exemplify the difference that having a strong support group can make.
Nearly 10 million adults over the age of 50 care for an aging parent. It is often an assumed duty for adult children. Some wish, or feel obligated, to repay a parent for their years of care and upbringing. Others believe it is more cost effective for a family member to provide care.Read More…
Holiday visits can be an unexpected glimpse at the reality of an aging parent’s condition. While a holiday visit may not be the appropriate time to address a concern, it’s important not to let it slip away once the busyness of the season has passed.
As the demand for caregivers continues growing, we are delighted to learn about Missouri’s plan to supply more caregivers with the proper training and education to enter the field. MoHealthWINs is a state-wide grant program to improve the education of students in health-related disciplines and provide continuing education for the health care workforce.
The term home health care embodies a wide range of services that are provided to allow elderly, ill, disabled or recovering individuals to remain in the independence of home. Services can fall anywhere between skilled nursing care to transportation and light housekeeping. Care can range from short weekly visits to around-the-clock 24-hour care.
More than ever, seniors are spending their golden years in the comfort of home. This is largely due to the availability of 24-hour care – full-time in-home assistance and supervision to individuals who would otherwise need to move into an assisted living facility.
While a holiday gathering may not be the best time to address concerns (such as dementia, incontinence or the ability to manage medications), it is important that they are not ignored. By waiting too long, or avoiding the topics completely, you risk your loved one becoming too confused to make informed decisions and be included in the process.
Health care workers, more than the general public, face many workplace risk factors for substance abuse disorders. Among these factors are access, stress, lack of education and attitude.
As more and more baby boomers find themselves caring for aging parents, it is as crucial as ever to understand the process and legal accountabilities of hiring a caregiver. There are many home care services to meet the growing demand. Accordingly, contractual arrangements and employment policies also vary greatly.
In Missouri, among other states, home care workers provide care to clients who are either restricted to their home or have chosen to receive care at home. When long hours are involved, one way many agencies provide this care is by utilizing the caregiver companionship services exemption.
When choosing a home care company, you should be looking at the caregivers who they employ. The person you talk to on the phone or at a trade show may do and say all of the right things, but how do you know your loved one will receive the best care.
Choosing quality care for aging relatives can be one of the most important decisions any of us will make. We want our loved ones to be comfortable but also safe and well cared for. Senior home care services can be the answer for many consumers. These services allow seniors to stay comfortably in their own homes but also provide for qualified professionals to visit regularly to ensure quality care. There are five important questions anyone should answer before hiring a service:
Finding resources in your community can be a challenging task. Ask a family member caring for a loved one, and they will tell you there are times they feel as though the chips have been stacked against them and they just needed help. As a home care provider, Seniors Home Care regularly helps seniors in the community connect with reliable resources in a attempt to improve the quality of live for seniors in need.
At Seniors Home Care we empower our caregivers and staff by providing ongoing training programs. This information is also helpful to family caregivers who may have noticed a loved one's weight loss.
Summer, and Summer heat waves pose a very real danger to the elderly. Normally, our body controls and regulates elevated temperature by allowing heat loss through the skin and by evaporation.
John, age 85, is receiving home care after a recent fall and fracture of the hip. Over the last year since his wifes death, he has experienced a large weight loss. Johns doctor feels that the weigh loss contributed towards his fall and something needs to be done. John admits to not having the appetite he used to when his wife was alive, "She used to make me a snack every night before bed. I always knew that she cared."
It never ceases to prove out the frailty of some elders!! Start listening to your parents, co-workers, neighbors, or friends any time they relay a story regarding an elder that is hospitalized.
As spring makes its slow crawl into our lives, I start to think about those warm days to come. I am reminded of a conversation I normally have with my grandmother about drinking water and staying hydrated.
I have previously blogged on Heart Disease and it's prevalence in the elderly. As a Registered Nurse working in the private duty home health care field, I too often see seniors who suffer from the effects of heart attacks, strokes and other heart related conditions.
Respite care can be defined as a short or long term break from caregiving responsibilities for caregivers or family members. Caregivers and family members regularly deal with situations including caring for children or adults with disabilities, or chronic or terminal illnesses.
I recently spent some time with one of my favorite clients. Cela is 90 yrs old and full of life—a real fireball. Cela was a classical violinist whose concert career took her all over the world.
An area of concern that I get asked about the most is finding someone to give the caregiver a break to care for the elderly. More commonly, this was called respite care.
When I am talking with our clients, they tell me that trust is one of the biggest obstacles to overcome. Trust is huge. How does a family know if a caregiver is going to steal money from a wallet, know what to do in the home or not be on their cell phone the whole time?
When you look for home care services, you are really looking for someone you can trust. At Seniors Home Care we understand.
I'm concerned that my mother/father has not bathed lately? How can I tell?
For the answer to this one, I went to a nurse here at Seniors Home Care, Alice Endy. Alice says that this question comes up frequently. Family members are concerned with the hygiene of their loved one, but sometimes feel uncomfortable asking the question.
Today's elders are living longer and have more disposable income. More and more of them are traveling regularly, many by car. Unfortunately, statistics show that this group also has one of the highest accident rates.
According to the National Institute on Aging, about 600,000 people 70 and older stop driving each year. AARP surveys show that a third of older non-drivers complain of feeling isolated from other people, compared to 19 percent of older adults that still drive.
