There is a fascinating article in today’s Wall Street Journal about the positive effect music can have on stroke victims and dementia sufferers.
“Caregivers have observed for decades that Alzheimer’s patients can still remember and sing songs long after they’ve stopped recognizing names and faces. Many hospitals and nursing homes use music as recreation, since it brings patients [...]
Right at Home would like to bring your attention to an online research study . Participants will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card.
Chapman University in Orange, California is conducting a research study that examines interpersonal communication patterns of people who have provided unpaid long-distance care to an individual who is age 55 or older in [...]
National Family Caregiver’s Month is just around the corner (November)!
The National Family Caregiver’s Association wants to invite all caregivers to participate in their FREE teleclass, entitled Safe & Sound: How to Prevent Medication Mishaps to learn what they can do to minimize the chances that their loved one will experience an adverse drug reaction or [...]
Be sure to check out our latest edition of the Caring Right at Home eNewsletter. In it, you’ll find informative articles on the Veterans Aid and Attendance Benefit, how to budget for in-home care, how to help loved ones with hearing loss cope during the busy holidays and information on Medicare’s open enrollment. Let us [...]
Viki Kind, host of Blog Talk Radio, interviewied Allen Hager on September 8, 2009. She covered topics ranging from the services provided by Right at Home to the types of questions a person should ask when looking for a caregiver to provide care to a loved one. Viki also ask Allen about the franchise side [...]
Participating offices of Right at Home , Inc. will be honoring elderly grandparents in their communities by offering free comprehensive senior care evaluations now until two weeks after Grandparent’s Day, September 13, 2009.
All too often, older adults don’t seek out help when they need it or may be afraid to ask for help because they [...]
Please tell other Right at Home blog readers your simple ideas/advice on how to maintain balance while caring for a senior.
The costs associated with home care can vary greatly depending upon the number of hours of service needed each day or week, where you are located in the country and the level of services you need. As many things can affect the costs of home care, there are many options and tools seniors can [...]
The costs associated with home care can vary greatly depending upon the number of hours of service needed each day or week, where you are located in the country and the level of services you need. As many things can affect the costs of home care, there are many options and [...]
Recently we’ve seen a lot of stories on how people are trying to make ends meet in rough economic waters by cutting back on their meds, doctor’s appointments and immunizations. While harmful to all, cutting back on meds can be especially detrimental to seniors. It is also very important to the physical and mental well-being [...]