Paula Ford, Care is There’s Education Specialist, is very active behind the scenes but doesn’t often have a chance to interact with our clients. However, her commitment to Senior Citizens and helping them live independently is a lifelong passion – she once ran a respite program for adults and their families living with Alzheimers disease and dementia. It's this role that Paula recently thought of, … [Read more...]
Fall Prevention – How Knowledge is Power
Fear of falling affects 50% of senior citizens who have experienced a bad fall. This fear keeps them from living fulfilling, independent lives. The solution is simple – learn everything you can about Fall Prevention and use that knowledge to implement strategic solutions to prevent falls. Read on to learn about the five most common risk factors and some suggestions, tips and resources for … [Read more...]
Home Security Tips for Senior Citizens
Home security is a vital part of any aging-in-place plan. Especially if an elderly loved one is living alone. It makes sense that many people are often worried and concerned that their parents or grandparents may be vulnerable to crime. The National Sheriff’s Association, through the National Association of Triads, shares tips for improving the security of an older person’s home. We reviewed and … [Read more...]
Help your loved one hire a housekeeper
Does your elderly loved one need assistance cleaning their home? Hiring a housekeeper may be the help they need. Question is: how do you hire the right housekeeper? This is a challenge that many caregivers face. After all, when housekeepers provide help around the house, they have access to your personal space and valuables. Luckily, there are a few things you can consider while searching for a … [Read more...]
How to find Hospice Care for your loved one
Is your loved one nearing the end of their life? You may need to help them find and manage their hospice services. Hospice is medical care for people with an anticipated life expectancy of six months or less, when cure isn’t an option. During hospice care, the focus shifts to symptom management and quality of life. There are many things that you can do to make this an easier process for your loved … [Read more...]
Medicare Open Enrollment for 2022: Review & Update Your Coverage!
https://youtu.be/RGCyPzZBF9s Medicare Open Enrollment will be open from October 15th to December 7, 2021. This is the perfect opportunity to review your coverage and ensure you and your loved ones are on the right Medicare plan. To help you prepare for open enrollment, Medicare has put together five very helpful tips. Read them in their article "Get ready! Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts … [Read more...]
Time to get your Flu Shot!
With COVID-19 statistics at the forefront, it can be easy to forget just how dangerous the flu really is. Flu viruses spread quickly throughout communities; during the 2018-2019 flu season, there were 35.5 million illnesses, 490,600 hospitalizations and 34,200 deaths due to the flu. Vaccinations protect you and your loved ones. The more people who are vaccinated, the less number of flu cases in … [Read more...]
Care is There Welcomes Paula Ford to the Team
The Care is There team welcomes our new Education Specialist, Paula Ford! Paula has been training to be part of the Care is There team for most of her life. She draws on her experience running a respite program for Alzheimer's, and advocating for individuals living with a disability to ensure everyone at Care is There is educated and trained. “As the Education Specialist, I work behind the … [Read more...]
Get your Flu Shot Before October 31st
"Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during 2020-2021 to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic," states the CDC website. The CDC recommends that people get a flu vaccine by the end of October. This includes everyone six months and older (with very rare exceptions). If you’re not … [Read more...]
Review Your Medicare Coverage During Open Enrollment
Medicare’s Open Enrollment will be open from October 15th to December 7, 2021. This is the perfect opportunity to review your coverage and ensure you and your loved ones are on the right Medicare plan. To help you prepare for open enrollment, Medicare has put together five very helpful tips. Read them in their article “Get ready! Medicare’s Open Enrollment starts October 15”. What is Open … [Read more...]