Taking Control: Practical Tips for Management of COPD
Discover effective strategies, lifestyle adjustments, and coping techniques to improve your quality of life and minimize the impact of COPD.
Let’s Talk About Driving
“The Driving Conversation” is one of those events in caring for an aging loved one that every family sees coming and yet few feel equipped to have. Adult children of seniors with declining faculties are often hesitant to discuss this topic with their elderly parents, recognizing that the senior will likely view their car keys […]
Challenges to Overcome When Aging at Home
Aging at home is generally preferred as a more comfortable and affordable option than moving to an assisted living facility or nursing home. Seniors know where everything in their home is and how it works. Many elderly individuals have lived in that home for their entire adult life and cannot imagine living anywhere else, either driven by wariness of […]
Choosing Hourly Vs. Live-In Care
Many client families reach out to us unsure if they should be pursuing live-in or hourly care. Each option has its benefits, and a family can be better served by one or the other at different points in the care journey. Generally speaking, hourly care will be the better option if the elderly individual needs fewer […]
Boca Home Care Services Named CareScout High Quality Partner
Boca Home Care Services is honored to have been named an inaugural member of the CareScout Quality Network. The CareScout Quality Network is a best-in-class set of homecare companies who meet high standards for quality, client-centered care services. In a statement launching the Quality Network, CareScout CEO Samir Shah pointed to the frustration families feel navigating a fragmented and […]
Understanding Dementia
Dementia is an umbrella term that encompasses a group of disorders characterized by misperception, memory problems, disorientation, mental confusion and in some cases, behavioral problems. Dementia is not just a normal sign of aging, but it does play in outsized role in how we think about caring for our aging or elderly parents. According to […]
Understanding Long-Term Care Insurance
As people grow older, they often require long-term care and support. Although the cost of these services can be quite high, some of this can be mitigated with the help of long-term care insurance. This type of insurance is designed to cover the specific service and supports many elderly individuals need. What is Long-Term Care […]
Tips for Seniors Dealing with Arthritis
Arthritis – particularly osteoarthritis, the degenerative breakdown of the tissue cushioning the ends of bones – is a common condition for senior citizens. Up to half of all adults in the US above the age of 65 are coping with some form of arthritis. Arthritis can be painful and limit mobility, reducing a senior’s ability […]
Tips for Ensuring Success with Your Home Care Aide
Once your family has made the decision to hire a home health aide, there are several steps you can take to ensure it is a successful experience for both the care recipient and the extended family. Recognizing the need for care, accepting assistance and engaging with a homecare agency or nurse registry are tremendous steps […]
What is a Home Health Aide?
Because many families only begin looking into home health care when the need is immediate, they find themselves discussing potential home care solutions for their aging parents or spouse using terms they may not fully understand. In order to assist our friends and neighbors in making informed decisions, we’ve put together a brief primer on […]