If your parents have moved to South Florida or spend their winters here, Thanksgiving and the holidays may be the first time you are seeing them in several months. If Mom or Dad are getting on in years, you may notice some changes setting in. Don’t be afraid to listen to your intuition that some […]
If you’ve made the important decision that you or your loved one needs some help around the house, the next step is figuring out how to find a talented, dedicated and compassionate home health aide whose personality will mesh well with their patient’s. For a number of reasons, we always advise potential clients and their […]
As difficult as it is to care for an aging parent, the challenges are magnified when your aging loved ones live tens or hundreds of miles away. Adult children living at a distance from aging parents who are becoming infirm or incapacitated in any way face a number of difficult situations. Over the long term, […]
We often hear from potential clients or their families that they are confused by terms they are introduced to during their elderly loved one’s home care journey. Industry insiders – physicians, geriatric care managers, home care agencies and nurse registries – are all guilty, to varying degrees, of using shorthand language that can make it […]
Deciding on the right care for an aging loved one can be challenging, and no two situations are alike. Every family should seek out advice and recommendations that are tailored to the needs of the senior while bearing in mind the anticipated roles of any family caregivers. Any decision can be a good one, as […]
The journey of aging gracefully extends beyond the consultation rooms of primary physicians and specialists. Indeed, it often requires a harmonious orchestra of professionals to ensure older adults maintain their safety and independence at home. With foresight, this transition can also prepare for the possibility that they may need additional support in the future. In […]
Boca Home Care Services often collaborates with families in which an adult child or supportive spouse takes on the role of primary caregiver for their ailing loved one. The challenge of caring for aging parents and partners, especially those with physical or cognitive impairments like Alzheimer’s or Dementia, can generate significant stress. An honest assessment […]
Caring for elderly parents or taking care of an aging spouse can be challenging, especially when they’re unwilling to acknowledge or accept the need for assistance. As a primary caregiver, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed and distressed when you are concerned about your loved one’s safety, yet offers to help are rejected. Perhaps as distressing, […]
The need for personal home care assistance with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, transferring, toileting and feeding, often leads seniors or their family members to seek the support of home health aide services. Boca Home Care Services specializes in senior in-home care by matching clients with experienced and compassionate caregivers, who […]
Deciding between a private caregiver and home care services from an agency or registry such as Boca Home Care Services is a critical step for those seeking assistance at home for an elderly loved one. Beyond the cost considerations, the responsibilities as a client or employer and potential interactions with long-term care insurance policies are […]
