Your dad has Alzheimer’s, and you moved him into your home to help him out. As the illness progresses, his doctor keeps recommending personal care at home to support his growing needs. Why should you arrange them? He Doesn’t Appreciate or Like You Helping Him Your dad is adamant that you not help him with […]
See MoreKarin was recently awarded a scholarship through Goodwill Easter Seals Miami Valley. She chose to pursue her STNA after becoming a caregiver for Touching Hearts at Home as she wanted to improve her knowledge and skills in home care. Karin is currently taking classes at the Ohio Medical Career College located in Dayton, Ohio. After […]
See MoreIn many parts of the country, winter is here in full swing and that means bitterly cold days, dangerous wind chills, and snow and ice covering the ground. It can be beautiful, but it can also be a dangerous time of year for your older loved one as they try to navigate going places and […]
See MoreTouching Hearts at Home – Dayton is pleased to announce Lyrice Kreimeyer as our current Caregiver Spotlight recipient! Lyrice joined the Touching Hearts at Home care team in November 2021. Over the past year, she has demonstrated an amazing work ethic and is a true example of our core values! She takes initiative, treats our […]
See MoreEveryone loves a good snack now and again, even your senior. But there’s a line at which snacking might be a little less enjoyable and more of a health issue for your senior. That’s especially true if your elderly family member is snacking on less healthy options. Here’s more about snacking and how you can […]
See MoreSo often family members worry that they’re overstepping boundaries with their aging family members when they dig deeper into whether they need a little extra help or not. That can cause delays in hiring home care assistance that your senior might desperately need. Looking for the signs that she could use some help is the […]
See MoreTouching Hearts at Home – Dayton is pleased to announce Ashley Borushko as our current Caregiver Spotlight recipient! Ashley joined Touching Hearts at Home in December of 2021. Over the past year, she has proven to be an amazing asset to our care team! She makes our clients feel at ease due to her joyous […]
See MoreAlmost every physical and mental element of our lives changes as we age. One of the most noticeable changes you will observe in your senior loved one will be their need for sleep and how they will fulfill that need. People tend to receive less deep sleep as they age compared to what they used […]
See MoreThere’s a big change in store for this year’s Thanksgiving. Your mom’s been diagnosed with diabetes. Heavy starches and sugar-laden dishes are out. How do you prepare diabetic-friendly sides for the family’s Thanksgiving dinner? Here are a few tips for creating a healthy Thanksgiving for your senior parent with diabetes and how senior home care […]
See MoreAs your elderly family member grows older, she may find that she’s experiencing more challenges than she expected. She may also have trouble with tasks that she never expected would become difficult, like bathing. It’s important as her family caregiver to recognize when challenges are becoming more complicated so that you can help your elderly […]
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