This month at Assisting Hands Home Care Potomac our blog is talking about alternative choices for aging parents. When our parents become elderly, we need to plan and set up the family framework for the best possible options for them to age in place…or not? Read on to learn more about some guidelines that will help set up a…
This month we are going to talk about choices for our aging parents. Starting with your peace of mind, first! Did you know about 20 million Americans are providing care for a parent or in-law? Statistics tell us that eighty percent of long-term care for aging parents is provided by families, not institutions. Here are some thoughts on how…
Staff and volunteers from AARP celebrate victories for retirement security and family caregivers during Maryland’s 2016 General Assembly. More and more seniors are choosing to age in place in their homes. The state of Maryland has just passed a new law called Maryland’s CARE Act. This will help those aging in place at home and their lay caregivers (family members)…
Our Village... Aging in Place Source: http://www.potomaccommunityvillage.org/our-village.html This week’s blog continues our theme of Aging in Place. Do you know about the village concept? “Villages”, are a nationwide phenomenon that has been growing since 2002. They help many seniors who wish to remain part of an intergenerational environment while living active, independent, and social lives in a familiar neighborhood.…
We continue to share our blogs this month focusing on Aging in Place updates. Baby Boomers, are really the driving force behind the trend that is driving most folks to aspire to age in place. They also are a generation that can put new technology to good use…to help facilitate that process more safely. Read on to hear more…
This month our blogs will discuss Aging in Place. In honor of our country’s Independence day in July, we salute each of our own individual independence. We suggest you educate yourself on steps you can take if you wish to remain independent in your home as you age. Aging in place is a choice many seniors are making today…
June, in addition to being National Safety Month, is also National Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. So this week we salute a local group in Bethesda called Friends Club. Friends Club is located at 6601 Bradley Blvd, Bethesda, Md 20817, and has been providing valuable services and support groups to Alzheimer's patients for many years. Please view their website at:…
June 2016 Is National Safety Month. So, this week we bring you more safety tips to keep you safe all year round. Aging Safely in Place is a very important senior topic these days…so here are some simple tips! Following just a few of these suggestions can make your home fall proof and much more fun to live in! You…
June is National Safety Month and this week we thought we should share some helpful tips for all seniors in summertime! It’s important for seniors and their caregivers to be aware of how dangerous the heat and sun can be. A few precautions will ensure a safe outing even in the hottest weather. Consider following these simple tips to have…
How can National Safety Month make a difference? We can all use this month to raise awareness about important safety issues like Aging in Place for our senior community. Did you know that injuries are a leading cause of disability for people of all ages – and they are the leading cause of death for Americans ages 1 to 44.…
