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It’s easy for those with hectic lifestyles to forget that isolation is a powerful thing. As you go about your day to day life, you probably long for a quiet moment here and there. For those forced to deal with long term isolation, the pattern flips. When it comes to senior isolation, activity, care, and…
Read MoreThere’s a nagging cliché about life coming around full circle. But, never does it seem more real than when one of our parents starts to visibly age and requires assistance for otherwise-normal activities. Yet, even as our parents start to age, the rigors of a full-time job don’t seem to dissipate. So, what happens when…
Read MoreAmid ongoing concern about the coronavirus COVID-19, Just Like Family Home Care’s top priority is the health, safety, and well-being of our clients and Caregivers. We understand the concern and uncertainty you may be experiencing around the evolving situation, and we’re committed to being responsive and flexible to our clients’ needs. Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to…
Read MoreWatching your mother or father age and slowly lose their independence can be challenging, if not heartbreaking. You grapple with issues like when is it time to step in and offer assistance, and how much assistance do they need? Are they able to drive themselves to their doctor’s appointments? Can you honor their wishes and…
Read MoreAging at Home Recent surveys show that nearly 90% of seniors hope to and plan to live in their current home for as long as they live, now termed “aging in place.” Some have lived in the same house for years or moved into their current home after retirement, to be closer to family, moved…
Read MoreIn our last posting, “Seniors and Technology,” we encouraged our readers to consider using FaceTime or similar technologies to connect with family or friends. FaceTime and similar phone applications (app) allow the callers to see each other, in real-time, during the call. As we mentioned, using a FaceTime app allows a senior to see how…
Read MoreSeniors and those recovering from surgery/injury can often feel isolated and/or afraid. Caregivers, whether family or professional, can participate in their care and provide personal interaction, but often are only in attendance as needed. Fortunately, we have come a long, long way in how technology can help create needed connections to the “outside world.”…
Read MoreJust Like Family Home Care is a provider of multiple services for those needing assistance in: Home health care matters, where staff are able to provide nursing and health care tasks, including reminding the client to take their medication. Home care services, when a client needs assistance in daily activities and personal care including…
Read MoreImagine a close relative going through knee surgery. By all accounts, the surgery is to be simple and the patient should be able to be home that day and even walk up the stairs. Unfortunately, that wasn’t the outcome. The patient was hospitalized overnight and was incapacitated for days. While rare to have complications, many…
Read MoreImproving communication skills is good for all of us who are involved with seniors, and for the seniors themselves. While much as been written about communications skills in general, this particular topic isn’t addressed as often. Some of the most common statements made by senior citizens about communication issues are: Please don’t yell at me,…
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