by Bluebird Homecare | Nov 20, 2018 | Blog, in-home care, independent living, Why Homecare
Growing older presents many challenges and changes for both the individual aging and their surrounding family and friends. And one change that a vast majority of seniors want to avoid is moving out of their homes. In fact, according to an AARP study, 90% of older...
by Bluebird Homecare | May 15, 2018 | Blog, Caregivers, elder care, independent living
The changing seasons affect all of us, but they have an especially profound impact on the elderly. Seniors currently account for 13% of the US population, and their numbers are on the rise, so addressing the healthcare needs of this group is becoming increasingly...
by Bluebird Homecare | May 2, 2018 | Blog, caregiving strategies, elder care, homecare strategies, in-home care, independent living
Increasing numbers of Americans are reaching their golden years. Technological innovations are making it possible for the more than 99% of seniors who want to age in place to maintain maximum independence. New research, coupled with these advancements, has made it...
by Bluebird Homecare | Oct 17, 2017 | Blog, caregiving strategies, elder care, independent living
A lot of changes take place as we age. Friends and family members pass away. Illnesses or physical impairments can keep us from enjoying the things that used to brighten our days. It often becomes increasingly more difficult to engage with others. Adult children may...
by Bluebird Homecare | Jun 28, 2017 | Blog, in-home care, independent living, Why Homecare
For anyone who has never worked with home care agencies, it’s easy to assume that there’s little or no difference between them. After all, don’t they all have to be regulated in some way or offer the same type of services for clients? Nothing could be further from the...
by Bluebird Homecare | Jun 21, 2017 | Blog, elder care, independent living
You’ve probably heard the popular catchphrase: “There’s an app for that!” However, if you are still getting used to the bewildering array of small electronic gadgets for everything from communicating with loved ones to watching movies or taking pictures, you may be...
