by Bluebird Homecare | Nov 4, 2019 | alzheimer's care, Blog, in-home care, independent living
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, so we thought it was a good opportunity to explore the disease that more than 5.8 million Americans are living with. People often use Alzheimer’s and dementia interchangeably, but they are different. Dementia is an umbrella...
by Bluebird Homecare | Jul 24, 2019 | Blog, elder care, in-home care, independent living, is it time for home care?
It can be tough to acknowledge that your parent isn’t as independent as they once were — especially if you’re not around them every day to recognize the signs. When you do go and visit them, it’s important to keep an eye out these 8 signs that they need extra help....
by Bluebird Homecare | May 26, 2019 | Blog, in-home care, independent living, is it time for home care?
Judging when a loved one needs assistance living in their home can be a difficult task. You want to believe that they can continue on living how they have been for the years past, but you may sometimes see them struggling to complete ordinary tasks. Activities of...
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...
