In under a year, Gary and Arianna Lafreniere, owners of A Place At Home – Merrimack Valley, have provided over 7,000 hours of care to the families in the community and surrounding areas of Chelmsford, Massachusetts. It’s a great start to their mission of helping people stay safe and healthy as they navigate the aging … Read more
November is Diabetes Awareness Month! As seniors age, they are more likely to develop diabetes. Diabetes is a chronic condition that causes high blood sugar levels and affects the body’s ability to produce insulin. Managing diabetes can be difficult for seniors who may have some degree of decreased vision or cognitive impairment. This blog post … Read more
This blog is the third and final installment of the story of Lena and Edwin Michales. You can read about their early lives together here and the progression of Edwin’s dementia here. Edwin was finally home from the adult behavioral health center. His medication had been adjusted. He was now taking 13 medications total, … Read more
The first step to being an awesome caregiver is caring for yourself. Caregivers sometimes feel overwhelmed with the responsibility of caring for their loved ones. They’re often providing support for someone else’s needs without recharging between tasks. This can lead to the feeling of being overworked and overwhelmed physically and emotionally—commonly known as burnout. Caregiver … Read more
This blog is the continuation of the story of Lena and Edwin Michales. You can read about their early years here. This is part two of their story. Edwin Michales grew up poor in the mountains of Pennsylvania. It was something that Lena says he was always ashamed of, and now she thinks about how … Read more
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day – a day to raise awareness of the disease process that impacts so many seniors and their families across the globe. When in the throes of the disease, it can be difficult for loved ones to focus on much more than the loss they’re experiencing as they watch the person … Read more
Healthy Aging Month is about raising awareness about how older adults can live healthier, happier lives. The start of a new school year is the perfect time to celebrate Healthy Aging Month since people are motivated by back-to-school memories and are more inclined towards starting something new. Seniors are encouraged to stay healthy and learn … Read more
Jerome Philips, owner of A Place At Home – South Portland, is passionate about keeping seniors in their homes longer, with a better quality of life. That mission means providing his clients with safe and effective care and ensuring that his caregivers have a safe and inclusive environment with which to provide that service. Over … Read more
There’s a heatwave throughout most of the country right now. With temperatures in the upper 90’s and higher, it’s an excellent time to make sure you know the signs and symptoms of dehydration. Most people have likely been educated on the benefits of drinking enough water. Our bodies require it to function. For most people, … Read more
In news that could affect the care seniors receive as they age, the Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home (WISH) Act has been introduced in the U.S. House by Rep. Thomas R. Suozzi (D-NY). This new legislation seeks to help seniors pay for long-term care. Currently, most Americans don’t have the coverage needed to pay … Read more