{"id":305,"date":"2024-01-23T14:16:39","date_gmt":"2024-01-23T14:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/apah.onpressidium.com\/lafayette\/blog\/"},"modified":"2025-10-29T14:39:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T14:39:27","slug":"blog","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/blog\/","title":{"rendered":"Blog"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"305\" class=\"elementor elementor-305\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-49965706 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"49965706\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[],&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-background-overlay\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-788bfe25\" data-id=\"788bfe25\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-66686d9c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"66686d9c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 20-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-heading-title{padding:0;margin:0;line-height:1}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title[class*=elementor-size-]>a{color:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-small{font-size:15px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-medium{font-size:19px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-large{font-size:29px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xl{font-size:39px}.elementor-widget-heading .elementor-heading-title.elementor-size-xxl{font-size:59px}<\/style><h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">In-Home Senior Care Blog<\/h1>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1750c5ce elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1750c5ce\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<style>\/*! elementor - v3.21.0 - 20-05-2024 *\/\n.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-stacked .elementor-drop-cap{background-color:#69727d;color:#fff}.elementor-widget-text-editor.elementor-drop-cap-view-framed .elementor-drop-cap{color:#69727d;border:3px solid;background-color:transparent}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap{margin-top:8px}.elementor-widget-text-editor:not(.elementor-drop-cap-view-default) .elementor-drop-cap-letter{width:1em;height:1em}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap{float:left;text-align:center;line-height:1;font-size:50px}.elementor-widget-text-editor .elementor-drop-cap-letter{display:inline-block}<\/style>\t\t\t\tRead our elder care blog for personal stories and expert tips from our Lafayette -area caregivers and passionate staff. Find guidance for navigating senior care decisions, information about keeping loved ones safe, tips for avoiding caregiver burnout, and so much more.\u00a0\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-6f348f0a elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"6f348f0a\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-settings=\"{&quot;jet_parallax_layout_list&quot;:[]}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-750274f2\" data-id=\"750274f2\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-16c02c38 elementor-grid-3 elementor-grid-tablet-2 elementor-grid-mobile-1 elementor-posts--thumbnail-top elementor-widget elementor-widget-posts\" data-id=\"16c02c38\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;classic_columns&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;2&quot;,&quot;classic_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;1&quot;,&quot;classic_row_gap&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:35,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;classic_row_gap_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"posts.classic\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t<link rel=\"stylesheet\" href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/plugins\/elementor-pro\/assets\/css\/widget-posts.min.css\">\t\t<div class=\"elementor-posts-container elementor-posts elementor-posts--skin-classic elementor-grid\">\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4733 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2026\/04\/10\/spring-safety-parkinsons-awareness-helping-seniors-thrive-at-home\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/04\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-2-300x200.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4735\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/04\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/04\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/04\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-2.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2026\/04\/10\/spring-safety-parkinsons-awareness-helping-seniors-thrive-at-home\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tSpring Safety &#038; Parkinson\u2019s Awareness: Helping Seniors Thrive at Home\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tApril 10, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>As spring arrives in Acadiana, it brings sunshine, fresh air, and the perfect opportunity to refresh our homes and routines. For seniors aging at home, this season of renewal is also an important time to focus on safety, wellness, and specialized care needs\u2014especially for those living with Parkinson\u2019s disease. At<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2026\/04\/10\/spring-safety-parkinsons-awareness-helping-seniors-thrive-at-home\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Spring Safety &#038; Parkinson\u2019s Awareness: Helping Seniors Thrive at Home\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4691 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2026\/03\/06\/the-economic-impact-of-in-home-care-on-acadiana\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-1-300x200.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4699\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/03\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-1.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2026\/03\/06\/the-economic-impact-of-in-home-care-on-acadiana\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tThe Economic Impact of In-Home Care on Acadiana\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tMarch 6, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Why Care at Home Strengthens Families, Businesses, and Our Local Economy In Acadiana, we understand something fundamental: when one family struggles, the ripple touches the whole community. Healthcare is not just a personal matter. It is an economic one. At A Place at Home \u2013 Lafayette, we see every day<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2026\/03\/06\/the-economic-impact-of-in-home-care-on-acadiana\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about The Economic Impact of In-Home Care on Acadiana\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4654 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2026\/02\/05\/a-healthy-heart-at-any-age-simple-february-wellness-tips-for-seniors\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/02\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-300x200.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4655\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/02\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/02\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/02\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2026\/02\/05\/a-healthy-heart-at-any-age-simple-february-wellness-tips-for-seniors\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tA Healthy Heart at Any Age: Simple February Wellness Tips for Seniors\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tFebruary 5, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>February is Heart Health Month, making it the perfect time to focus on small, meaningful habits that support a strong and healthy heart\u2014especially for seniors. While heart health can feel overwhelming, the good news is that simple, everyday choices can make a big difference at any age. At A Place<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2026\/02\/05\/a-healthy-heart-at-any-age-simple-february-wellness-tips-for-seniors\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about A Healthy Heart at Any Age: Simple February Wellness Tips for Seniors\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4639 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2026\/01\/07\/a-new-year-new-support-did-you-receive-a-cms-letter-about-the-medicare-guide-program\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/01\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-2-300x200.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4640\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/01\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-2-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/01\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-2-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2026\/01\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-2.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2026\/01\/07\/a-new-year-new-support-did-you-receive-a-cms-letter-about-the-medicare-guide-program\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tA New Year, New Support: Did You Receive a CMS Letter About the Medicare GUIDE Program?\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tJanuary 7, 2026\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>January often arrives with a quiet promise. A fresh calendar. A moment to pause. And for many families caring for a loved one with dementia, a renewed hope that this year might feel a little more supported. At A Place at Home \u2013 Lafayette, we are honored to share an<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2026\/01\/07\/a-new-year-new-support-did-you-receive-a-cms-letter-about-the-medicare-guide-program\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about A New Year, New Support: Did You Receive a CMS Letter About the Medicare GUIDE Program?\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4624 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2025\/12\/03\/recognizing-the-needs-of-aging-loved-ones-and-their-family-caregivers-during-the-holidays\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2025\/12\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-1-300x200.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4637\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2025\/12\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2025\/12\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2025\/12\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-1.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2025\/12\/03\/recognizing-the-needs-of-aging-loved-ones-and-their-family-caregivers-during-the-holidays\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tRecognizing the Needs of Aging Loved Ones and Their Family Caregivers During the Holidays\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tDecember 3, 2025\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>As the holidays approach, we all look forward to reuniting with family and sharing those special moments. But this season also gives us a unique opportunity to notice the quieter challenges faced not only by our aging loved ones, but also by the family members who care for them day<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2025\/12\/03\/recognizing-the-needs-of-aging-loved-ones-and-their-family-caregivers-during-the-holidays\/\" aria-label=\"Read more about Recognizing the Needs of Aging Loved Ones and Their Family Caregivers During the Holidays\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\tRead More \u00bb\t\t<\/a>\n\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/article>\n\t\t\t\t<article class=\"elementor-post elementor-grid-item post-4583 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail hentry category-news\">\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail__link\" href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2025\/10\/22\/from-caregiver-to-certified-how-we-invest-in-your-professional-growth\/\" tabindex=\"-1\" >\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__thumbnail\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" src=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2025\/11\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-300x200.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-4610\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2025\/11\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2025\/11\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/70\/2025\/11\/Featured-Image-for-Blog-Post-900-x-600-px.png 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__text\">\n\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-post__title\">\n\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/aplaceathome.com\/lafayette\/2025\/10\/22\/from-caregiver-to-certified-how-we-invest-in-your-professional-growth\/\" >\n\t\t\t\tFrom Caregiver to Certified: How We Invest in Your Professional Growth\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__meta-data\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-post-date\">\n\t\t\tOctober 22, 2025\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-post__excerpt\">\n\t\t\t<p>Ashia&#8217;s Journey to CNA Certification Shows What&#8217;s Possible When Employers Invest in Their Team Are you a caregiver looking for an employer that truly invests in your future? 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