Medicare helps millions of Americans, including older adults and people with disabilities, by providing health insurance. This support is extremely helpful for many families, but navigating the system can be tough. It’s confusing to figure out exactly what Medicare does and does not cover. You might see one family get approval for home health services […]
Tips for Managing Arthritis Pain in the Elderly
Key Takeaways: Arthritis is one of the most common chronic conditions affecting older adults. In fact, one in three people are living with osteoarthritis today. The two most common types are osteoarthritis, which results from wear and tear on the joints, and rheumatoid arthritis, an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation and stiffness. Arthritis in the […]
From Support to Companionship: What Does a Home Health Care Aide Do?
Key takeaways: It’s overwhelming when a parent, grandparent, or other loved one starts needing extra help at home. You want them safe, comfortable, and feeling cared for, but juggling their needs with your own responsibilities is a heavy load. In the U.S., nearly one in three family caregivers provides 21 hours or more of unpaid […]
How to Hire a Caregiver Agency: What to Expect From Start to Finish
Key Takeaways: You’ve started noticing the changes. Your loved one struggles with moving around, daily activities are becoming harder, or maybe their memory loss isn’t something you can pass off as old age. Whatever the reason, the signs are clear: it’s time to think about bringing in help. But if you’re inviting someone to spend […]
What You Need to Know About 24-Hour Home Care for Seniors
Key Takeaways: It’s tough when a loved one can’t safely stay home alone anymore, whether it’s because of old age or illness. Putting your once active and independent family member in a nursing home is heart-wrenching, and often, even they themselves would much rather stay in their own familiar space. That’s where 24-hour home care […]
What Is Live-In Care? Duties, Daily Life, and What to Expect
Many of our clients tell us it starts slowly. Perhaps a loved one misses medications and important appointments, leaves mail unopened, or their home becomes messier than usual. Then, small accidents start to happen, like a kitchen fire that could have been worse, or a flooded house because they forgot to turn off a tap. […]
Caring for a Loved One with Dementia at Home
Dementia is a progressive brain disorder that changes the way a person thinks, remembers, communicates, and functions day to day. As time goes on, it becomes harder for them to follow conversations, manage routines, or even recognize familiar faces. You might also see jarring mood swings or changes in their behavior and personality. It’s heartbreaking […]
Therapeutic Activities for the Elderly
Explore Unique Activities for Seniors Throughout the Year Fun and engaging therapeutic activities enhance seniors’ quality of life. Being active provides mental and physical stimulation and fosters emotional connection and joy. By engaging in meaningful hobbies or activities, aging family members can maintain autonomy, express creativity, and enjoy a sense of purpose. Taking a seasonal […]
Modifications to Prepare Your Home for Elderly Care
Bringing in-home care for a loved one is a big step, especially when it comes to preparing your home. It’s natural to want to keep things as they are, but making some elderly home modifications will not only benefit your loved one but also make things easier for their caregivers. Remember, you are making these […]
Compassionate, Reliable Home Care in Braintree, MA
Home is where we go for comfort and security. It’s also the place that holds our cherished memories, so it’s only natural that our ailing or aging loved ones are reluctant to leave it behind. At Hahn Home Health Care, we understand how vital it is to keep our loved ones at home while receiving the […]