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Written on October 12, 2024.

Elderly Care Service Providers Meet Meal Preparation Challenges

Elderly Care Service Providers Meet Meal Preparation Challenges Meal preparation is an important element of care for elderly seniors, and this task often falls to family members and other caregivers providing elderly care services. Your dedication to ensuring good nutrition and healthy food for seniors is instrumental in their longevity. Creating appealing, healthy meals that meet dietary restrictions...

Written on September 7, 2023.

Proactive Care Decreases the Risk of Debilitating Falls for Seniors

Elderly Care in Bryn Mawr – Proactive Care Decreases the Risk of Debilitating Falls In the United States, 1 of 4 older adults falls each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury and death for these seniors. Brittle bones and fragile bodies put seniors at increased risk of injury from accidents that might only cause bumps and bruises for victims that are only a few years younger. Here are...

Written on May 15, 2023.

Neighborly Home Care Discusses Ten Preventable Stroke Risk Factors

Neighborly Home Care Discusses Ten Preventable Stroke Risk Factors One factor that may cause a need for senior home care in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and the rest of the world, is the threat of stroke. A stroke is caused when a blood clot restricts blood flow to the brain, and even a single stroke can sometimes cause massive neurological damage. In many cases, strokes can drastically alter victims’...

Written on February 8, 2023.

Just in Time for Valentine’s Day- Provider of Elderly Home Care in Delaware County Offers 14 Heart-Healthy Foods for American Heart Month

14 Heart-Healthy Foods for Seniors During American Heart Month February is all about hearts, as we honor those who have captured our hearts on Valentine’s Day. February is also American Heart Month, when people are encouraged to focus on their cardiovascular health. As one of the top providers of elderly home care in Delaware County, we recognize (as does the CDC) that heart disease is the number...

Written on December 12, 2022.

Home Care Agencies in Delaware County: Five Concerns for Seniors

Five Concerns for Seniors and Their Loved Ones Every day, seniors face myriad problems they are afraid or ashamed to discuss with their loved ones. Understanding these problems is essential for you to facilitate a discussion with or about your loved one and help discover solutions for their concerns. Here are 5 of the biggest concerns for seniors and what you can do to help them. 1. Outliving Their...

Written on August 1, 2022.

Considerations for Providing Home Care for an Aging Parent

As your parents or other elderly loved ones get older, their needs will become increasingly challenging. While choosing a nursing home is an option, many people are electing to move their parents into their homes with the assistance of home care agencies. If you have considered all the choices and decided that moving your aging parent into your home is the best choice, you should know what changes...

Written on July 1, 2022.

Top 3 Summer Precautions For Elderly Care

Are you aware of the various dangers that summertime can present to your elderly loved ones? Most people see summer as a time for enjoying oneself and the outdoors, but for seniors summer can be among the most dangerous times of the year. Seniors are much more susceptible to heat-related illnesses, and are potentially more vulnerable to other threats that younger people take for granted. When...

Written on May 25, 2021.

The Effects of the Pandemic on Caregivers

25 May 2021 The Effects of the Pandemic on Caregivers The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on nearly everyone in the United States, and family caregivers have been hit especially hard. The effects of the pandemic on caregivers are broad and wide-reaching, affecting millions of family caregivers across the country. Increased stress is one of the main results of the pandemic, as is difficulty...

Written on March 29, 2021.

Neighborly Home Care Reminds Families That Home Care Agencies Can Help with Senior Fitness

29 Mar 2021 Neighborly Home Care Reminds Families That Home Care Agencies Can Help with Senior Fitness March 29, 2021 – Ardmore, PA – Neighborly Home Care, one of the leading home care agencies on the Main Line in Pennsylvania, emphasizes seniors’ need to have some regular physical activity when possible. Medical professionals and experts recommend seniors perform moderate exercise for at least...

Written on December 31, 2020.

How COVID Is Changing Aging and Retirement

31 December 2020 How COVID Is Changing Aging and Retirement COVID-19 has profoundly impacted the working and living situations for many people, with seniors facing particularly noticeable changes. While more and more seniors had been opting to spend their retirements in their family homes, the virus has accelerated that trend. As a result, even more seniors than before will choose to age-in-place....

Written on November 9, 2020.

Neighborly Home Care Explores 5 Challenges Seniors Face Living at Home Alone

As people begin to grow older, they begin to lose the ability to do the same things that they were able to when they were younger. Basic tasks like cooking and cleaning, which were once part of a manageable daily routine, are now too difficult to perform, and these are only a couple of the challenges seniors face living at home alone. Despite this, many elderly individuals prefer to live in their...

Written on October 8, 2020.

Tips for Preparing Seniors for Flu Season

8 October 2020 Tips for Preparing Seniors for Flu Season The winter months are approaching, and with autumn in full swing, flu season arrives. Seniors are significantly more at risk of getting serious complications from the flu than younger people, so making sure your elderly loved ones receive help is essential. With that in mind, here are some tips on preparing seniors for flu season. 1. Have...

Written on August 12, 2020.

Challenges in Nursing Homes: Benefits of In Home Care over Nursing Home Care

12 August 2020 Challenges in Nursing Homes: Benefits of In Home Care over Nursing Home Care As the public health crisis continues to affect thousands of people, nursing home care challenges have become more apparent. Many of the problems with nursing homes are due to unsatisfactory conditions for senior residents. Those poor conditions can amplify the effects of certain events, such as viruses...

Written on July 7, 2020.

Keep Seniors Connected to Avoid Isolation While Social Distancing

A significant part of elder care in these times of social distancing is to keep seniors connected to prevent isolation. Feelings of isolation and loneliness among seniors is a well-known problem and can cause mental health issues. Caregivers and family members helping seniors stay connected with loved ones is critical to protect them.

Written on February 10, 2020.

Neighborly Home Care, Senior Home Care Agency, Highlights American Heart Month for Senior Health

10 Feb 2020 Neighborly Home Care, Senior Home Care Agency, Highlights American Heart Month for Senior Health February 10, 2020 – Philadelphia, PA – February is American Heart Month, a federally designated event to remind Americans to improve lifestyle habits and cardiovascular care. American Heart Month for senior health is an especially important topic to Neighborly Home Care, as well as other...

Written on February 20, 2019.

The 2019 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Is Here – What You Need to Know

20 Feb 2019 The 2019 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Is Here – What You Need to Know Once again, Medicare Advantage is open for enrollment or for current participants to change their Medicare plans. This year is notable for people who are providing or receiving home care in Philadelphia because one major change is that Medicare Advantage insurers can now reimburse for in-home services. The...

Written on February 7, 2019.

Philadelphia Home Care Provider Neighborly Home Care Encourages People To Promote Health for American Heart Month

7 Feb 2019 Philadelphia Home Care Provider Neighborly Home Care Encourages People To Promote Health for American Heart Month Feb 5, 2019 – Ardmore, PA – February is American Heart Month, the month to recognize the impact that our lifestyles have on our cardiac health. American Heart Month is particularly important to Neighborly Home Care, and anyone else providing home care for senior citizens. Those...

Written on February 12, 2018.

Neighborly Home Care, Senior Home Care Agency Advises Heart Attack Symptom Awareness for American Heart Month

12 Feb 2018 Neighborly Home Care, Senior Home Care Agency Advises Heart Attack Symptom Awareness for American Heart Month February 1, 2018 – Philadelphia, PA – February is American Heart Month, and home care agencies in Philadelphia, like Neighborly Home Care, want to increase heart attack symptom awareness so that everyone is aware of the dangers of heart disease. The US Center for Disease...

Written on June 21, 2017.

Bryn Mawr Elderly Care Service Provider, Neighborly Home Care, Outlines the Importance of Being Proactive About Health Records and Medication Information

21 Jun 2017 Bryn Mawr Elderly Care Service Provider, Neighborly Home Care, Outlines the Importance of Being Proactive About Health Records and Medication Information June 21, 2017 – Ardmore, PA –As a Bryn Mawr elderly care service provider for a senior loved one, among the most important duties is keeping on top of medical records and medications. Doing so will allows you to more quickly determine...

Written on May 2, 2017.

Neighborly Home Care Reminds Bala Cynwyd Seniors to Get Outdoors for Health

2 May 2017 Neighborly Home Care Reminds Bala Cynwyd Seniors to Get Outdoors for Health May 3, 2017 – Ardmore, PA – Spring is here, and that brings opportunities for seniors to get out and about in the sunshine and fresh air! As a provider of elderly home care in Bala Cynwyd, Ardmore and other Main Line communities, Neighborly Home Care advocates outdoor senior activity, because numerous studies...

Written on April 20, 2017.

Exploring the Link Between Hearing Loss and Depression in Senior Care of Bryn Mawr Residents

20 Apr 2017 Exploring the Link Between Hearing Loss and Depression in Senior Care of Bryn Mawr Residents Hearing loss is a common aspect of getting older, and something which many of those receiving senior care in Bryn Mawr will have to face. However, what is more commonly overlooked is the link between hearing loss and depression. Recent studies have shown that seniors with hearing loss – particularly...

Written on March 31, 2017.

Medication Safety 101: Practicing Responsible Pharmaceutical Management in Elderly Home Care

31 Mar 2017 Medication Safety 101: Practicing Responsible Pharmaceutical Management in Elderly Home Care A frequent side effect of aging is that an individual may start needing more medications to maintain their health and quality of life. However, seniors may reach the point that they need help doing so, either because they are reluctant to take the medications or because they are unable to...

Written on February 24, 2017.

Elderly Care Experts at Neighborly Home Care Remind Pennsylvanians That Options Exist for Winter Senior Financial Assistance

26 Feb 2017 Elderly Care Experts at Neighborly Home Care Remind Pennsylvanians That Options Exist for Winter Senior Financial Assistance February 26, 2017 – Ardmore, PA – One of the most common issues in providing elderly care is ensuring the elderly remain safe during the winter, despite often being on limited fixed incomes. Household problems such as poor insulation or broken heating units...

Written on February 10, 2017.

A High-Tech Option in Senior Care Fitness

10 Feb 2017 A High-Tech Option in Senior Care Fitness Fitness is undoubtedly an important aspect of senior care. The benefits to seniors remaining active and as fit as is reasonably possible are almost too numerous to list, spanning everything from improved cardiovascular health to mental improvements. A high-tech option is gaining a lot of traction in senior care circles: Cybercycling. If...

Written on November 21, 2016.

Neighborly Home Care Warns Families about Medications Linked to Early-Onset Dementia

20 Nov 2016 Neighborly Home Care Warns Families about Medications Linked to Early-Onset Dementia November 20, 2016 – Bala Cynwyd, PA – Neighborly Home Care, a provider of professional senior home care in Bala Cynwyd, is greatly concerned about reports of medications that may increase early-onset dementia. Dementia is already a serious issue in senior care, and families should be careful to avoid...

Written on November 14, 2016.

Elderly Care Service in Bryn Mawr – What is Elder Self-Neglect and What Are the Warning Signs?

14 Nov 2016 Elderly Care Service in Bryn Mawr – What is Elder Self-Neglect and What Are the Warning Signs? Elder self-neglect is a problem that is often seen by providers of elderly care service in Bryn Mawr, and experts on aging around the country agree that elder self-neglect is one of the biggest “hidden” problems facing seniors today. What is elder self-neglect? The National Adult Protective...

Written on October 17, 2016.

In Home Care in Bala Cynwyd – What Benefits Can Music Therapy Bring?

17 Oct 2016 In Home Care in Bala Cynwyd – What Benefits Can Music Therapy Bring? An increasing number of older Americans – as well as their in home caregivers – are turning to one of the oldest of all human inventions to find solutions to the problems associated with aging: Music.Music therapy is a rapidly-growing field of research and testing. Many scientific tests have shown that in certain...

Written on October 10, 2016.

Will Changes to Medicare Part B Affect Elderly Care in Bryn Mawr?

10 Oct 2016 Will Changes to Medicare Part B Affect Elderly Care in Bryn Mawr? At Neighborly Home Care, we have noticed a lot of concern among those providing elderly care in Bryn Mawr regarding the proposed changes to Medicare Part B, and whether it would have any effect on them. Medicare B has been a topic of some discussion in the news over the summer. The short answer is, no, as things stand...

Written on September 16, 2016.

Community Health Choices Empowers Seniors to Remain Independent

16 Sep 2016 Community Health Choices Empowers Seniors to Remain Independent Starting in January 2017, residents of southwest Pennsylvania will become eligible for the brand new Community Health Choices (CHC) program administered through the Department of Human Services (DHS). Participants who enroll in the program will begin to receive benefits in July of 2017. The CHC will allow participants...

Written on August 26, 2016.

Delaware County Elderly Care Service Notes: Centers for Disease Control Updates Vaccination Warnings

26 Aug 2016 Delaware County Elderly Care Service Notes: CDC Updates Senior Vaccination Warnings Vaccinations play a critical role in disease prevention in the United States. Childhood shots for common ailments raised life expectancy and decreased infant mortality throughout the 20th century. While children have been the focus of vaccination programs, Centers for Disease Control (CDC) warns that...

Written on May 25, 2016.

Senior Care in Delaware County- Active Seniors Are Healthy Seniors

25 May 2016 Senior Care in Delaware County- Active Seniors Are Healthy Seniors Feeling your best and staying healthy is critical at any age, and even more important as someone gains a few gray hairs. As your parents age, they will undoubtedly experience several significant life changes, such as career changes or retirement, the loss of loved ones, and a number of physical changes. Senior care...

Written on May 10, 2016.

Elderly Care in Delaware County – Keeping Your Brain Active

10 May 2016 Elderly Care in Delaware County – Keeping Your Brain Active One of the most unfortunate aspects of elderly care is dealing with dementia, and the slow degrading of mental processes associated with Alzheimer’s Disease. The process is stressful for both the loved one and the caregiver, with greater loss of facilities and abilities as it progresses. While in most cases, we are unable...

Written on May 2, 2016.

Quality Senior Home Care in Bryn Mawr Is Available at Neighborly Home Care

2 May 2016 Quality Senior Home Care in Bryn Mawr Is Available at Neighborly Home Care If you have an elderly loved one who is beginning to require more care than you or your family can provide, alternatives to a nursing home or other dedicated care facility do exist. Quality senior home care is available in Bryn Mawr through Neighborly Home Care, with a range of options depending on how self-sufficient...

Written on April 5, 2016.

Senior Care – A Stress-Free Senior Is a Happier Senior

5 Apr 2016 Senior Care – A Stress-Free Senior Is a Happier Senior One of the most important aspects of senior care is simply helping seniors to prevent stress in their lives. As people age, many lose the ability to deal with stress as well as they once did, and stress weakens the immune system. Since seniors are already at greater risk of disease, high levels of stress can be truly sickening. Neighborly...

Written on February 22, 2016.

Neighborly Home Care Announces Senior Care Tips for Heart Health Month in February

22 Feb 2016 Neighborly Home Care Announces Senior Care Tips for Heart Health Month in February Ardmore, PA – February, 2016- Each February, the American Heart Association (AHA) raises cardiovascular awareness through Heart Health Month. Although heart health is important for everyone, seniors are at an increased risk for various cardiovascular diseases. As a result, Neighborly Home Care has provided...

Written on February 12, 2016.

Hiring A Home Care Provider – Medicaid Now Covers Some In-Home Senior Care

12 Feb 2016 Hiring A Home Care Provider – Medicaid Now Covers Some In-Home Senior Car Hiring a home care provider can now be an affordable option for more families, many of whom find it far preferable to taking their elderly loved ones to a senior home. All 50 states in the nation now offer Medicaid options for in-home senior care, through the Home & Community Based Services (HCBS) Waiver....

Written on February 5, 2016.

Active Senior Care Is a Vital Part of Proper Senior Care

5 Feb 2016 Active Senior Care Is a Vital Part of Proper Senior Care There is an unfortunate cliché we hear too often of aging seniors being home-bound and slowly disengaging from all the activities they used to enjoy. The reality is that seniors today are often more active than ever before, which provides significant physical and mental health benefits. Active seniors tend to be healthier, and...

Written on January 18, 2016.

Home Care Agencies: Your Elderly Loved One Should Have a Companion On Doctor's Visits

18 Jan 2018 Home Care Agencies: Your Elderly Loved One Should Have a Companion On Doctor’s Visits The available data studying patient outcomes in the elderly is increasingly showing that the elderly should have a companion accompany them to the doctor. An even better option is to have the same companion for every trip. At least 1/3 of the elderly are now bringing companions on doctor’s...

Written on December 23, 2015.

Senior Care – You Have the Power to Help Ease a Senior's Loneliness This Holiday Season

23 Dec 2015 Senior Care – You Have the Power to Help Ease a Senior’s Loneliness This Holiday Season If you want to make a big difference in someone’s life this holiday season, spend some time with a senior citizen. You can spend time with your senior loved ones or you can volunteer at a senior care center; a mere half an hour of your time can make a monumental difference in the life of...

Written on November 25, 2015.

In Home Care And The Flu – What You Need To Know

25 Nov 2015 In Home Care And The Flu – What You Need To Know December 6-12, 2015 is National Influenza Awareness Week. Most likely we have all had the flu at some point in our lives. For most of us, being sick with the flu means curling up in bed with a box of tissues and getting lots of sleep. Enduring the virus is miserable, taking time away from work, family, and leisure, but with a few days...

Written on October 2, 2015.

Senior Care Company Neighborly Home Care Offers a Guide on Preventing Dehydration in Seniors

2 Oct 2015 Senior Care Company Neighborly Home Care Offers a Guide on Preventing Dehydration in Seniors As we age, the water content within our body decreases. As a result, seniors require more water than younger adults to retain their optimal mental and physical conditioning. Dehydration has become a pervasive issue among American seniors, and the issue has been associated with an increased...

Written on September 26, 2015.

Senior Care Leader Neighborly Home Care Highlights 5 Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe Inside and Outside the Home

26 Sep 2015 Senior Care Leader Neighborly Home Care Highlights 5 Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe Inside and Outside the Home Seniors are highly vulnerable to slips, falls and other safety issues within their home properties. Family members need to understand and respond to relevant safety issues. By doing so, they can help their senior relatives achieve a semblance of independence and allow them...

Written on September 20, 2015.

Senior Care Leader Neighborly Home Care Highlights Importance of Proper Hydration for Seniors

20 Sep 2015 Senior Care Leader Neighborly Home Care Highlights Importance of Proper Hydration for Seniors The latest studies show that around the age of 45, the aging process begins to impact our body significantly. Around this age, the body becomes less efficient and starts to show the signs of aging. One of the leading causes of negative health impacts as we age is dehydration. Optimal hydration...

Written on August 11, 2015.

Neighborly Home Care Explains How to Keep Seniors Active with Positive Reinforcements

11 Aug 2015 Neighborly Home Care Explains How to Keep Your Loved Ones Active By Combating Negative Excuses with Positive Reinforcements You have probably heard about the psychology of positive reinforcement: when a person does something good, their actions are rewarded, thereby increasing the likelihood that they will continue to perform these actions in the future. Although this technique can...

Written on August 5, 2015.

Neighborly Home Care Suggests Cool Ways for Seniors to Beat the Heat This Summer

5 Aug 2015 Neighborly Home Care Suggests Cool Ways for Seniors to Beat the Heat This Summer As we get older, it can often seem more difficult for us to get motivated and exercise, but now that the summer weather has arrived it is more challenging to resist the warm and enticing, outdoor world. This summer, instead of spending it in front of a computer or a television screen, take the opportunity...

Written on June 30, 2015.

Elderly Home Care Agency, Neighborly Home Care, Discusses the Effects of Dehydration

As part of the aging process, adults begin to notice that their bodies are not as strong as they once were. One of the major issues that the body faces is dehydration; seniors over the age of 65 have been found to have approximately 10% less water weight than they did when they were younger because the sensation of thirst decreases as you get older. The problem with this is that seniors who neglect...

Written on May 22, 2015.

Elderly Home Care Agency, Neighborly Home Care, Assists with the Support of Loved Ones Living with Debilitating Conditions

22 May 2015 Elderly Home Care Agency, Neighborly Home Care, Assists with the Support of Loved Ones Living with Debilitating Conditions As we grow older, we often find that we need extra assistance for tasks and activities that were once easy for us. This is not an easy change to experience, which is why it is important for family members to be mindful of these changes in their older relatives...

Written on January 13, 2015.

Elderly Care Tips for Cold Weather Preparation

Elderly Care Tips for Cold Weather Preparation The harsh conditions that come with the cold weather are difficult for everyone to endure, but for seniors and their family members, the winter weather can also be dangerous. Slippery sidewalks are just one of the hazardous conditions that can lead to accidents and falls. Because of this, taking extra care of senior citizens during the wintertime is...

Written on November 12, 2014.

How Home Care Specialists Can Help Seniors Struggling with Parkinson’s disease

12 Nov 2014 How Home Care Specialists Can Help Seniors Struggling with Parkinson’s disease Parkinson’s disease is a common disease that many elderly citizens struggle with on a daily basis. Characterized by the degeneration of the nervous system over time, Parkinson’s disease most often impairs individuals from being able to perform basic movement-related activities. A senior with Parkinson’s...

Written on October 21, 2014.

Neighborly Home Care Highlights Summer Risks to Seniors

21 Oct 2014 Neighborly Home Care Highlights Summer Risks to Seniors The summer sun has been welcomed by residents across Pennsylvania, but for some seniors living at home, the increased heat of the summer can result in significant health concerns. Therefore, it is important that caregivers provide their loved ones, especially if they are elderly, enhanced levels of care during the hot summer...

Written on July 1, 2014.

Neighborly Home Care Provides 7 Tips on How Senior Citizens can Minimize Fall Risks in their Homes

1 Jul 2014 Neighborly Home Care Provides 7 Tips on How Senior Citizens can Minimize Fall Risks in their Homes The home can prove to be a dangerous environment for senior citizens, especially if they are living alone. The majority of accidents that occur take place in the home. This is particularly true for seniors and the elderly. The biggest of these threats to seniors involves falling. Many...

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