While your family might be in the middle of dreaming about a white Christmas, the team at Qualicare wants you to remember that an important opportunity is fast approaching, which is the ability to start new in 2018. How will you help your loved one achieve his or her resolutions for the new year? Start by choosing Qualicare for senior in-home care options. Let Our Senior Care Providers Help Achieve Resolutions for the New Year! Read on →

It’s the most wonderful time of the year to get out of the house and enjoy all the festivities happening in our area. When you’re making holiday plans and an aging loved one is involved, though, there are some extra steps you need to take. Our team at Qualicare wants to step through some things to consider so you’ll have a successful holiday outing! Have a Fun, Relaxed Outing With Loved Ones Read on →

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, every second of every day an adult 65 years of age and older falls, making falls the number one cause of injuries and deaths from injury. The team at Qualicare wants you to know how to tell if your loved one is at risk of falling. Prevent Falls for Your Loved One The best way to prevent a fall is to be aware of the things that put your loved one at risk of falling in the first place. Read on →

According to the National Council on Aging, falls are the leading cause of both fatal and non-fatal injuries for the elderly. Our team at Qualicare wants to offer some insight into how you can help prevent falls in your loved one. What to Know About Fall Prevention As we age, there are a number of reasons why we become more likely to fall, including: Balance issues Foot disorders Frailty Dehydration Dementia Parkinson’s disease Thyroid problems However, while certain medical conditions may make your loved one more likely to fall, anyone can fall, at any time. Read on →

It’s no secret that the home healthcare industry is growing. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, approximately 1.3 million additional jobs within the home care field will be added between now and 2020. Which means that more and more Americans are choosing to stay at home as they age, and who can blame them? When it’s your turn to choose a home healthcare agency for your loved one, the team at Qualicare wants you to know the important questions to ask. Read on →

According to the Family Caregiver Alliance, more than 8,357,100 people receive long-term care in some form. But while there are numerous choices when it comes to caring for your loved one, how do you know when the time is right? The team at Qualicare understands the difficulty that can come with knowing when to ask for help. That’s why we’d like to share some signs that it may be time. Read on →

As we age, one of our main goals is to go through the aging process as gracefully as possible. However, there might be one important step you personally are missing—the annual wellness visit. If you’re too busy caring for your loved one, the team at Qualicare wants you to know that it’s time to also put your health into focus. Stay Healthy! Chances are you’ve been to a number of physician’s appointments lately—but the key is that they probably haven’t been for you. Read on →

By now, you’ve probably seen a number of articles about the importance of a back-to-school routine. And while the “back-to-school” topic might not be relevant for your loved one, the team at Qualicare wants you to know that the topic of “routine” is, especially if your loved one has dementia. Everyone Needs a Routine—Especially Alzheimer’s Patients Do you remember your routine growing up? Wake up, eat breakfast, go to school, attend sports practice, come home, eat dinner, finish homework, prepare for bed, and wake up and do it all over again. Read on →

The team at Qualicare understands how hard a stroke diagnosis in your loved one can be—both emotionally and physically. And it isn’t difficult on just your loved one; it’s hard for you, too. First, you are having to learn how to adjust to the aftermath of a stroke. But, also, as his or her caregiver, you need to learn how to help your loved one through any changes a stroke has brought on. Read on →

Remember, knowledge is power. The team at Qualicare wants to keep giving you the knowledge you need in order to keep your loved one as safe and healthy as possible as he or she ages. For this blog, we want to focus on stroke awareness. Protect Your Loved One’s Brain Health Did you know that most strokes can be prevented? In fact, according to the National Stroke Association, about 80 percent of strokes can be prevented. Read on →