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Home Care Assistance recently teamed up with the car club Night Life to give seniors a fun blast from the past...a socially distanced vintage car parade that ignited memories from their younger years. Watch the whole video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ekijoob9pNg

We are happy to share another quote from one of our amazing caregivers! When we asked Melissa what her favorite thing was about being a caregiver at Home Care Assistance, she shared that she was grateful that she loves her job and was also thankful for everything she has, including her family and the new adventures that life brings her. Thank you for being such a valued member of our team, Melissa! #homecare #caregiving

Family members may quickly define their loved one’s memory loss problems as dementia, but because dementia is an umbrella term, more information is typically needed to understand specifically what is happening, and how to help. Read about how to distinguish between the different types of dementia.

This year, it's no secret that the holidays are going to be tough. Older adults that fall into the higher risk category will likely not be getting together with family members to ensure their safety. While virtual reality and connection does not replace in-person get-togethers, it does help pass the time and engage the mind! To this end, I'd like to share two comprehensive Life Enrichment Guides that Home Care Assistance created. Both are chock-full of fun and meaningful acti...vities to keep the mind and body active from the comfort and safety of home. All of these activities can be accessed through a smartphone or a computer, and will open your eyes to a virtual world of possibility whether it is taking tours of impressionist artwork at Paris’s Musée d’Orsay, viewing a timeline of the world at the British Museum, listening to the Vancouver Symphony’s final performance from BeethovenFest, or watching the animals at the San Diego Zoo! https://homecareassistance.com/life-enrichment-guide See more

Our fully-virtual Enrichment Guide contains fun and mental-health focused activities to keep seniors engaged and happy within their own homes. This guide includes games, nature guides, mental-health based yoga instruction, positivity podcast sessions, brain health apps, upcoming live-stream broadcast shows, Balanced Care-based superfoods and recipes, activities from our Cognitive Therapeutics Method program, and more. https://bit.ly/3abogLe

Hoyer lifts are often used to help transfer people who have difficulty with movement, such as those with paralysis, MS, ALS, Parkinson’s, etc. Read this blog to learn about what Hoyer lifts are and how can you use them to help your loved one stay safe in their own home.

The Home Care Assistance team visited Shirley and her husband for Shirley’s 90th birthday! Recognizing our clients’ special moments and milestones goes such a long way, and we're just honored to be a part of the celebration! Happy Birthday, Shirley! We love being part of your beautiful life! #homecare #HappyBirthday #90andSassy

One of our clients just moved to a memory care unit last week, and we will miss her dearly! She is 95 years old and had an amazing connection with her primary caregiver, Carmasen. It was hard for her to say goodbye, and hard for us too. Her family was very grateful for our care and support over the years. We’re grateful for every moment we shared! #caregiving #homecare

This month, we are highlighting some positive outcomes that all have to do with our caregivers! Recently, someone called Home Care Assistance to find a caregiver for their aunt and left us with some positive feedback on the care she received! He said, Since I called Home Care Assistance, they’ve been incredibly responsive and flexible in responding to my aunt’s needs. HCA matched us with a wonderful caregiver who provides tremendous peace of mind, as our family lives severa...l hours away. We are grateful to have dedicated caregivers as part of our care team, who are able to instill confidence in families by providing reliable and personalized care to our clients. #attitudeofgratitude #caregiving

Meet Laurie Craig, part of the Collier Nursing Services division of Home Care Assistance, a nursing company that just partnered with us! Laurie’s extensive knowledge about home care and impressive background are two of the many reasons we’re glad she’s part of our team!!

We are happy to know that in situations like a transition from the hospital back home, we have been able to help. A client’s daughter expressed her feelings about her mom’s transition. She said that our caregivers were there for as long as she needed, they knew how to handle the situation perfectly, and that she wouldn’t hesitate to reach out again. Thank you, Gab, for letting us know how we helped create a positive outcome with your mother’s transition!

Over 30 million adults in the United States have been diagnosed with diabetes, 12 million of which are seniors, who are some of the most at risk. Learn about the causes and preventative measures of diabetes, and how to care for a senior who has diabetes.

Congratulations to Julie Nowakowski, Home Care Assistance's Caregiver of the Year of 2020! Julie is an outstanding caregiver who has been with Home Care Assistance since the very beginning. Watch this video to hear about her amazing story of how she got started caregiving, and why she believes that caregiving is her calling. She is such an inspiration to us! #attitudeofgratitude #caregiveroftheyear

Research continues to prove the effectiveness of music therapy in addressing the physical limitations and struggles that result from Parkinson’s disease. Learn how you can use music to help promote wellness and healing, especially in caring for seniors with Parkinson’s.

We love sharing stories of clients who adore their caregivers. Della N. expressed how much she loves her caregiver, Eloise. She said, "You are the best! You prepare my ice cream the way I like it. You prepare my cocktail the best everyday! I love you!" It warms our hearts to see how much Eloise brightens up our client Della's life. On behalf of all of us at Home Care Assistance, thank you, Eloise! We have so much #appreciation and #gratitude for you! #attitudeofgratitude

The Home Care Assistance team recently visited the San Francisco Towers and Sequoia Living Health Services to hand out holiday bags with letters of gratitude to their valued employees. We appreciate all of our hard-working heroes and partners this holiday season! #ThankYou

One of our caregivers, Montressa (left) was introduced to a new HCA client, with the help of Beth (right), one of our Home Care Liaisons! Montressa arrived with gleamingly clean bright yellow Crocs on her feet. You couldn‘t help but smile as she walked toward you. Her new clients loved her bright yellow shoes as well, & their mutual love of the color was the perfect icebreaker. So grateful for Montressa & the brightness she brings to our team with both her giving spirit AND her shoes! We are so grateful to have caregivers like her on our team! #attitudeofgratitude #homecare

There are an estimated 18 million veterans living in the U.S. today. In honor of Veteran’s Day, read some unique and personal stories from our veteran clients, and how home care has helped support them after their service.