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07/31/2026

Every July, Disability Pride Month celebrates the achievements, resilience, and contributions of people living with disabilities. One important component of independence is reliable transportation. Mobility disabilities are physical impairments caused by injury, illness or age, that impact the way the body moves. A mobility disability can involve gross motor skills like walking or fine motor skills like grabbing or holding objects. Twelve percent of American adults 35-64 have a mobility disability that makes walking, climbing stairs or driving difficult to impossible.

A mobility disability that prevents driving can make holding a job or even basic independence a serious challenge. Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) for mobility disabilities helps remove those transportation barriers. NEMT is safe and dependable whether someone uses a wheelchair, walker, scooter, or simply struggles with mobility.

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NEMT for mobility disabilities is safe and dependable whether someone uses a wheelchair, walker, scooter, or simply struggles with mobility.

07/18/2026

Each year, adults over 65 are admitted to the hospital more than 13 million times. Medical conditions, surgeries and injuries account for many of these episodes but so do medication complications, dementia and falls. Seniors are 18 percent of the population, but account for about 40 percent of hospitalizations. Obviously, seniors are working hard to stay healthy and out of the hospital in the first place but avoiding a return visit is just as important.

Leaving the hospital to recover at home should mean the hardest part is finally over. However, returning home is the beginning of another important stage of recovery. Many seniors still need help with everyday activities after discharge. Simple tasks can suddenly become difficult while strength and confidence slowly return. That’s why elderly in home care plays such an important role in recover after hospitalization. Professional home care provides practical support while helping seniors recover safely in familiar surroundings.

Read more about post-discharge home care on our blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/homecareblog/from-hospital-home-why-seniors-need-elderly-in-home-care-after-discharge/

07/04/2026

Happy 250th Fourth of July!

06/26/2026

Cataracts are one of the most common eye conditions affecting older adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cataracts are the leading cause of blindness worldwide. They are also the leading cause of vision loss in the United States. More than 20.5 million Americans age 40 and older have cataracts in one or both eyes.

While cataracts can make driving difficult or unsafe, hanging up the car keys doesn’t have to mean losing independence. Using non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) after vision loss helps seniors continue accessing healthcare and the community safely.

Read more about how supports independence despite vision loss on our blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/nemt-blog/when-you-cant-see-drive-how-nemt-keeps-cataract-patients-independent/

06/13/2026

June is Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month. It’s a good time for seniors and their families to learn about Alzheimer’s disease and available care options. An Alzheimer’s diagnosis affects more than the person receiving it. The spouse and their family have to make decisions about their loved one’s safety, daily care, and long-term support. The biggest decision for Alzheimer’s patients is whether to receive in home care and finding a caregiver. Asking the right questions of a home care agency can help families find the best fit.

In the United States, the need for quality Alzheimer’s patients home care solutions continues to grow. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than 7 million Americans age 65 and older live with Alzheimer’s disease. About one in nine seniors has the condition. Alzheimer’s is not a normal part of aging, although age remains the greatest risk factor. Finding the right caregiver can help seniors stay safe, comfortable, and engaged at home.

Find the seven questions every family should ask a potential caregiver on our blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/homecareblog/hiring-home-care-alzheimers-questions-family-should-ask/

05/31/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month in May offers an opportunity to discuss mental health access for older adults. Mental health struggles affect as many as twenty percent of seniors across the United States. Many of them are quietly struggling with depression, anxiety, or grief. Setting aside the stigma of even asking for help, having to ask for rides makes getting treatment even harder.

Reliable Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) can give stability in at least one part of life during treatment and recovery. Safe and regular rides keep patients connected to therapy, counseling, and medical support. For many seniors and their families, NEMT for mental health support can make a life-changing difference.

Read more about how NEMT makes consistent mental health treatment possible for seniors in San Diego on our blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/nemt-blog/restoring-stability-how-nemt-supports-mental-health-treatment-recovery/

Seniors face new mental health risks and challenges as they age. Not having a ride should never be why someone misses therapy or treatment.

05/26/2026

05/17/2026

Did you know that strokes are the leading cause of permanent disability in adults? Every year, according to the American Brain Foundation, more than 800,000 Americans suffer a stroke, and nearly 150,000 die from it. Only about ten percent of stroke victims recover almost completely. The majority require physical, occupational and speech therapy to a lesser or greater extent. Recovery often continues long after hospital discharge.

Survivors are adjusting to their new reality while fighting to regain independence and normalcy. They need support to rebuild their strength, confidence and security to get back to their regular lives. The new daily routine can be physically and emotionally exhausting, and family members can suddenly face caregiving responsibilities they never expected.

For stroke survivors, healing rarely ends after emergency treatment. Many stroke survivors continue physical, occupational and emotional therapy for months or years after their stroke. Stroke survivor home care solutions are so important when recovering safely in the face of physical impairments is so hard. Working with a professional caregiver helps stroke survivors stay safer, healthier, and more comfortable at home.

Read more about how in home care supports stroke survivors as they recover on our blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/homecareblog/life-after-stroke-stroke-home-care-solutions-seniors-families/

For stroke survivors, physical and emotional healing is hard work. Stroke home care solutions help them be safe and healthy as they recover.

05/01/2026

Missing a medical appointment might not seem like a big deal. But for someone with a neurological condition, the impact can be serious. Checking in with doctors regularly keeps symptoms stable and helps prevent complications. Getting to those appointments, however, is not always simple.

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, or NEMT, is the answer for many neurological patients. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month, a time to highlight the everyday challenges patients and families face. The availability of reliable rides is one of the most common and overlooked barriers to good healthcare.

Access to care shouldn’t depend on the patient’s ability to drive. Seniors with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions need safe, reliable transportation to keep up with their healthcare. Their independence and dignity both depend on that transportation.

NEMT fills an important gap in the care journey. NEMT service allows patients reach appointments safely without added risk. Families appreciate the support, and patients are happy to enjoy greater independence. A simple shift to planning to use NEMT services can improve overall quality of life.

Read more about the value of NEMT services for neurological patients on our blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/nemt-blog/getting-care-safely-nemt-solutions-parkinsons-neurological-patients/

NEMT service allows patients with Parkinson's and neurological conditions to reach appointments safely without added risk.

04/19/2026

Living with diabetes requires a daily commitment to health. For many seniors, managing the lifestyle changes diabetes imposes is confusing and frustrating. Diabetes affects how the body processes blood sugar. Over time, unmanaged blood sugar can lead to serious health problems.

Consistent care has a powerful impact on the progression of the disease. More than 40 million Americans live with diabetes, and nearly one in five adults over age 65 has the condition. Many more are prediabetic and don’t even know it. Fortunately, diabetic seniors can stay healthy with the right diabetes home care solutions.

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The lifestyle changes diabetes imposes are confusing and frustrating. Diabetic seniors stay healthy with diabetes home care solutions.