Home Care Solutions

03/08/2022

A healthy diet can play a huge role in reducing the risk of Alzheimer’s or Dementia.
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A thoughtful diet could also make the difference between a good day for a dementia patient and a bad one.
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That’s why we offer services like meal planning and preparation, plus the monitoring of diet and eating habits.
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Give us a call to find out more. 850-433-0733
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01/12/2022

The new year is the perfect time to start Journaling with your elderly loved ones.
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Journaling is a mental exercise that can help fight forgetfulness and also keep us sharp in our later years.
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That's why we implemented our Memory Journal program for aging adults. Our caregivers will help your loved one journal with some of these prompts.
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This helps our seniors recall important times and also serves as a way to record their treasured history, preserving it for years to come.
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01/01/2022

The new year is the perfect time to plan for a healthier tomorrow for our elderly loved ones.

From journaling and music therapy to realistic exercise goals, all these things work together to help maintain strong mental functions and combat seasonal depression.

Please visit our website at homecarefl.com and see all the many ways we can help your aging parent maintain a healthy quality of life in their own home.

12/24/2021

Wishing each of you peace, joy, and unconditional love this holiday season.
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from the entire team at Home Care Solutions!
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12/23/2021

During the holidays, many people will be visiting aging parents or relatives.

That makes it a perfect opportunity to observe how they are doing in their own home.

This year, use some of your time with elderly relatives to make sure they are doing well and help them make simple home safety updates.

When visiting aging parents or relatives for the holidays, use 3 tips to check how they're doing, focus on useful safety updates, & have key conversations.

12/15/2021

It’s easier now more than ever to become overwhelmed with stress and anxiety.
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That’s why it is so important to help your elderly loved ones take the necessary steps to keep their mental and physical health stay in tip top shape.
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Consider encouraging your parent or grandparent to take part in activities that help lower feelings of stress and anxiety.
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Physical activity:
• Engaging in at-home workouts in order to avoid physical contact with others
• Take a walk around your neighborhood (ensure proper social distancing from others on the sidewalks).
• Dancing to uplifting music
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Manage depression and anxiety:
• Meditation is a great way to reduce stress and anxiety according to the CDC . Find a quiet place in your home and set a timer for a specified period. If you’ve never meditated, start off with just 3 minutes, and focus on your breathing.
• You may also want to consider taking breaks from watching, reading and listening to news related to the outbreak to help reduce anxiety and stress. Use activities such as puzzles, crosswords, coloring books, painting, reading, and games to keep you engaged.
• It’s also important to stay in contact with close friends and family during stressful situations, so check-in with your loved ones by phone, Skype, or Facetime.
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Eat right:
Older adults should continue to eat healthy, well-balanced meals. You should eat a variety of fruits and vegetables every day, and limit alcohol intake and foods and drinks high in sugar, salt and saturated fat.
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Do you have any additional tips on how to maintain healthy living for seniors?
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12/09/2021

Sure, the holidays can be stressful. But when you’re a senior, that stress is vastly different.

Keep aware and listen to how your aging loved one is feeling.

They may feel the sorrow of lost loved ones, the frustration of not being able to help with holiday preparation like the used to, and a number of other things that may have them feeling a little off this time of year.

Follow the link for more information on how you can help make sure your senior is having the best holiday possible.

The holidays can be stressful. But when you’re a senior, that stress is vastly different.

12/05/2021

Everyone wants to be home for the holidays.
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That’s why it’s important to encourage our aging parents and provide them with the tools to maintain the quality of life they deserve.
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Our compassionate team of Caregivers provide services that empower loved ones to continue to live independently, so the Holidays can be experienced where they should be...
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Surrounded by the comfort and joy of home.
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Talk to our care coordinator to request for home care services soon. Please call 850-433-0733.
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11/28/2021

Tasks like shopping for gifts or baking for family gatherings can become difficult or stressful at times for our senior loved ones.
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Thankfully, our team of compassionate caregivers can help with those tasks, helping free up more time for enjoying the holidays instead of stressing over them.
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If your aging loved one is in need of assistance, give us a call 850-433-0733.
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11/25/2021

We are so thankful for each and every one of you.
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From our caregivers to patients and everyone in-between.
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Because of all of you and your desire and drive extend the quality of life for our elderly loved ones, you make a difference.
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Thank you!
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11/21/2021

Anger, confusion, and sadness are a few symptoms a person with dementia may experience regularly.

Even though you know your loved one’s dementia behaviors are symptoms of a disease and not intentional, dealing with them is often emotionally and physically challenging.

Check out the article below for more info about typical dementia behaviors and expert tips for managing them.

Give us a call if your elderly loved one needs home care services. Please call 850-433-0733.

What’s the best way to handle difficult dementia behaviors? A Cleveland Clinic doctor gives tips on how to manage confusion, aggression, and other common behaviors.

11/16/2021

One of the challenges of being an in-home caregiver for an elderly loved one is helping maintain a sleep schedule that is heathy for their mind and body.
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In our later years, restlessness at night and feeling tired during the day is common. This cycle of poor sleep can also lead to other health problems and lead to more extreme symptoms if the person has a form of Dementia or Alzheimer’s.
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WHY DOES THIS HAPPEN?
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Changes in sleep can happen for many reasons:
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• changes in the brain may cause the body’s natural “clock” to change – the body can feel awake during the night and sleepy during the day
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• pain from arthritis or other illnesses can wake the person
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• the person needs to go to the bathroom
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• the person may have problems breathing while they sleep; this can cause loud snoring
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• feeling very sad or nervous can keep one up for hours
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WHAT CAN YOU DO AS A CAREGIVER
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KEEP A REGULAR SCHEDULE
• begin each morning at the same time and the same way
• keep them as active as possible during the day-walks,
gardening, and other daytime activity is good
• avoid naps later in the day
• make sure to keep the same relaxing routine before bedtime
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OTHER THINGS YOU CAN DO
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• provide as much bright light as possible during the day
• if they really want to be up at night, do not force them to be
in bed or to sleep
• keep everything quiet and dark at nights
• help them avoid drinking coffee, tea, or soda with caffeine
after 2PM
• give less liquids in the evening
• keep a light on in the bathroom to avoid accidents
• massages may help some people
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SPEAK WITH A DOCTOR IF:
• they have pain
• they snore badly
• they go to the bathroom a lot
• they seem very sad or nervous
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Don’t use sleep medicines of any kind without speaking with a doctor first. Sleep medicines can cause confusion and falls.
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Call us at  850-433-0733 to speak with our care coordinator about how we can help your loved one extend their quality of life at home.
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