Entries by River Oaks Home Care

5 Instrumental Activities Of Daily Living

Sometimes it helps families to know what we consult about during our free initial care consultations. It helps set the stage for a more targeted discussion on what a senior family member needs to be assisted at home. That’s part of our proactive model as we work up plans for our families. Our Services and […]

Smart Home Innovations For The Elderly

 Many of the most exciting smart home innovations for seniors and elderly people have to do with mobility limitations or other sorts of disabilities that can be well served with new technology. We often talk about this to families when we’re talking about what to do for mom or dad and how to support them […]

River Oaks Homecare Receives 2023 Best of Home Care® – Leader in Experience Award

15th February 2023. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Phone: 484-231-1462 Email: [email protected] River Oaks Homecare Receives 2023 Best of Home Care® – Leader in Experience Award Norristown, PA – River Oaks Homecare announced today that it received the distinguished 2023 Best of Home Care –Leader in Experience Award from HCP, the leading firm in experience management for […]

Care Plans And What’s Possible

How can a senior person stay in their own home and get the best possible home care, rather than moving to a facility? We’re used to talking to families about this in detail as they make choices about care for mom or dad, or some other family member. Each of these cases is unique, and […]

Three Ways a Home Health Aide Can Care for Seniors

Most senior citizens aspire to live alone for as long as possible. Seniors may also engage in healthy lifestyles that could help them to live independently during their declining years. However, seniors can develop certain health conditions that require them to get assistance from trained home health aide professionals. Some common age-related issues that a […]

Benefits Of Respite Care

Want to know about some of the benefits of having our company deliver trained respite care to seniors in the home?   Well, first of all, it’s important to understand what respite care is, and what it represents.   When you talk about the definition of respite care, what you’re talking about is backing up […]

Best Gifts For Elderly Loved Ones

It doesn’t have to be a holiday to give your elderly loved one a gift to brighten their day, help them stay organized, or keep them safe. If you’re looking for the perfect one to give your parent, grandparent, or other significant adults in your life, here are some great ideas that are sure to […]

Reasons Your Elderly Parent May Seem Angry

There is a common ageist stereotype among older adults – that they are angry. However, this stereotype isn’t actually accurate since most people’s emotions will “level out” as they age. Older adults have developed coping skills through the years that help them maintain an even keel, which helps them avoid stressing the small things.  However, […]

In-Home Care and Intellectual Disabilities

In-home care for the disabled is different than the same kinds of care for someone who is neuro- typical   We know that intuitively, and as families, we deal with that each day. As in-home care providers, we also know that having different systems in place for the disabled is important. When you read about […]