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 […]
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 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 […]
If a person is lucky enough, they get to enjoy their golden years surrounded by the people they love. When you finally reach the age where you are classified as a senior citizen, you will have some pretty important decisions to make. One of the main things you need to consider when reaching this milestone […]
When a family member gets older or becomes too sick to care for themselves, we naturally want to do everything we can to care for them. However, even our best intentions can be overshadowed by the realities of caring for an aging person. Being a family caregiver is challenging work, and the emotional and […]
Medicaid provides a provision under Medicaid law that is a Medicaid waiver. The federal government waives certain rules under specific circumstances that usually apply to the Medicaid program through a Medicaid waiver. The Medicaid waiver intends to allow states to accomplish particular goals like expanding coverage, reducing costs, or improving care for target groups like […]
Keeping a senior loved one safe and happy is the concern of millions of Americans. If you have taken charge of making the home of your senior loved one safer, you need to consider a few factors when devising a plan. The more you know about the ailments a senior citizen has, the easier it […]
River Oaks Homecare understands how critical it is to have quality health monitoring and communication. Our goal is to reduce readmissions, build a high engagement of communication with seniors and help provide the proper emergency and non-emergency resources for them when a button is pressed or if a fall is detected. Using a PERS (Personal […]
Aging can be expensive, and many seniors face costly healthcare issues and mounting living expenses that make budgets extremely tight. With little wiggle room in a senior’s budget, adequately meeting the financial demands of keeping their standard of living can be overwhelming. People who choose to age in place may need to make home modifications […]