The Power of Music.

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Music is a very powerful tool that can be used as a mental stimulation for our aging adults. With the rise in the life expectancy, we have a lot of seniors facing the problem of living in isolation and depression. Implementing Music Therapy for most seniors would tremendously engage and help prolong their lives more.

According to Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, “listening to music when used appropriately can shift moods, manage stress-induced agitation, stimulate positive interactions, facilitate cognitive functions and coordinate motor movements”.

River Oaks Homecare has a music therapy program that has proven to improve mental stimulation – promoting active and positive mental attitude, physical activity and interaction with others.

Here’s a 2012 YouTube about a man named Henry whose video went viral. Henry had suffered from Dementia for over a decade, he was always withdrawn and spent most of time in his wheelchair. Watch and enjoy how he responds to listening to his favorite songs on an ipod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyZQf0p73QM&feature=youtu.be

Navigating And Finding The Right Care.

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Trying to get the right care and help needed for your Senior family member requires looking through various options. Often times seniors and decision makers struggle with the different kinds of options made available to them.
River Oaks Homecare provides a Patient Advocacy Service, which means apart from working with our seasoned personal care attendants and caregivers, we can also work you through many senior care choices and community programs such as

  • Assisted living facility placements : we can walk you through finding the best facilities within your budget.
  • Assistance with finding the right retirement community.
  • Assisting Veterans over 65 years and their spouses apply for the Aids and Attendance Benefit program.

Our unique on-going evaluation of all local facilities ensures the we only direct our clients to the best in the business, providing you the best quality of life that fits your budget.

Give us a call today for a free in home assessment.

[email protected] | 267-755-7500

Three Essential Questions to ask your Senior Home Care Provider.

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Three Essential questions to ask to ensure the company you choose has a strong set of core values:

  • Communication – Will I be able to easily communicate with the personal care attendant and have continued access to my care manager? This is the core of River Oaks Home Care’s approach.  We believe that you should never feel there is a lack of control or communication with your personal care attendant. For this reason, you are assigned a care manager who is always available.
  • Integrity – Has a sense of trust been established? At River Oaks Home Care, we believe this is the key to a comfortable relationship and the well-being of the client. That is why we carefully screen all our personal care attendants and provide a written contract.
  • Performance – Am I confident I will get the professional care promised and that there will be accountability and follow up? Home care is dynamic; a family’s needs can change daily. You chose home care to allow your loved one to remain independent and retain their quality of life, not to endure more paperwork and problem solving. We make a simple promise: We will be there for your family.

Contact us today for a free initial assessment to help determine the best care option for your loved one.