Senior Home Care in Omaha, Lincoln, Des Moines, and Surrounding Cities.
Senior Home Care in Omaha and Lincoln
How can you best manage a senior’s care from a long long-distance? Here are five tips to help you manage your loved one’s care when you live too far away.
You want to stay in your home. It’s familiar. It’s comfortable. You’ve got great neighbors. So, you’re looking into in-home care services to help you remain independent at home. One of the first decisions is whether to go with a private Caregiver or an in-home care agency Caregiver. If it’s just a question of the hourly rate, independent Caregivers typically charge less per hour than an agency does. But hourly rate alone is not an “apples to apples” comparison. Hidden Costs When Hiring a Private Caregiver Payroll Taxes. When hiring a Caregiver directly, you are the employer. You have the responsibility [...]
As a professional caregiver serving on the front lines, here are ten secrets to staying positive even on the worst of days.
Seniors who follow a good exercise routine typically enjoy longer, healthier, and happier lives. If you are presently looking after aging in place elderly loved one, here are some specific reasons why encouraging them to exercise regularly is so important.
You, your parent(s), and your kids all living under one roof? It’s more common than most people realize. In 2021 the U.S. Census Bureau reported 60 million people in the U.S. reside in these multigenerational households. A PEW Research study found adult caregiving, along with financial benefits and companionship, to be main reasons for the surging popularity of multigenerational households. Whether out of choice or necessity, there are several considerations to work through in order to make this living arrangement work for everyone. Financial Considerations: Mortgage payments, home repairs, taxes, utilities, insurance, and maintenance…will these expenses be shared? How? What about [...]
If you are considering a career in-home care, these ten fun facts will help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
If you’re currently caring for aging in place senior, protecting them from financial scams is probably a priority. Thankfully, doing so is possible when taking these steps.
“Our epidemic of loneliness and isolation has been an underappreciated public health crisis,” warns the U.S. Surgeon General. The Surgeon General’s 2023 Advisory further identifies the highest rates of social isolation are found among older adults. Poor social connection contributes to much higher risks of heart disease and stroke, as well as greater likelihoods of developing dementia or diabetes, according to the Advisory. (See also Health Risks of Senior Loneliness.) Social isolation is generally defined as having little contact with family, friends and community. It’s an objective reality. It differs therefore from loneliness, which is subjective, a perceived reality, a feeling. The [...]
Arloe, a widow living alone, slipped in the bathtub, wedging herself in an awkward and painful position. Fortunately, she was wearing her emergency pendant, and the rescue squad was able to get her out of the tub. Tom, suffering from foot numbness and poor eyesight due to his diabetes, tripped over a shoe, broke his ankle, and never walked again. In both instances, following proven fall prevention steps could have avoided those catastrophes. Fall risks are very real, with more than one out of four Americans age 65+ falling each year, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [...]
All too often we hear from clients like Jack and Meghan who regret having “put off” arranging for help at home. Things didn’t get better. It was always on their mind. Looking into in-home care services is a wise first step. Your situation, needs and goals are unique to you. That’s why we meet face-to-face in the home for the Care Assessment so that we can understand care needs and answer your questions in the context of your specific situation. What does this Care Assessment consist of? 1. Getting acquainted You might think of the Care Assessment as a “first date.” [...]
Sunlight Senior Care is the premier care provider for non-medical in-home care, in Lincoln, Omaha, Council Bluffs, and Des Moines.
Omaha
319 South 17th Street,
Suite #726
Omaha, NE 68102
402-421-1119
Lincoln
8055 O Street, #119B
Lincoln, NE 68510
402-200-5555
Des Moines
5550 Wild Rose Lane,
Suite #400
West Des Moines, IA 50266
515-335-4075
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