Posts by Sid Gerber
How Senior Home Care Helps Seniors with Cataracts
Cataracts are a common eye condition that affects many seniors. They occur when the eye’s lens becomes cloudy, making it difficult to see clearly. Cataracts’ exact cause is unclear, but several factors can contribute to their development in seniors. Senior home care can help seniors with cataracts move on with their lives. Here are a…
Read MoreIn-Home Care Helps Seniors Communicate and Connect Through Storytelling
Storytelling is one of the oldest ways of recording history and has a way of bonding people from all walks of life. As seniors age, the act of telling their stories and the benefits they receive from that action is priceless. Whether they talk with their in-home care providers, loved ones, or friends, storytelling improves…
Read MoreHome Care Can Help Seniors Battle Allergies
Allergies can be seriously uncomfortable for seniors to deal with, and they can worsen health conditions if they don’t limit the impacts of allergies. Things like asthma, sinus infections, and respiratory infections can worsen during allergy season, so it’s important to focus on minimizing allergies. How can you do that? Most people, including you and…
Read MoreHome Care Assistance Tips to Keep Seniors Active
The simple act of being active offers a wide range of benefits for seniors. From maintaining a healthy body weight to socializing with friends, continued activity as seniors age is vital. Remaining active is possible with home care assistance. Supportive team members can encourage seniors to stay involved in a time that might be confusing…
Read MorePersonal Caregiving Services Celebrates Two of Our Wonderful Caregivers with 10+ Years of Service!
It is with great pride and gratitude that we celebrate two of our wonderful caregivers. Enid Anderson and Anastacia Lopez have dedicated more than 10 years of compassion and caregiving service to the agency’s clients. Personal Caregiving Services recently recognized them for their past, and continued commitment to providing quality caregiving services to our clients.…
Read More4 Home Items Seniors Should Get Rid Of
Seniors that decide to stay in their family homes as they get older should go through their old possessions, pieces of furniture, and other items that are cluttering up their home and get rid of outdated items that are no longer useful. Some of them could be downright dangerous to seniors as they get older.…
Read MoreHome Remedies Seniors Can Use To Combat Sun Damaged Skin
Seniors can struggle to take good care of their skin, and even seniors that do take care of their skin may have some sun damage spots that they want to get rid of. Some sun damage can’t be reversed, which is why it’s so important for seniors to take care of their skin. Seniors should…
Read MoreHow Seniors Can Reduce The Risk of Loneliness
Loneliness is a bigger problem for seniors than many people realize. According to studies a large percentage of seniors, particularly those who are aging at home, are at risk for being lonely. When seniors have lost a spouse, or don’t have any family or children nearby they can become lonely and socially disconnected. Studies show…
Read MoreCommon Causes of Laryngitis
Laryngitis is an inflammation of the voice box (larynx). The vocal cords are located inside the larynx. Normally, the vocal cords open and close smoothly, forming sounds through their movement and vibration. But if your loved one develops laryngitis, her vocal cords become irritated and inflamed. This causes the vocal cords to swell, which distorts…
Read MoreWhy Would Your Dad Need Home Care Assistance?
Home care assistance comprises a number of services caregivers perform to help your dad age at home safely and independently. Why would he need help from a caregiver? There are dozens of reasons. Here are some of the more common ones. He’s Not Eating Well Your dad isn’t eating as well as he should. He’s…
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