Regarding Care at Home: Questions for Consideration
The types of decisions we are faced with evolve with each life phase. Needs, lifestyles and even capabilities change over time. You may be at a point where you are deciding if in-home care is the right option for you. Perhaps an injury or health issue has come up unexpectedly, or maybe certain tasks have simply […]
Still You: Aging and the Desire to Maintain Independence
When the effects of aging begin to limit independence, it is only natural to feel a sense of loss. Transitioning from independent living to requiring modifications or guidance for daily routines can be a difficult change to process. Perhaps it feels as if this shift has been approaching incrementally for some time. As years go […]
Memorial Day: Reflection, Respect, Remembrance
Each year on the last Monday in May, we remember and honor the fallen. While activities, events, gatherings and festivities can be seen taking place throughout cities, towns and neighborhoods across the nation, embedded in those celebrations is a collective feeling of thankfulness and respect for those who gave everything for the sake of our […]
Stroke Awareness Month: Signs and Risk Factors
May hosts Stroke Awareness Month in an effort to raise awareness about warning signs, risk factors, outcomes, and what to do in the event of this medical emergency. A stroke is a serious occurrence that one experiences when the blood supply to their brain is suddenly interrupted. When the cells in the brain become deprived […]
Happy Easter from Aqua Home Care
Easter traditions have been well underway with gatherings at morning services, siftings through treat-filled baskets, and embarkments on yearly egg hunts. Other long-standing traditions will have many preparing grand meals and others dining at restaurants that feature Easter specials, all while conversing around the table over a large family feast. Here at Aqua Home Care, […]
Safety and Stability: Reducing Fall Concerns with In-Home Care
Fall injuries are sustained by older adults on a daily basis, so this type of accident remains a leading concern among aging individuals and their families. While not all falls lead to major complications, commonly reported injuries have included sprains, bone fractures and head traumas. Fall risk varies from person to person, though aging can […]
Accommodating Changes: Care that Adjusts to Fit Your Life
Change occurs throughout life, whether in a manner that feels like floating in a stream of steady calm or in one that equates to a river of rapid waters. Whether gradual or fast-paced, life events can shape and shift us, and as we change our needs may change as well. Necessities can evolve, and this […]
Everyday Errands with In-Home Care
Daily living activities and responsibilities are an ever-present part of everyday life. While some of the tasks on our plates may have changed and evolved over the years, others have stayed relevant no matter how much time has passed. Routinely paying bills, going to doctor’s appointments, shopping for food/clothing, making a trip to the bank […]
Steady Support with Mobility Care
Daily living routines require some degree of motion, whether with simple movements or more involved steps. While its likely that most of these tasks are being accomplished without much thought, others may require more maneuvering. Walking steadily, reaching safely, standing and sitting stably and more are gross motor movements that can be impeded by certain […]
2022: Beginning Your Next Chapter with Aqua Home Care
Traditions were carried out, festivities were enjoyed and toasts were made as the world made its recent shift from one year into another. Ringing in a brand new year tends to bring with it high hopes for promising days ahead. Many are already looking forward to this new chapter with motivation for resolutions that are […]
