Posts by Gauthier Family Home Care
Understanding Osteoporosis and What to Look for in Your Aging Loved Ones
Osteoporosis, often unnoticed until a significant event and particularly risky for seniors, requires awareness of its signs among the elderly, their loved ones, and home care providers.
Read MoreWhat Your Senior Needs When Going to the Hospital
Explore the importance of 24-hour home care to enhance seniors’ quality of life and tips on preparing for any necessary hospital visits.
Read More5 Things to Calm Your Senior Parent with Alzheimer’s
Here are 5 tips to help you and Alzheimer’s care providers manage agitation in a senior parent with Alzheimer’s by identifying the cause of their distress and finding a solution.
Read MoreTips and Tricks for Helping Seniors With Spring Cleaning
Home care assistance helps aging seniors with spring cleaning ensuring they take breaks, lifting heavy items, and offering emotional support.
Read MoreCaregiver of the Month – April 2024
Please help us congratulate Luann Dana-Dean as our April 2024 Caregiver of the Month at Gauthier Family Home Care.
Read MoreAre There Early Signs of Parkinson’s Disease?
In-home care can help catch early subtle signs of Parkinson’s disease in your elderly loved one’s behavior and health.
Read MoreElder Care Can Be There For Your Mom When You Can’t Be
If you live far away from your mom it can be hard not to worry about her. Knowing she’s living alone and that you can’t get there quickly if something happens can cause a lot of anxiety. But elder care can help her be safe and happy. If your mom has elder care to help…
Read MoreCrafting a Comprehensive Post-Hospital Care Plan for Seniors Returning Home
Establishing a comprehensive post-hospital care plan is essential to supporting the recuperation and overall well-being of seniors when they move from the hospital to their homes. After a hospital stay, going home can be difficult, but with the right preparation and assistance, seniors can reclaim their freedom and recover comfortably in familiar surroundings. We’ll go…
Read MoreHow Often to Call or Visit Your Elderly Parent
Many seniors are choosing to age in place and that may leave you the question on how often you should be visiting your elderly parents? The truth is, it will depend on how well they are aging in place and if they need any extra help. Even with help from senior home care you will…
Read MoreHelping Seniors Navigate the Common Cold
The common cold is an inherent menace that arrives with the frigid winter winds. This seasonal annoyance might be particularly difficult for seniors to deal with since their immune systems may not be as strong as they once were. However, seniors can successfully navigate through the chilly season by using a small amount of advance…
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