Posts by Gauthier Family Home Care
How Companion Care Helps Seniors Stay Happy and Healthy
The World Health Organization has called isolation among seniors living at home an epidemic. While there are many health benefits that seniors can get from living alone in the home they love, social isolation and loneliness are big concerns. When seniors are lonely and socially isolated they can develop serious mental and physical health problems…
Read More10 Benefits Seniors Get From Playing Video Games
More seniors than ever are playing video games, and getting some big benefits from those games. Most people think that videogames are just for kids. But there are very real cognitive, social, and health benefits that seniors get from playing video games. There are a wide variety of games that seniors can choose from like…
Read MoreHome Care – Caregiver Health Issues
November is National Caregiver Month. You work hard and make many sacrifices to care for your aging loved one and this month is set aside to take some of the attention and place it back onto you. It can seem difficult to shift your attention away from your elderly loved one (especially if they have…
Read MoreCaregiver of the Month November 2023
Please help us to congratulate Julie Hatfield as we honor her as our November Caregiver of the Month! Julie has been a caregiver with GFHC since October of 2022. Julie has been such a blessing to our clients as they all fall in love with her the moment they meet her. Julie works a full-time…
Read More10 Ways to Cope When a Senior Parent With Alzheimer’s Turns Abusive
One of the best things that you can do if you are a family caregiver for a senior parent with Alzheimer’s is get Alzheimer’s care.
Read MorePrepping for Winter With In-Home Care
Your senior loved one should think about hiring in-home care to help around the house during the fall and winter because it will make living on their own much easier.
Read MoreElder Care Tips For Creating a Safe Layout in Seniors’ Homes
Loved ones, with the support of the elder care team, can take steps to ensure seniors have a safe layout in their homes, reducing the risk of falls and allowing them the chance to continue living independently.
Read MoreHow Can Meal Planning Ensure Seniors Get the Nutrition They Need
Eating right becomes even more important for general health and well-being as the years pass. Seniors, in particular, are more likely to have health problems that can be made worse by bad food choices. Meal planning is a simple but strong tool that can help seniors get the nutrition they need and live a healthier,…
Read MoreSpend International Day of Older Persons Talking About Your Mom’s Goals
In 1990, the United Nations named October 1st the International Day of Older Persons. It’s a day to honor all older adults do for communities and families. Your mom does a lot for your family, but she’s slowing down. How can you support her now? Ask Her What She Wants Don’t push what you think…
Read MoreCaregiver of the Month October 2023
Please help me to congratulate Alex Goodwin as we honor her as our October Caregiver of the Month! Alex has only been with GHFC for about 6 months but continues to show us what a great addition to our team she is. Alex has become one of our “go to” caregivers that we know our…
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