Elder Care – What To Do After a Fall
When you’re taking care of a senior parent you need to know what to do if they have a fall at home. There is a very strong chance at some point you’re going to get that call that your senior parent fell at home and needs help. When that happens the first thing that you…
Read MoreHome Care Assistance – Why Seniors Living Alone Aren’t Eating Enough
Malnutrition is a common health problem among seniors, especially seniors that are aging in place. Experts say that as many as 50% of all seniors are malnourished, including 10% of seniors that are living independently. Home care assistance is a fantastic way to make sure that your senior parent or loved one that lives alone…
Read MoreHow 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,…
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