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As it has been stated, AdvoCare Home Care Services caregivers are professionally trained to assist seniors in Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s) such as: toileting, bathing, grooming, dressing/undressing, transferring, eating, etc. However, their roles extend beyond the ADL’s.  During any given day they also assist in the following areas: SAFETY – they are constantly observing […]

HAPPY 2021 aginginplace.org reports of studies that show that a pet can have both mental and physical benefits for seniors. “Just 15 minutes” of a senior bonding with a pet sets off a chemical chain reaction in the brain. The reactions cause a lowering of the fight-or fight hormone, cortisol, and an increase of the […]

AgingInPlace.com reports on the ‘National Health and Aging Trends Study’. It shows that over one-half of senior adults suffer from a bothersome pain, and three-quarters of those suffer from more than one pain.  Sana Health has developed the technology to help those who suffer from chronic issues that pain medications do little to help. It […]

  Getting to the doctor’s office can be a major challenge for those seniors that have limited mobility and/or lack transportation.  Today’s technology has developed devices and apps that address the problem and make doctor visits much easier. Telemedicine has made it possible for a senior to meet face-to-face with the provider via computer screen, […]

  Technological advances have developed devices that can alert others in the event of a senior’s emergency.   BellPal has a watch that acts as an emergency alert.  It comes in two different options.  The first, Family and Friends Option, alerts named individuals via smart phone in the case of an emergency. The Professional Option, connects […]

  2020 has been a year of so many challenges, worst of them being COVID-19.  Now we are into the holiday season and looking forward to seeing family and friends, albeit with COVID-19 protocol firmly in place (social distancing, masking, and hand sanitization). But what about those many seniors that will be facing Christmas alone? […]

Taking medications as directed is a real problem for some seniors, especially those on multiple medications. “Mayo Clinic Proceedings” reports that an estimated 50% of seniors take their medications incorrectly.  Pillo Health has developed technology that is very helpful when dealing this issue.  The device uses voice recognition, real-time alerts, and video calling to remind […]

  Many companies over the past decade have focused on creating new technology that will make it safer for seniors to age in place. HomeFit AR is one company that has made this possible. Their software app assists in modifying the home for seniors requiring rehab, following dismissal from a hospital. This app allows its […]

  The phrase “aging at home” is thrown around frequently. But, what does it actually mean?  The Center for Disease Control defines it as “the right to live in one’s own home and community safely, independently and comfortably, regardless of age, income or ability level”.    A 71-year-old woman whose husband had suffered a minor […]

      9 out of 10 seniors would choose to age at home rather some other type of facility.  Americans today are living longer, as 11,000 people are turning age 65 daily.  The U.S. Census Bureau reports that in 2018, there were 52 million people age 65 and over. They went on to project that number […]