Is Senior Home Care Right for You?

In the beginning, family members are often available to step in and provide supervision and support, but eventually, a senior’s needs can get to the point where hiring a professional caregiver becomes the best option to maintain the health and safety of your loved one. However, when does that happen?

By New Wave Home Care|2021-07-05T02:50:47-07:00July 5, 2021|Home Care|

How Long Does It Take a Senior to Settle into Receiving Home Care?

Convincing an aging loved one to accept home care isn’t always as easy as it sounds. Once they’ve finally agreed to hire an in-home caregiver, getting them to “stay the course” can oftentimes be just as challenging.

By New Wave Home Care|2021-02-26T09:38:38-08:00March 1, 2021|Home Care|

At-Home Entertainment Ideas for Seniors

If there’s an elderly loved one in your life who’s stuck at home finding ways to keep them entertained is important for their quality of life. These creative at-home entertainment ideas should do the trick.

By New Wave Home Care|2021-01-31T19:49:00-08:00February 8, 2021|Home Care|

Talking to Your Aging Parents About Downsizing

Your elderly parents still live in the house you grew up in. Due to their declining health it’s become apparent that mom and dad need to find a smaller place. But whenever you bring up the topic of downsizing, they quickly change the subject. What should you do?

By New Wave Home Care|2021-01-05T08:58:23-08:00January 18, 2021|Home Care|

How Do I Discuss the Topic of Home Care with My Loved One?

Although many aging in place seniors are proud and self-sufficient, the stark reality is that most will eventually need at least some in-home assistance to maintain their independent lifestyle. On the other hand, convincing an elderly loved one to accept home care can be challenging and stressful. What follows are several reliable ways to overcome their objections.

By New Wave Home Care|2020-12-10T08:45:57-08:00December 21, 2020|Home Care|

Home Care vs. Home Health Care

In the last eleven years of us being in this business, we have come across countless situations where people mix up the term Home Care vs. Home Health Care. It sounds very similar and hence the confusion.

By Sam Gopinathan|2020-10-29T11:30:52-07:00November 9, 2020|Home Care|

How A Smartphone or Tablet can Benefit Home Care Patients

In today’s world, it seems like nearly everyone has a smartphone. People tend to assume that the one demographic excluded from this trend is the elderly. However, it is important to recognize that older adults can actually utilize and enjoy smartphones and tablets as well. [Read More...]

By New Wave Home Care|2020-10-08T05:20:36-07:00September 29, 2020|Caregiving, COVID-19 Updates, Home Care, Senior Care Issues, Telemedicine|

Developing Customized Care Plans for Seniors

Many elderly adults need regular care or help from others. While many seniors utilize caregiving services, care plans are not necessarily the same for every senior. In order to be most effective, caregiving should be personalized for each care patient’s unique needs. This is why [Read More...]

By New Wave Home Care|2020-10-08T05:20:36-07:00September 12, 2020|Caregiving, Home Care|

5 Unexpected Benefits of Senior In-Home Care

Elderly care is an extremely important resource. According to the U.S. Department of Health, an adult over the age of 65 will have a 70% chance of needing some form of long-term care in the future. Out of the many seniors in need of care, [Read More...]

By New Wave Home Care|2021-05-19T04:17:04-07:00September 4, 2020|COVID-19 Updates, Home Care, Senior Care Issues|

Tips for Making the Most of Assisted Living Services

Front view of mixed race female nurse helping senior African American female patient to stand with walker at nursing home Good elderly care is important. Whether you are an assisted living patient yourself or looking for care services for a loved one, you might have [Read More...]

By New Wave Home Care|2020-10-08T05:20:36-07:00August 29, 2020|Caregiving, Home Care, Senior Care Issues|