GET HELP WITH MEDICARE QUESTIONS FROM STATE PROGRAMS
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts GET HELP WITH MEDICARE QUESTIONS FROM STATE PROGRAMS October 11, 2020 | Medicare & Medicaid During the coronavirus pandemic, SHIP offices are open and continue to provide assistance with Medicare in safe, creative, and socially distanced ways. Get Medicare help from free state counseling programs When it’s time […]
CORONAVIRUS THANKSGIVING: TIPS FOR A SAFE, FUN, & FESTIVE HOLIDAY
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts CORONAVIRUS THANKSGIVING: TIPS FOR A SAFE, FUN, & FESTIVE HOLIDAY November 6, 2020 | Coronavirus, COVID-19, Holidays, Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Dinner at Home on Outside Patio During Coronavirus Pandemic Modify traditions to safely enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday Thanksgiving is usually filled with annual traditions and is a cherished time […]
HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR SENIORS: FOR THEIR SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts HOME MODIFICATIONS FOR SENIORS: FOR THEIR SAFETY AND INDEPENDENCE May 15, 2021 | Home Safety for Seniors Home Remodel for Seniors Home safety modifications keep seniors independent longer Home modifications for seniors reduce fall risk and help older adults stay independent in their homes for as long as […]
7 SOURCES OF HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts 7 SOURCES OF HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE FOR SENIORS May 15, 2021 | Home Safety for Seniors Home modifications help seniors live safely and independently Home repairs and modifications help seniors live in their homes for as long as possible. Making your older adult’s home safer and more accessible […]
National Men’s Health Week – June 14-20, 2021 (US)
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts National Men’s Health Week – June 14-20, 2021 (US) June 15, 2021 | Men’s Health National Men’s Health Week is June 14-20, the week leading up to Father’s Day, because what better way to celebrate dad than to encourage him to take care of his health? The week […]
Joyful Aging: Balancing pluses and minuses
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts Joyful Aging: Balancing pluses and minuses December 3, 2021  |  Aging In Place, Brainhealth, Common Aging Conditions, Practical Tips By Carole Carson | Special to The Union Carole Carson When I originally pitched the idea for this column to The Union, my goal was to counter the ubiquitous […]
Heart Health: The Heart and the Head
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts Heart Health: The Heart and theHead February 15, 2022 | Senior Health & Wellness The heart and the head work as partners to maintain overall wellness and require equal attention. Caring for your mental health reduces stress, which in turn lowers heart disease risk. Here are a few […]
WHAT TO DO WHEN AGING PARENTS REFUSE HELP THEY NEED
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts WHAT TO DO WHEN AGING PARENTS REFUSE HELP THEY NEED February 25, 2022 | Aging In Place, Common Aging Conditions, In Home Care Even when aging parents clearly need assistance with everyday household or personal tasks, they may still resist suggestions to get caregiving help at home. eFamilyCare shares […]
3 TIPS FOR MANAGING CAREGIVING WITH SIBLINGS
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts 3 TIPS FOR MANAGING CAREGIVING WITH SIBLINGS March 4, 2022 | Family Conflict, Elder Parents, Managing Family Dynamics Caring for parents may cause resentment among siblings Caring for aging parents can get more complicated when siblings need to work together. These emotionally-charged situations tend to bring out conflicts and […]
13 WAYS TO CREATE A DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT AT HOME
Sharp Home Care Blog < All Posts 13 WAYS TO CREATE A DEMENTIA-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT AT HOME March 26, 2022 | Alzheimer’s & Dementia, Home Safety for Seniors Simple changes at home make life easier for people with dementia Everyday life can be challenging for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. But simple adaptations can make home life easier and […]