Showing Seniors Appreciation on Veterans Day
Veterans Day is an important holiday for many seniors, as several major wars were fought throughout their lifetime. According to Statistica, 42% of males over the age of 75 are veterans. If your loved one didn’t serve in the armed forces themselves, the chances are high that they know someone who did. Where Memorial Day […]
How Do I Know When My Loved One Needs a Caregiver?
There comes a point in everyone’s life when they notice little changes in their loved one. It may not be anything substantial, but when it’s enough to raise eyebrows they’ll be left wondering “how do I know when my loved one needs a caregiver?” The answer to that question is different for every senior, but […]
Brain Activities for Seniors
As we age, it’s natural for us to forget little facts like the name of a teacher or a street we lived on four decades ago. These bits of information may seem relatively inconsequential, but the more of this information we lose, the more likely it is a sign of a decline in cognitive skills. […]
How Do I Become a Caregiver?
Not everyone was meant to work a traditional desk job. While these jobs are certainly essential, they don’t allow you the one-on-one interaction with others that you may crave. If you’re the type of person who loves to help others and wants to make a difference in their lives, then a career as an in-home […]
Home Care Powered by AUAF Announces Non-Medical Home Care in Arizona
Home Care Powered by AUAF is pleased to announce our non-medical home care services in Arizona. For more than 25 years, we have provided the state of Illinois home care services that seniors and their families can rely on. Our staff offers respectful, intuitive care to each of our care clients. This enables them to […]
How to Avoid Caregiver Burnout
As our loved ones age, it’s not uncommon to find ourselves in a caregiving role. Caring for elderly relatives can have physical and emotional consequences. With a new role and new caregiving responsibilities, it’s all too easy to grow overwhelmed, stressed, and eventually burnt out. Caregiver burnout is defined as a state of mental, physical, […]
