Posts by Perry C. Doc Alleva, Owner & Administrator
Benefits of Home Health Care: Mobility Support in the Home
Many elderly adults struggle with mobility issues. Impaired balance, the effects of arthritis, diminished joint and muscle strength, lack of range of motion flexibility, and lingering effects of trauma and other health issues can make it difficult for your parent to navigate their surroundings as effectively and safely as they did when they were younger.…
Read MoreStudy Reveals Loneliness Peaks in Late 80’s
Despite modern technology and its ability to connect people from one end of the globe to another, many people still report feeling isolated and lonely. This can be especially true for aging adults and a recent study revealed that seniors in their late 80’s often feel the loneliest of their lives. According to research published…
Read MoreFive Pointers for Talking to Your Family Member about Growing Older
If you’ve been putting off conversations about aging with your elderly family member, the time may be here for you to stop procrastinating. Using these tips can help you both to have a better conversation. Organize Your Thoughts and Concerns These types of conversations can get highly emotional. It’s easy to get distracted and even…
Read MoreStarting the New Year Organized: Setting Up Your Caregiver Calendar
It may seem extremely simple, but a basic calendar is one of the most useful tools you can have in your journey as a family caregiver. Utilizing a calendar effectively enables you to keep your schedule under control and organize all of your efforts so what they are not only most efficient for your senior,…
Read More6 Ways to Manage Sarcoidosis
Sarcoidosis is an inflammatory disease that causes small lumps of cells to form in various parts of the body. These lumps are called granulomas. The most common parts of the body for granulomas are the skin, lungs, lymph nodes, and eyes. However, they can form anywhere. Unfortunately, there is no cure for the condition, but…
Read MoreDecorating Mom’s House for the Holidays? Use These Tips to Keep Her Safe
Elderly Care Upper Darby PA-There is a lot you can do to prevent accidental fires during the holidays in your aging parent’s house. Here are some tips to decorate safely.
Read MoreWhy Are Other Family Members Critiquing Your Caregiving Skills?
Other family members may love to share their feelings with you about what you’re doing as a caregiver. More often than not, they’re going to do that in a way that doesn’t feel very good to you. But they’re not really involved in what’s going on, so why do they have so much to say?…
Read MoreElderly Care and the Holidays
The holidays are a busy time full of get togethers, meals, and gift-giving occasions. For your elderly family member, this can still be an incredibly important time that she wants to make as magnificent as possible. Elderly care services can help her to do that. The Holidays Can Be Stressful Even good experiences can be…
Read MoreThe Challenges and Stress of Caringiving
There are an estimated 44 million family caregivers looking after elderly and disabled individuals (Forbes). Of those, the vast majority are women, comprising about 80 percent of all home care providers (family and otherwise) in the country. The average age of a caregiver is around 48. These women (and men) are not ‘spring chickens’ anymore.…
Read MoreThe Importance of Professional Caregivers
Many times, when a person is in their 70’s or 80’s and begins struggling to take care of themselves, family and friends step up to help. It’s a wonderful thing to have a community of caring individuals who are willing to set aside some amount of time each day, every other day, or a couple…
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