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- Health and Wellness
- Home Safety
- Local Resources
- Money Management
- Palliative Care
- Seniors At Home Team
The Power of Planning
When you’re caring for older loved ones, it’s easy to focus on the issues that are right in front of you, like making sure their nutritional needs are met, handling medical appointments, and tackling home maintenance issues. Depending on the type of support that’s required, a Care Manager or Personal Assistant can be helpful in managing these everyday needs.
Finding the Words: Tips for Communicating with a Person Experiencing Memory Loss
Talking to a loved one who’s experiencing memory loss or dementia can be a challenging or frustrating experience. Your loved one might not only have trouble recalling recent events but also could struggle to follow conversations or find the right words to express themselves. The Seniors At Home Center for …
How to Avoid Heat Illness During a Heat Wave
The tinkling tune of the ice cream truck making its way down the block is a sure sign that summer has arrived. Later sunsets, warmer weather, seasonal treats like watermelon and farmers’ market tomatoes—what’s not to like about summer? Turns out, a number of heat-related health conditions can put a …
Opportunities for Seniors Seeking Community and Support
The green ribbons you may be seeing in your inbox or social media feed represent Mental Health Awareness Month, established in 1949 to educate the public and reduce the stigma for people who are struggling with mental health issues. It’s a time to raise awareness about these challenges and the …
Seniors Thrive Thanks to Her Magic for Making Connections
Meet Alana Goldscheid, Director of Older Adult Social Programming Alana Goldscheid, Director of Older Adult Social Programming for Seniors At Home, is on a mission to connect others. With experience working within many different social programs here at Jewish Family and Children’s Services she’s had plenty of opportunities to create …