Identity Theft-Protect Yourself
It’s a frightening fact that identity theft is a rampant crime that can happen to anyone, and scams against seniors are the most common form of fraud. Of the many methods used, the phone is the easiest and most common way to connect with unwary victims. To protect yourself follow these identity theft prevention tips: […]
“I Want to Go Home”
“I want to go home!” This common expression can be painful — and mystifying — to hear from someone who’s already home, whether in a longtime residence or a new care facility. But don’t take it literally. “I want to go home” tends to be an expression of discomfort: The person doesn’t recognize where he […]
Caring for the Elderly – Free Online Training
Get your questions answered about care for the elderly with our exclusive “Family Learning Center.” Since 80% of caregiving duties are provided by family members, the added responsibility may seem overwhelming. The goal of our Free online training program is to help reduce the stress of the family caregiver who is without formal training and […]
Stretch Your Arthritis Pain Away
It may seem counterintuitive that exercise can ease the pain of arthritis, which is most painful when moving, but a whole host of experts are jumping on the exercise bandwagon, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In fact, exercise may be the most effective form of pain control outside of drugs. While […]
Double Jeopardy for Baby Boomers Caring for Their Parents
Nearly 10 million adult children over the age of 50 care for their aging parents. These family caregivers are themselves aging as well as providing care at a time when they also need to be planning and saving for their own retirement. The MetLife Study of Caregiving Costs to Working Caregivers: Double Jeopardy for Baby Boomers […]
Did you know…?
Approximately 75 percent of people over age 65 have a valid driver’s license, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. According to recent research, people age 70 to 75 have a life expectancy of at least 18 years. On average, they can expect to drive 11 of these years and depend on other […]
Stories From the Road………..Setting an Example
(“Stories From the Road…Stories of the Heart” is about the personal experiences of over 200 volunteer drivers across America and how the simple act of driving someone in need touches their own hearts) As a working woman in the early 1990’s, I had the pleasure of serving a variety of people in the Knoxville area through […]
Routines
When I was much younger I did not understand why my grandparents followed a routine throughout their day. I knew I would never do that. Then I saw my parents fall into their routines, and I was even more determined not to do that myself when I got “old”. Today, I have developed my own […]
And The Survey Says……..
Blessings! For Seniors goal is to provide superior client satisfaction and uses Home Care Pulse, a third party company that surveys Non-Medical Home Care Companies nationwide, to conduct a telephone survey to measure how we are doing. Our clients are asked to rate us on a scale from 1-5 with 5 being the best in […]
Stories From the Road…..”People Stories”
People Stories Most of my riders are kind enough to indulge my curiosity about their life story. I am often entertained during the ride with stories of life time successes, such as an opera singer who took up her profession after bearing four children; and a guitar playing engineering professor who taught himself German so […]
