Alzheimer’s Disease: Raising Awareness to Recognize, Educate and Support
November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and during this time communities, health organizations, caregivers and their families come together to share the most current information, support one another, raise awareness and raise funding for further research of this disease. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia and it impacts hundreds of thousands of new individuals […]
Wellness Visits: Seeing Your Doctor with Help from Aqua Home Care
Visiting your doctor as recommended plays a key role in maintaining wellness. From scheduling visits, arranging your day and arriving on time, there is often a degree of planning involved. For those receiving daily living care to meet personal needs, this process may require some support as well. Whether it be a trip to see […]
Prompt Timing: Staying on Track with Your Medication Schedule
The body depends on the nutrients, vitamins and, when necessary, medications it needs to stay well. Certain conditions may require specific medications in order for the body to function properly or to reduce unwanted symptoms. Taking each dose as prescribed and as directed by your doctor is vital for prolonging good health. Even when medications are […]
Care at Home: Comfort and Consistency through Life’s Changes
As we age, we begin to notice the subtle, and not so subtle, changes that come packaged with each passing year. From the tiny lines that appear on our faces to the lessening ability to move as quickly as we once did, change takes many forms when it comes to the aging process. Sometimes it […]
Strong Rapport and Trusted Support
Entering a new life phase comes with its challenges. Such is the case when it concerns adjusting to new routines and other aspects of daily living. When certain conditions, health issues, injuries or age-related impacts begin to impede everyday life, making modifications is paramount. Emotional effects may also be a factor during this time, and […]
Attention to Detail: Thought and Awareness for Quality Care
Being a provider of daily living support to another requires a deep level of thought and understanding. Mindfulness of both the physical and emotional state helps to establish a more positive and effective care environment. Tending to someone’s everyday needs may appear almost mechanical, as if the routine of it all would involve more automatic […]
Family Ties: Remaining Near Loved Ones with Aqua Home Care
Spending time with those we love most helps to builds bonds, make memories and forge foundations. Days spent with loved ones eating home-cooked meals, sharing stories and celebrating life events are just a few ways to strengthen the ties that bind. When one member of the family finds themselves in need of daily living care, however, […]
Technological Advances: Social Connections with Social Media
Technology has become a central, and in some cases essential, part of everyday life over the last two decades. Many of us can still remember growing up without cellphones and other portable devices at our disposal such as laptops, tablets, smartwatches and more. Even household appliances have seen their share of upgrades with new features […]
Memorial Day Observances: Remembering The Fallen
Over the weekend and today, Memorial Day activities and events can be seen taking place throughout cities, towns and neighborhoods across the nation. As we prepare gatherings and festivities, we also share in a collective feeling of thankfulness and respect for those who gave everything for the sake of our country. On this day of […]
Appreciating Growth, Growing, and Care Services that Support, Maintain and Prolong
Our sense of wisdom, stability, appreciation for the little things, understandings and more acute awareness tend to grow as we grow. The experiences we face in life water these acquirements so that personal growth accompanies physical growth. Though views of aging aren’t always positive, growing older doesn’t have to be synonymous with negativity. While aging […]
