This holiday season, Wendy and her caregiver, Danielle, are grateful for the gift of each other’s companionship. Within just a few moments of meeting Danielle, Wendy knew she’d be the perfect caregiver. “She walked through the door with an awesome smile, and I felt like she was the one,” Wendy said. “We just seemed to […]
Loneliness and isolation are so common among the elderly. There are many causes including the loss of a spouse, physical decline, inability to drive and decreased vision and hearing. Most seniors want to stay in their homes but what do they do to combat loneliness? Hiring a companion service, like Senior Home Companions, can help […]
Loss of independence is a common fear among our clients, who want to stay in their homes for as long as possible. This same fear often drives a reluctance to accept professional caregiving services like those we offer. When a family member needs additional care, it can be challenging to share those concerns, and to […]
If you’ve made the decision to begin care, you probably have a lot of questions. Luckily, we have answers! Following are some of the most common questions we hear: Will I have the same caregiver every day? Our goal is to match clients with the person who can best meet their needs, and whose personality […]
The Holiday celebrations and hoopla can often be overwhelming for persons with dementia. One way to stimulate memories of holiday experiences is through music. Since music memory is stored more throughout the brain, it’s less likely to be effected by Alzheimer’s Disease, stroke or trauma. There is a groundbreaking program called “Music and Memory” being […]
9 tips for talking with your parents about health and safety concerns. You’ve seen the signs. You know it’s time to talk with your aging parents (or other loved ones) about your concerns for their safety and health. It’s a discussion that can turn the most easy-going parent (or other aging loved ones) defensive or leave […]
The National Institute on Aging estimates around 7 million Americans are long-distance caregivers. It’s no surprise, as people are living longer, and the number of seniors continues to grow. If you’re facing the possibility of becoming one of those 7 million long-distance caregivers, you may wonder what you can do to keep distance from standing […]
SHC has many amazing caregivers who do so much for our clients. We would like to further recognize one of our most distinguished care providers, Cindy. She has been with SHC for five years and helped many Indianapolis area families. Tersea, the daughter of one of Cindy’s clients, recently contacted SHC raving about Cindy. She […]
