Helping Seniors Stay in Place
Many seniors and their loved ones are determined to help their parent stay in their home as they age. This desire has prompted alternatives to senior homes and living arrangements. Here are just a few of the up and coming ideas that can help your parent stay in place as they age. Senior [...]
Reconnecting with Your Senior on National Day of Unplugging
In today’s culture, technology is fairly ubiquitous. It seems that no matter where you look, someone is using a smartphone, tablet, or other form of technology, and it is often difficult to imagine a day without using technology. Too often, however, this becomes an issue, overtaking people’s lives and becoming a crutch. As a [...]
Caring for a Parent with Parkinson’s
Elderly Care in Wake Forest NC Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological disease that can result in tremors, rigidity, impaired balance and a shuffling gate. There are steps your parent can take, however, that will help control some of these symptoms and make others easier to bare. Stiffness and Rigidity The stiffness and rigidity associated [...]
HomeChoice Home Care attends SUSHI NetWOKing event
Home Care in Raleigh NC HomeChoice Home Care Solutions owner Brian Perruccio attended the SUSHI NetWOKing event on Thursday, February 9, 2017 at Shiki Sushi in Durham, NC. The SUSHI group (SUSHI stands SUSHI NetWoking group for Servin’ Up Seniors in the Healthcare Industry) meets every month in either Cary, NC or [...]
Benefits of Tai Chi for Seniors
Senior Care in Apex NC Tai chi is an ancient Chinese martial art that has been practiced for thousands of years. It is a series of slow movements that flow seamlessly from one into the other. If you have ever seen a group of people at a park who look like they are moving [...]
HomeChoice Home Care Solutions speaks at Exchange Club Meeting
Home Care in Durham NC On Thursday, February 2, 2017, HomeChoice Home Care Solutions’ president, Brian Perruccio spoke to the Swift Creek chapter of the Exchange Club at their bi-monthly meeting. The Exchange Club is a national service club with a primary focus on three programs of service - Americanism, community service, and youth [...]
Supporting your Parent after a Fall
Elder Care in Chapel Hill NC Falls are the number one cause of injury among the elderly population. Every 11 seconds, an older adult is admitted to the emergency center due to a fall. But while the physical effects such as hip fractures and broken bones can be devastating, sometimes it is the emotional [...]
How to Help a Senior Manage Their Eczema
Caregiver in Wake Forest NC Eczema occurs when the skin loses lipids, resulting in extreme dryness. Lipids are defined as insoluble fatty compounds that are used to retain water around the cells. Without the lipids, the skin begins to produce inflammation and patches. This is a very treatable condition, but will require a proper [...]
What is Late-Stage Alzheimer’s Disease?
Home Care in Raleigh NC Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive disease. This means that your parent will experience increased and intensified symptoms over time, eventually culminating in death. The late stage of the disease is the point at which the symptoms that your parent experiences will become the most extensive and demanding, and the [...]
Three Ways to Encourage Loved Ones During Their Recovery
Elderly Care in Wake County NC Most of us want the best things for our family members. That includes children, siblings, parents, grandparents, and everyone else. When an elderly parent or other family member has been hospitalized, it can cause a great deal of anxiety and fear. When they are finally cleared for discharge, [...]
5 Things Some Home Care Aides Would Love Families to Know
Senior Care in Wake Forest NC When it comes to home care options, such as for an aging parent or other loved one, the more you know about it, the easier it is to make the right decision for you and your family. Here are five things many home care aides might actually wish [...]
HomeChoice Home Care Solutions joins AHHC of NC
Home Care in Raleigh NC HomeChoice Home Care Solutions is proud to announce its membership in the Association of Home & Hospice Care if North Carolina (AHHC of NC). Established in 1972, AHHC is one of the oldest and largest organizations of its kind in the nation. AHHC represents over 825 agencies serving patients [...]
