Why Home Care Matters for Seniors

You, your brothers and sisters agree… If mom is going to continue to live in her home, she will need help with day-to-day activities.

“If your loved one wants to remain at home but needs assistance with daily activities, you may be wondering—what is home care? Home care provides essential support for seniors, helping them with tasks like meal preparation, personal care, and medication reminders,” said said Austin Blilie, Chief Operating Officer at Trail Ridge Home Care’s parent organization, ABHM. “It’s a great alternative to assisted living, offering independence and peace of mind for families.”

What Is Home Care? Understanding Its Role in Senior Care

Home care is a vital service that helps individuals maintain their independence at home. It provides support for daily living activities and medical needs. Continue reading What Is Home Care? A Complete Guide to Senior Support Services

Understanding the Transition: Why Seniors Stop Driving

Your dad recently stopped driving, and now he rarely leaves his house. You worry that the isolation will lead to loneliness and depression.

Your mom has missed several doctors appointments, because no one was available to drive her.

You want to help, but it’s all you can do to keep up with work and your busy family’s activities.

What can you do?

“At Trail Ridge Home Care, we understand the challenges that arise when seniors give up their car keys,” said said Austin Blilie, Chief Operating Officer at Trail Ridge Home Care’s parent organization, ABHM.  “They still have places they need or want to be, but friends and family members may not always be available to take them. That’s why we offer transportation services. With our help, seniors are able to continue living busy lives without relying on family members, friends or public transportation.”

The Role of Transportation Services in Senior Care

The benefits of our transportation services include: Continue reading Navigating Life After Driving: 5 Benefits of Transportation Services for Seniors

It’s American Heart Month – a time when the nation shines a spotlight on heart health.

While important at any age, taking steps to keep your heart healthy is critical for older people. That’s because, physical changes that happen with age may increase the risk of heart disease. The good news… there are things you can right now do to protect your heart and lower your risk of disease, including:

Understanding Your Risk Factors for Heart Disease

The first step toward heart health is understanding the factors that may increase your risk for heart disease. For example, people age 65 and older are at greater risk, because aging changes the heart and blood vessels. While age and family history are risk factors you can’t control, many others can be managed – including blood pressure, cholesterol, weight, exercise and diet. Continue reading American Heart Month: 10 Simple Ways to Boost Your Heart Health

Understanding the Desire to Age in Place

Your mom is becoming more and more frail. You’ve suggested a move to a senior living community – a place that can meet her growing health needs – but she refuses to even think about it.

What now?

The Importance of In-Home Care Services

“An overwhelming majority of older adults want to remain in their homes as they age,” said said Austin Blilie, Chief Operating Officer at Trail Ridge Home Care’s parent organization, ABHM.  “Not that long ago, that wasn’t an option for many seniors – especially those with chronic conditions or memory loss. Today, there are many in-home services available to help seniors live safely and comfortably in their homes for as long as possible.”

Types of In-Home Care Services Available

The different types of home care include: Continue reading Aging in Place: The Different Types of In-Home Care

Your mom lives alone and no longer drives.

She rarely leaves the house and has lost connections with friends and no longer participates in activities that she used to love.

You worry about her spending too much time alone – and with good reason.

Understanding the Impact of Loneliness on Older Adults

Older people are at an increased risk for loneliness and isolation increases for a variety of reasons – driving may no longer be possible, mobility issues, chronic illnesses and hearing loss. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Continue reading Combating Loneliness in Older Adults: Strategies for Connection and Well-Being

Learn the importance of home care, why home care is better than alternatives, and how home health services improve senior lives

Your mom is being discharged from the hospital after an unexpected surgery. The social worker assigned to her case says she’ll need home health and home care services in order to continue recovering at home.

Why does she need both?

“People often think home care and home health are the same thing,” said said Austin Blilie, Chief Operating Officer at Trail Ridge Home Care’s parent organization, ABHM. “While they do have some similarities, they are not interchangeable, and it’s important t for families to understand the differences.” Continue reading Home Health vs. Home Care: Understanding the Key Differences and Benefits for Senior Recovery