Right at Home of Ashburn

Neither snow nor rain nor cold temperatures stop us from delivering Meals on Wheels! We bring warm meals to seniors on our route one way or another!

We would like to congratulate the 249 Right at Home offices who earned 2023 Best of Home Care Awards from Home Care Pulse! The awards are earned by meeting or exceeding the highest standards of quality, professionalism and excellence in home care, based on client and caregiver satisfaction ratings.

We are proud that our Right at Home offices earned a total of 535 awards overall. Help us congratulate the winning offices and applaud their devotion to Right at Home’s mission of improving the quality of life for those we serve.

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Woman celebrates 105th birthday with surprise motorcycle ride

Helen Akard celebrated her 105th birthday with a surprise motorcycle ride from an East Tennessee biker group. It had been several years since she went for a spin, and this ride made her birthday fantastic. In her 20s, Akard said she was an avid rider and enjoyed feeling the wind. This is a sweet reminder to never stop living life.

https://www.wowt.com/2022/12/31/woman-celebrates-105th-birthday-with-surprise-motorcycle-ride/

Woman celebrates 105th birthday with surprise motorcycle ride Helen Akard is currently spending her days looking for adventures as she celebrated her 105th birthday.

Coping With the Post-Holiday Blues

After the hustle and bustle of the last couple of months, January can seem a little too quiet and dull. The weather can make you feel worse if it is cold and dark where you live. Here are some ideas for positive and productive ways to help you deal with the post-holiday blues.

Coping With the Post-Holiday Blues After the holidays, it’s understandable to feel a bit let down. Here are tips to avoid the post-holiday blues.

Coping With the Post-Holiday Blues

After the hustle and bustle of the last couple of months, January can seem a little too quiet and dull. The weather can make you feel worse if it is cold and dark where you live. Here are some ideas for positive and productive ways to help you deal with the post-holiday blues.

Coping With the Post-Holiday Blues After the holidays, it’s understandable to feel a bit let down. Here are tips to avoid the post-holiday blues.

The world is a beautiful place. It is important to have regular eye exams as you age so you can continue to enjoy its beauty.

Glaucoma is a common eye condition in older adults. It damages the optic nerve, affects vision, and worsens over time. Here are three symptoms to watch for.

Kathy, a caregiver with Right at Home Bloomington, MN, has been caring for her client, Myrtle, for several years. Myrtle recently celebrated her 107th birthday. Myrtle has an incredible story, and Kathy felt that it needed to be shared. With Myrtle’s permission, Kathy took Myrtle’s photos and the stories Myrtle had shared and made scrapbook pages. Taking time to honor the lives of our clients is one of the things that makes our caregivers so special. Thank you for all that you do, Kathy. We are proud to have you as part of the Right at Home family.

Kathy, a caregiver with Right at Home Bloomington, MN, has been caring for her client, Myrtle, for several years. Myrtle recently celebrated her 107th birthday. Myrtle has an incredible story, and Kathy felt that it needed to be shared. With Myrtle’s permission, Kathy took Myrtle’s photos and the stories Myrtle had shared and made scrapbook pages. Taking time to honor the lives of our clients is one of the things that makes our caregivers so special. Thank you for all that you do, Kathy. We are proud to have you as part of the Right at Home family.

8 Signs Your Loved One Needs In-Home Help

Did you visit your elderly loved one recently and notice unclean clothing, bills piling up, an untidy home, or no food in the fridge? Here are eight key indicators that could mean your loved one could use the help of a caregiver to ensure their well-being at home.

8 Signs Your Loved One Needs In-Home Help Here are the most common warning signs that your elderly loved one needs help at home.

8 Signs Your Loved One Needs In-Home Help

Did you visit your elderly loved one recently and notice unclean clothing, bills piling up, an untidy home, or no food in the fridge? Here are eight key indicators that could mean your loved one could use the help of a caregiver to ensure their well-being at home.

8 Signs Your Loved One Needs In-Home Help Here are the most common warning signs that your elderly loved one needs help at home.

5 Lifelong Fitness Tips From a 96-Year-Old Swimmer Who Continues To Win Gold Medals

Judy Young is a 96-year-old swimmer who is still going for the gold! Young swims at her local YMCA twice a week, in addition to swimming competitively. Young shared her top five tips for staying fit and active as you age.

https://www.wellandgood.com/fitness-tips-seniors/

5 Lifelong Fitness Tips From a 96-Year-Old Swimmer Who Continues To Win Gold Medals Judy Young shares her fitness tips for seniors based on what's helped her stay fit and active

You Are What You Eat—Yes, You Really Are.

Poor nutrition can cause health problems in older adults. These tips can help you ensure poor nutrition is not something you have to worry about.

You Are What You Eat—Yes, You Really Are. Healthy eating changes as you age: tips to begin eating better now.

You Are What You Eat—Yes, You Really Are.

Poor nutrition can cause health problems in older adults. These tips can help you ensure poor nutrition is not something you have to worry about.

You Are What You Eat—Yes, You Really Are. Healthy eating changes as you age: tips to begin eating better now.

Here are three ways aging adults can stay positive and healthy in 2023:

Positive Mindset – Research has shown that a positive mindset provides a variety of health benefits.

Cognitive Stimulation – Challenging your brain is one of the best ways to reduce your risk of memory loss.

10 Minutes of Daily Exercise – A 30-year study showed just 10 minutes of daily exercise made a huge difference in health, happiness and lifespan.

Do something today that will make a positive impact on a senior in your life.

Do something today that will make a positive impact on a senior in your life.

Once a month our Fun Committee hosts Friday Afternoon Club. Today, they put together a game of charades and trivia. We had a great time! Laughter and good company were a perfect way to end the week.

Congratulations to our newest graduates!

Got Magnesium? Why This Mineral Is Important for Older Adults

Did you know magnesium helps regulate muscles, nerves, blood sugar levels and blood pressure? Take a look at how you can ensure you are getting enough.

Got Magnesium? Why This Mineral Is Important for Older Adults More than 70% of those over age 70 are magnesium deficient—here is what you can do to ensure you are not one of them.

Got Magnesium? Why This Mineral Is Important for Older Adults

Did you know magnesium helps regulate muscles, nerves, blood sugar levels and blood pressure? Take a look at how you can ensure you are getting enough.

Got Magnesium? Why This Mineral Is Important for Older Adults More than 70% of those over age 70 are magnesium deficient—here is what you can do to ensure you are not one of them.

When Jennifer Smith, a nurse, found out this man was forced to surrender his dog due to an extended hospital stay, she immediately went to the shelter and adopted the dog to reunite them. Jennifer brought the dog to visit him in the hospital daily. Once he is released from the hospital, she plans to send the two home together.



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The Eyes Have It: Facts Seniors Should Know About Glaucoma

Poets describe the eyes as the window to the human soul. Many eye diseases are most prevalent among people over 50. If left untreated they can potentially lead to blindness. Here are risk factors and prevention tips you should know.

The Eyes Have It: Facts Seniors Should Know About Glaucoma Glaucoma is a concern for older adults. Here are risk factors and prevention tips you should know.

The Eyes Have It: Facts Seniors Should Know About Glaucoma

Poets describe the eyes as the window to the human soul. Many eye diseases are most prevalent among people over 50. If left untreated they can potentially lead to blindness. Here are risk factors and prevention tips you should know.

The Eyes Have It: Facts Seniors Should Know About Glaucoma Glaucoma is a concern for older adults. Here are risk factors and prevention tips you should know.

Can we get a round of applause for all the caregivers in the world?! These are just a few of our beautiful caregivers that work tirelessly to improve the quality of life for those they serve every day. We love you guys!

Eating healthy does not have to be hard. Here are some easy healthy snacks for older adults.
1. Mixed nuts
2. Boiled eggs
3. Veggies with dip
4. Greek yogurt with fresh fruit

Eating healthy does not have to be hard. Here are some easy healthy snacks for older adults.
1. Mixed nuts
2. Boiled eggs
3. Veggies with dip
4. Greek yogurt with fresh fruit

Resolve To Keep Yourself “Tuned Up” as You Age—Beginning Now!

If you have a car, you know how important it is to maintain it and follow the recommended service schedule. Keeping everything running well—and finding problems early—can help the car last longer. Why not commit to doing the same for your body? Here are a few things that should be on your calendar.

Resolve To Keep Yourself “Tuned Up” as You Age—Beginning Now! Older adults can start the year off right by following these health care recommendations.

Resolve To Keep Yourself “Tuned Up” as You Age—Beginning Now!

If you have a car, you know how important it is to maintain it and follow the recommended service schedule. Keeping everything running well—and finding problems early—can help the car last longer. Why not commit to doing the same for your body? Here are a few things that should be on your calendar.

Resolve To Keep Yourself “Tuned Up” as You Age—Beginning Now! Older adults can start the year off right by following these health care recommendations.

"She upped the game": Grandmother holds more than 20 national and world records in powerlifting

Nora Langdon, 80, upped the game for everyone in the powerlifting community. With a personal best in squat of 413 pounds, she holds more than 20 national and world records for women 65 and older. Don’t let anything stop you from crushing your goals. So, what’s your new year resolution going to be?

"She upped the game": Grandmother holds more than 20 national and world records in powerlifting A woman nearing her 80s is hoping to lift 1,000 pounds across three events during a powerlifting competition in November.

Trivia is an excellent way for older adults to exercise their brain. In honor of National Trivia Day, let’s see who can answer the most questions…

3 Ways To Improve Your Quality of Life

How would you rate your quality of life? It’s an important topic—so important, in fact, that the World Health Organization has named January World Quality of Life Month. We think that’s a great way to start a new year! Here are three common quality-of-life factors along with simple, useable tips you can incorporate into your life.

3 Ways To Improve Your Quality of Life Longevity can be directly attributed to quality of life. Here are three ways you can improve yours.

3 Ways To Improve Your Quality of Life

How would you rate your quality of life? It’s an important topic—so important, in fact, that the World Health Organization has named January World Quality of Life Month. We think that’s a great way to start a new year! Here are three common quality-of-life factors along with simple, useable tips you can incorporate into your life.

3 Ways To Improve Your Quality of Life Longevity can be directly attributed to quality of life. Here are three ways you can improve yours.

If you enjoy making people smile and want a job that gives you purpose make this year different. We are hiring caregivers to help us improve the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities. Visit https://www.rightathome.net/jobs to apply today!

If you enjoy making people smile and want a job that gives you purpose make this year different. We are hiring caregivers to help us improve the lives of seniors and adults with disabilities. Visit https://www.rightathome.net/jobs to apply today!

We would like to wish you and your family a happy, healthy new year! Here’s to making new memories filled with love and laughter in 2023.

3 Truths About Hospice Care

Confusion around hospice care is common. Here are three things you should know.

3 Truths About Hospice Care Hospice care is a term misunderstood by many. Here are the facts about what it entails.

3 Truths About Hospice Care

Confusion around hospice care is common. Here are three things you should know.

3 Truths About Hospice Care Hospice care is a term misunderstood by many. Here are the facts about what it entails.

Do you need some ideas on how to bring in the new year? Here are four ways older adults can celebrate the new year.

Ways To Stay Safe and Independent as an Older Driver

Do you have concerns about driving as an older adult? Here are things you can consider to ensure you’re being safe.

Ways To Stay Safe and Independent as an Older Driver Does your older loved one’s driving skills have you concerned? Here are ways for them to stay safe on the road.

Ways To Stay Safe and Independent as an Older Driver

Do you have concerns about driving as an older adult? Here are things you can consider to ensure you’re being safe.

Ways To Stay Safe and Independent as an Older Driver Does your older loved one’s driving skills have you concerned? Here are ways for them to stay safe on the road.

Stories from Seniors on Instagram: "Some moments will live forever and this is one of them! Thanks for sharing this moment with the world, @abbycoco! • • • #seniorliving #100yearsold #alzheimers #dementia #family"

Alzheimer’s disease may cause you to forget a lot of things. But love isn’t one of them. These two are 100 years apart but love brings them together.

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Stories from Seniors on Instagram: "Some moments will live forever and this is one of them! Thanks for sharing this moment with the world, @abbycoco! • • • #seniorliving #100yearsold #alzheimers #dementia #family" Stories from Seniors shared a post on Instagram: "Some moments will live forever and this is one of them! Thanks for sharing this moment with the world, ! • • • ". Follow their account to see 610 posts.

Cold weather has arrived! Use our Cold-Weather Safety Plan to keep you and your older loved ones warm and safe this winter.

https://www.rightathome.net/cold-weather-safety

Cold weather has arrived! Use our Cold-Weather Safety Plan to keep you and your older loved ones warm and safe this winter.

https://www.rightathome.net/cold-weather-safety

What To Do When Siblings Disagree on Care for Aging Parents

Getting siblings to agree on anything can be tough, let alone how to care for elderly parents. These tips can help your family plan for the aging journey.

What To Do When Siblings Disagree on Care for Aging Parents Sibling disagreements on how to care for elderly parents can be hard to overcome. These tips may help families plan for the aging journey.

What To Do When Siblings Disagree on Care for Aging Parents

Getting siblings to agree on anything can be tough, let alone how to care for elderly parents. These tips can help your family plan for the aging journey.

What To Do When Siblings Disagree on Care for Aging Parents Sibling disagreements on how to care for elderly parents can be hard to overcome. These tips may help families plan for the aging journey.

Stay or Go? Great Options for Senior Travel

If you could travel to any destination in the world, where would you go?

These travel tips for older adults will have you ready to pack your bags in no time.

Stay or Go? Great Options for Senior Travel Whether you are an older adult and want to venture out to see the sights or be an armchair traveler, these tips will help give you ideas to sooth your wanderlust.

Stay or Go? Great Options for Senior Travel

If you could travel to any destination in the world, where would you go?

These travel tips for older adults will have you ready to pack your bags in no time.

Stay or Go? Great Options for Senior Travel Whether you are an older adult and want to venture out to see the sights or be an armchair traveler, these tips will help give you ideas to sooth your wanderlust.