AmeriCare Plus Tidewater

12/26/2025

Caring for someone with Parkinson’s? What’s the biggest challenge you face—and what one support would make a difference?

Navigating life with someone who has Parkinson’s disease means adapting to shifting needs—from medication timing and movement support to cognitive and emotional changes. This guide provides insights into what caregivers need to know: how to plan ahead, build a network, tackle mobility safely, and protect your own well-being while caregiving. You’re not alone in this journey.
https://www.caregiveraction.org/parkinsons-disease/

12/25/2025

Want to enjoy more joy and less stress this holiday season? 🎄✨

The holidays should be about warmth and connection—not exhaustion and overwhelm. This article shares six practical tips to boost your well-being during the busy season. Follow these steps to make your holidays genuinely happy—and manageable.
https://www.brainandlife.org/articles/six-ways-maximize-joy-life-easier-holidays

12/24/2025

Wondering how much you should save each month to feel secure as you age?

Saving money is important at any stage of life—but for older adults, it can feel especially challenging. This guide helps you figure out the right savings goal by comparing what you earn, need, and can realistically set aside. Learn smart strategies, practical benchmarks, and why every little bit counts toward financial confidence and independence.
https://www.ncoa.org/article/how-much-money-should-i-save-each-month/

12/23/2025

Caregiving isn’t about control—it’s about connection. True care happens when we walk with someone, not ahead of them. By offering respect, patience, and presence, caregivers bring dignity and warmth to every moment of support. 🤝💗

12/22/2025

Supporting Chronic Conditions in Home Health Care and Beyond
https://www.americarepluspc.com/caregiver-wellness-tips/supporting-chronic-conditions-in-home-health-care-and-beyond/

12/19/2025

Could your friendships be a secret ingredient to aging gracefully?

New studies suggest that strong, consistent social connections aren’t just good for your mood; they might actually slow cellular aging and reduce inflammation. Investing in meaningful relationships could be just as important as diet and exercise when it comes to healthy aging.
https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-living/strong-social-ties-may-slow-biological-aging/

12/18/2025

How will you spread kindness this December? 💙

December is the Month of Giving — a time to celebrate generosity, compassion, and community spirit. From volunteering and donating to simple acts of kindness, every gesture helps make the season brighter for others. Let’s make giving a part of how we live, not just something we do once a year!
https://nationaltoday.com/month-giving/

12/17/2025

In caregiving, attention is more than noticing — it’s understanding.

It’s taking the time to listen to stories you’ve heard before, noticing small changes in mood or behavior, and being present in ways that remind someone they still matter. Your presence has the power to bring comfort, dignity, and joy into everyday moments.💙✨
https://www.aarp.org/caregiving/medical/diabetes-caregiver/?msockid=2a4f958827546f80104c815c26386e13

12/16/2025

How can you show your love today by giving someone your full, caring attention? 💖👂

In caregiving, presence is powerful. Listening fully, noticing small details, and simply being there can mean more than any task or gesture. True attention tells someone, “You matter.” And in that moment of connection, healing and trust begin. 💞

12/15/2025

12/15/2025

How Home Care Assistance Technology Supports Seniors
https://www.americarepluspc.com/technology-aging/how-home-care-assistance-technology-support-seniors/

12/12/2025

Caring for someone else—are you scrambling to care for yourself too?

Caregiver burnout is real. Long hours, emotional load, and constant pressure take a serious toll. This article from Healthline unpacks the signs of burnout—like exhaustion, irritability, and isolation—and gives practical tips to help you recover and rebuild resilience.
https://www.healthline.com/health/health-caregiver-burnout