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Hearing Aids Could Cut Dementia Risk

Hearing loss affects more than just your ability to hold a conversation. It has been shown to lead to isolation, loneliness, and depression when left untreated. Another great reason to get your hearing checked: Research has shown that hearing loss can double and even triple one’s risk of getting dementia. Read more in our blog post, “Hearing Aids Can Cut Dementia Risk.”

https://www.rightathome.net/blog/hearing-aids-dementia-risk

Hearing Aids Could Cut Dementia Risk If you have ongoing hearing loss, there is one thing you could do to cut your increased risk for dementia.

Time is crucial when it comes to a stroke! Knowing the symptoms could save a life. If you or someone you know experiences any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention. Remember, acting fast can minimize the damage caused by a stroke.

How Sleep Affects Heart Health

Did you know… the amount and quality of your sleep could directly affect your heart health? These tips will help keep your ticker healthy.

How Sleep Affects Heart Health The amount and quality of your sleep can directly affect your heart health. Read these tips to help keep up your ticker.

Older Adults and the Internet: The Good and The Bad

The prevailing assumption is that older adults don’t know how to use the internet, but statistics prove that isn’t true! The fact is, older adults are using the internet for many different things. The question is, can this be harmful? Read on for the facts.

Older Adults and the Internet: The Good and The Bad The prevailing assumption is that older adults don’t know how to use the internet, but statistics prove that theory wrong! But is that good?

Josiah’s House is a family-style home for children in the Dominican Republic. Their mission is to provide children living in poverty with love, a safe home environment and family-centered values.

Recently, 70 Right at Home offices came together to support Josiah’s House by supplying everyday items that children need. The group delivered suitcases full of clothing, personal hygiene items, toys and other supplies for the children served by Josiah’s House. Right at Home’s mission is, “To improve the quality of life for those we serve,” and this effort to expand our mission and serve others around the world is a testament to the dedication of our local Right at Home offices.

If you are interested in showing your support to Josiah’s House, you can donate via their website:
https://josiahshouse.net/

Our wonderful leader, Margaret Haynes, and her husband braved the frigid temperatures to deliver Meals on Wheels to seniors in our area.

Seniors, Too, Can Experience Disordered Eating

Anorexia nervosa, bulimia, binge eating and purging…

When we hear about disordered eating, also called eating disorders, we typically think of a teenage girl or young adult. However, the condition also affects males and people of all ages—including seniors. Learn about signs that a senior may have an eating disorder and how you can help.

Seniors, Too, Can Experience Disordered Eating Disordered eating, which may lead to eating disorders, doesn’t just occur in young people. Even older adults can experience disordered eating. Here are things to look for.

"Happy flower lady" spreads joy with leftover blooms

Patricia Gallagher loves bring a smile to anyone who needs one. Patricia gathers bouquets of leftover flowers from stores and events and then hands them out to anyone who needs their day brightened. Patricia is locally known as “the happy flower lady.”

Let’s all take a page from Patricia’s book and try to brighten someone’s day.

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"Happy flower lady" spreads joy with leftover blooms Patricia Gallagher is known for toting around bouquets of flowers – sometimes hundreds at a time. She takes leftover flowers from stores and events and hands them out to anyone who needs a little pick-me-up, earning her the name "happy flower lady."

Foods That Are Good for Your Heart

Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein can help lower your risk of heart disease. Our infographic shows foods you can enjoy that will help protect your heart.

Foods That Are Good for Your Heart Seniors can reduce their risk of heart disease by eating these foods.

Foods That Are Good for Your Heart

Eating a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and lean protein can help lower your risk of heart disease. Our infographic shows foods you can enjoy that will help protect your heart.

Foods That Are Good for Your Heart Seniors can reduce their risk of heart disease by eating these foods.

We may not be in the Big Easy, but we still have Big Fun! Happy Mardi Gras!

Letters can help reduce senior loneliness, so our team gathered to write letters to seniors selected by Love For Our Elders. If you would like to write to seniors, there is still time to participate. The below organizations can help you find seniors looking to receive letters.

Professional caregivers are dedicated to taking care of America’s seniors. Here are some facts you may not know about our team.

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Professional caregivers are dedicated to taking care of America’s seniors. Here are some facts you may not know about our team.

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This week we wanted to show appreciation for those individuals that selflessly care for others – Caregivers. Caregivers bring joy, love, laughter and kindness to so many. Our only hope is that they know just how much of a difference they make in the world every day. If you have a caregiver in your life, let them know how much they mean to you.

This week we wanted to show appreciation for those individuals that selflessly care for others – Caregivers. Caregivers bring joy, love, laughter and kindness to so many. Our only hope is that they know just how much of a difference they make in the world every day. If you have a caregiver in your life, let them know how much they mean to you.

Companion Dogs for Seniors

Becoming an empty nester or losing a spouse doesn’t mean you have to be lonely. The companionship of a dog has been shown to help seniors who crave company. However, before you run out to your local shelter there are several things you should consider. We did the research for you and these are some of the best dogs for seniors.

https://www.rightathome.net/blog/companion-dogs-for-seniors

Companion Dogs for Seniors Older adults who would like to have a companion dog have many considerations to make. Size, temperament, and energy level are all important, but what else should be considered?

Becoming an empty nester or losing a spouse doesn’t mean you have to be lonely. The companionship of a dog has been shown to help seniors who crave company. However, before you run out to your local shelter there are several things you should consider. We did the research for you and these are some of the best dogs for seniors.

https://www.rightathome.net/blog/companion-dogs-for-seniors

We love what we do, because of you. We hope that your day is filled with love and lots of chocolate. Happy Valentine’s Day!

Help a Lonely Senior: Participate In National Letter to an Elder Day

February 26 is National Letter to an Elder Day, dedicated to fighting senior loneliness. Revive the lost art of letter writing and help reduce senior loneliness. Here are tips and ways to participate.

Help a Lonely Senior: Participate In National Letter to an Elder Day Revive the lost art of letter writing through National Letter to an Elder Day and help reduce senior loneliness. Help your aging loved one send or receive a letter. Here are tips and ways to participate.

Help a Lonely Senior: Participate In National Letter to an Elder Day

February 26 is National Letter to an Elder Day, dedicated to fighting senior loneliness. Revive the lost art of letter writing and help reduce senior loneliness. Here are tips and ways to participate.

https://www.rightathome.net/blog/letter-to-an-elder-day

Help a Lonely Senior: Participate In National Letter to an Elder Day Revive the lost art of letter writing through National Letter to an Elder Day and help reduce senior loneliness. Help your aging loved one send or receive a letter. Here are tips and ways to participate.

100-Yr-Old Pen Pals Discover "New Thing Called Zoom" To Continue 84-Yr Friendship.

In 1938, Geoff Banks of Devon, England and Celesta Byrne of America, were given each other’s names as part of a school pen pal program. After 84 years of writing to one another, they discovered another way to stay in touch.

100-Yr-Old Pen Pals Discover "New Thing Called Zoom" To Continue 84-Yr Friendship. Looking back, Geoff Banks of Devon, England can hardly even remember how he first started writing to his American friend, Celesta Byrne.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Senior Heart Health

We know eating right and watching our weight can affect our heart health. But did you know these surprising things also affect the health of your ticker?

From avocados and spirituality to oral bacteria, find out many surprising factors that can affect the health of your heart.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Senior Heart Health From avocados and spirituality to oral bacteria…many surprising factors can affect your heart health.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Senior Heart Health

We know eating right and watching our weight can affect our heart health. But did you know these surprising things also affect the health of your ticker?

From avocados and spirituality to oral bacteria, find out many surprising factors that can affect the health of your heart.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Senior Heart Health From avocados and spirituality to oral bacteria…many surprising factors can affect your heart health.

Older adults lose billions of dollars each year to scams and fraud. Use these tips to stay safe and secure online.

1. Be careful what you share online.
2. Don’t click on pop-up windows.
3. Always use strong and unique passwords.
4. Don’t open email attachments unless you know the sender and are expecting to receive something from them.

In today’s world, there are so many different ways to do things. What’s one thing you like to do the good old-fashioned way?

In today’s world, there are so many different ways to do things. What’s one thing you like to do the good old-fashioned way?

Fresh Ways To Send Loneliness Packing

Are you an older adult and need some ideas for banishing loneliness? Here are some ideas to combat loneliness and crank up the fun factor in your life.

https://www.rightathome.net/blog/reducing-senior-loneliness-isolation

Fresh Ways To Send Loneliness Packing Senior loneliness and isolation can lead to physical and mental health problems. Consider these ideas for staying connected with others.

Fresh Ways To Send Loneliness Packing

Are you an older adult and need some ideas for banishing loneliness? Here are some ideas to combat loneliness and crank up the fun factor in your life.

https://www.rightathome.net/blog/reducing-senior-loneliness-isolation

Fresh Ways To Send Loneliness Packing Senior loneliness and isolation can lead to physical and mental health problems. Consider these ideas for staying connected with others.

Bill has had dementia for over nine years. His wife has been caring for him, but often he is unaware of their relationship and, at times, even her name. So when he asked his wife of 12 years to marry him, because he really liked her and wanted to be with her forever, she was beyond touched.

Credit: Anne Duncan and Love What Matters

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Right at Home updated their website address.

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Right at Home updated their phone number.

Right at Home updated their address.

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There is plenty of evidence showing that social isolation and loneliness negatively influence the health of seniors. However, there is good news! There are many ways you can decrease loneliness and reduce social isolation.

Here are some ideas:
- Volunteer at your local school
- Take a hobby class at a craft store
- Go fishing
- Join an exercise class

There is plenty of evidence showing that social isolation and loneliness negatively influence the health of seniors. However, there is good news! There are many ways you can decrease loneliness and reduce social isolation.

Here are some ideas:
- Volunteer at your local school
- Take a hobby class at a craft store
- Go fishing
- Join an exercise class

Senior Lifestyle Trends and Options All About Aging in the Right Place

Living options for aging adults seem to come in every shape and size these days. Finding the right one for you is important. You should look at your needs, desires and lifestyle. Here are some options for you based on lifestyle trends.

Senior Lifestyle Trends and Options All About Aging in the Right Place Seniors have plentiful options on where and how they want to live their golden years. It is all about aging in the right place based on lifestyle.

Seniors experiencing loneliness and isolation can develop physical and mental health problems as they age. An article published by the American Psychological Association notes social isolation can cause as much harm as “smoking 15 ci******es a day.”

This is your reminder to check in with the seniors in your life so loneliness and isolation are not something they have to be concerned with.

Seniors experiencing loneliness and isolation can develop physical and mental health problems as they age. An article published by the American Psychological Association notes social isolation can cause as much harm as “smoking 15 ci******es a day.”

This is your reminder to check in with the seniors in your life so loneliness and isolation are not something they have to be concerned with.

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!

Senior Lifestyle Trends and Options All About Aging in the Right Place

Living options for aging adults seem to come in every shape and size these days. Finding the right one for you is important. You should look at your needs, desires and lifestyle. Here are some options for you based on lifestyle trends.

Senior Lifestyle Trends and Options All About Aging in the Right Place Seniors have plentiful options on where and how they want to live their golden years. It is all about aging in the right place based on lifestyle.

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.

http://bestofhomecare.com/AwardWinners.aspx?AwardYear=2023

Right at Home of Colorado Springs has been awarded the 2023 Leader in Training Award from Home Care Pulse®.

Our caregivers are the heart of our business. We are honored to be recognized as an agency that offers career growth to our caregivers through a commitment to continuous learning.

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.