Loving Hands Homecare Agency

10/17/2025

10/10/2025

Caring for Others Starts with Caring for Yourself 🌿
At Loving Hands Homecare, we know that being a family caregiver is an incredible act of love — but it can also be emotionally and physically draining. Too often, caregivers put their own needs last while giving everything to those they love.

Our newest blog, “Caregiver Self-Care Strategies for Family Caregivers,” is here to remind you: you deserve care, too.

In this post, you’ll find:
✔️ Simple self-care habits to prevent burnout
✔️ How to recognize early signs of stress
✔️ The power of respite care for family caregivers
✔️ Local Michigan resources for extra support

Because taking time to rest and recharge doesn’t make you selfish — it makes you stronger.

Read the full blog here: https://lovinghandshomecareagency.com/caregiver-self-care-strategies-for-family-caregivers-loving-hands-homecare/

📍 Proudly serving Eaton Rapids and surrounding Michigan communities

Discover self-care strategies for family caregivers. Loving Hands Homecare in Eaton Rapids supports caregivers to stay heal and resilient.

10/01/2025

Why Fall Prevention Matters for Seniors 🍂

Did you know that 1 in 4 seniors over 65 experiences a fall each year (CDC)? Falls are the #1 cause of injury in older adults—but most are preventable.

At Loving Hands Homecare Agency in Eaton Rapids, we believe safe aging at home is more than daily care. It’s about creating a home where seniors feel steady, secure, and independent.

✅ Common fall risks:
• Loose rugs & cluttered walkways
• Poor lighting in hallways & bathrooms
• Medication side effects
• Balance or mobility changes

✨ How we help:
Our compassionate caregivers provide in-home safety assessments, mobility support, and daily assistance to reduce risks—so seniors can live with confidence.

💡 Remember: Fall prevention isn’t about limiting independence—it’s about protecting it.
👉 Learn more in our full blog: https://lovinghandshomecareagency.com/fall-prevention-tips-for-seniors-at-home-in-eaton-rapids-mi/
📍 Serving Eaton Rapids & surrounding Michigan communities

09/30/2025

Space is still available!

Are you caring for a person with memory loss? Are you a community member interested in learning more about dementia? Attend a workshop series for help and information!

The Dementia Caregiving Series is an in person 3-session series ideal for those caring for a person with dementia or Alzheimer's. It assists with reducing caregiving stress by providing useful tools and information.

Learn how to:
- Understand basic information about dementia and its impact on brain function
- Communicate more effectively with someone who has dementia
- Recognize stages of dementia
- Provide meaningful daily activities based on your loved one's interests and abilities
- Better understand and address dementia-related behaviors
- Create a positive caregiving environment
- Learn strategies and benefits of self-care
- Build your network of support

Upcoming Classes:

AL!VE: Your Community Well-Being Place - Charlotte
Mondays, October 6 - October 20
1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meridian Senior Center - Okemos
Mondays, November 3 - November 17
1:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Free to attend. Not intended for professional caregivers. It is recommended to attend all 3 sessions but not required.

To register, call TCOA at 57-887-1465 or email histedc@tcoa.org.

Workshops made available in whole or part with funding from the Federal Older Americans Act and MDHHS/Bureau of Aging, Community Living, and Supports through the TCOA.

09/15/2025

Loving Hands Homecare Agency had a great turnout at the zoo. We had caregivers, clients, office staff, family, and friends attend.

08/27/2025

A great opportunity for caregivers!

Christine Histed from Tri-County Office on Aging shares an opportunity for caregivers to learn new skills and connect.

08/13/2025

Today was a great day at Loving Hands Homecare Agency! We want to give a huge shout out to the caregivers who took the first step to additional training through Community Mental Health.

Also, we are extremely humbled to be highlighted on the front page of the County Journal, Flashes newspaper. Please check out the awesome article written about us!

07/30/2025

07/11/2025

07/09/2025

Our partners at Michigan State University Extension have several virtual workshops starting soon, and an opportunity to volunteer!

Below are just a few of the options available:
- Chronic Pain Self-Management Toolkit—Wednesdays, August 6-September 17, 2025, 9:00-10:00 am ET
- Chronic Disease Self-Management Toolkit—Wednesdays, August 6-September 17, 2025, from 1:00-2:00 pm ET
- Walk With Ease—August 6-September 17, 2025, self-directed/weekly email & optional check in
- Walk With Ease—August 29-October 3, 2025, self-directed/weekly email & optional check in

Are you interested in volunteering?
- Chronic Disease Self-Management Leader Training—Tuesdays & Thursdays, August 28-October 16, 2025, 1:00-3:30 pm ET
- Register with Christi at 231-592-9498.

For more information and registration visit https://www.canr.msu.edu/food_health/virtual-health-programs-calendar

07/01/2025

💛 Staying Connected is Key to Healthy Aging 🧠💬

For many seniors, loneliness can lead to depression, memory decline, and poor physical health. But with the right support, connection can be part of the care plan.

At Loving Hands Homecare, our caregivers do more than assist with daily needs — they offer meaningful companionship, conversation, and emotional support that helps seniors feel valued, engaged, and seen.

📖 Read our latest blog to learn how in-home care can reduce isolation and improve quality of life for seniors in Eaton Rapids and beyond:
👉 https://lovinghandshomecareagency.com/staying-connected-how-in-home-care-supports-senior-social-wellness/

📞 Need personalized in-home support? Call us at (517) 663-6036
🌐 www.lovinghandshomecareagency.com

06/09/2025

Shout-out to all the amazing Caregivers out there! 🙌 At TCOA, we know you have a ton on your plate, and want to make accessing resources easier.

For example, you know that free time can be hard to find. But that doesn't have to be a barrier to accessing information to make you more knowledgeable and prepared.

Trualta only requires 5 minutes a day to start learning caregiving tips with easy-to-read lessons! 🤓⌚️

Sign up today at tcoa.trualta.com to gain greater caregiving skills at your own pace - all online and free! And as always - know you are not alone in your caregiving journey. 💖