Categories:Aging in Place Concerns
Is Home Care the Best Option For Your Family?
As people age, living independently in their homes becomes more challenging. Some seniors need help with activities of daily living (ADLs) like bathing and eating. In contrast, others need assista…
Proactive Care Decreases the Risk of Debilitating Falls for Seniors
Elderly Care in Bryn Mawr – Proactive Care Decreases the Risk of Debilitating Falls
In the United States, 1 of 4 older adults falls each year, and falls are the leading cause of injury and death f…
Neighborly Home Care Offers FAQs about Senior Care Costs
FAQs about Senior Care Costs
For anyone considering senior care in Pennsylvania or Delaware, one of the biggest concerns is the possible cost of care. At Neighborly Home Care, we are here to help….
Why People Choose In Home Care as an Alternative to Residential Centers for Seniors
Why People Choose In Home Care as an Alternative to Residential Centers for Seniors
Today, families have options other than elderly nursing homes and similar full-time residential treatment center…
Neighborly Home Care Discusses Ten Preventable Stroke Risk Factors
Neighborly Home Care Discusses Ten Preventable Stroke Risk Factors
One factor that may cause a need for senior home care in Delaware and Pennsylvania, and the rest of the world, is the threat of …
Just in Time for Valentine’s Day- Provider of Elderly Home Care in Delaware County Offers 14 Heart-Healthy Foods for American Heart Month
14 Heart-Healthy Foods for Seniors During American Heart Month
February is all about hearts, as we honor those who have captured our hearts on Valentine’s Day. February is also American Heart Mont…
Home Care Agencies in Delaware County: Five Concerns for Seniors
Five Concerns for Seniors and Their Loved Ones
Every day, seniors face myriad problems they are afraid or ashamed to discuss with their loved ones. Understanding these problems is essential for yo…
How to Afford Elderly Care
How to Afford Elderly Care
One of the biggest concerns facing any family with elderly relatives needing care is finances and how to afford elderly care. Whether in the senior’s home or a family me…
Considerations for Providing Home Care for an Aging Parent
As your parents or other elderly loved ones get older, their needs will become increasingly challenging. While choosing a nursing home is an option, many people are electing to move their parents…
Top 3 Summer Precautions For Elderly Care
Are you aware of the various dangers that summertime can present to your elderly loved ones?
Most people see summer as a time for enjoying oneself and the outdoors, but for seniors summer can be …
Choose the Right Home for Proper Care of Your Elderly Loved One
Choose the Right Care for Your Elderly Loved One
Do you have elderly loved ones who are beginning to have trouble taking care of themselves? Many options are available to provide the help they nee…
Come Together to Decide on Elderly Care for Loved Ones
When a member of your family reaches an age or stage in their life where they are unable to care for themselves, the decisions that have to be made can become difficult. How will you find elderly …
7 Warning Signs an Elderly Parent Needs Assistance
Watching a parent grow older and experience the signs of aging can be difficult for many people. As a result, families should understand the aging process and learn the signs that an elderly paren…
Senior Care Tips – Great Springtime Activities for Seniors
Spring is coming, which is great news for anyone providing senior care in Philadelphia, PA. Winter presents a lot of challenges for caregivers, creating new safety risks for seniors that make main…
Senior Companionship During the Holiday Season is a Compelling Need
Many hardships can sometimes be associated with growing old, and those hardships can become especially difficult during the holiday season. Seniors need love and support, and a special need exis…
Senior Care in Delaware County – Four Signs Your Loved One May Be Unfit to Drive
12 April 2021
Signs Your Elderly Loved One May Be Unfit to Drive
Senior citizens face many serious problems when driving. Aging slows reaction times and reduces vision, especially at night. As …
Neighborly Home Care Reminds Families That Home Care Agencies Can Help with Senior Fitness
29 Mar 2021
Neighborly Home Care Reminds Families That Home Care Agencies Can Help with Senior Fitness
March 29, 2021 – Ardmore, PA – Neighborly Home Care, one of the leading home care agencies …
Elderly Care Service Providers Meet Meal Preparation Challenges
Elderly Care Service Providers Meet Meal Preparation Challenges
Meal preparation is one of the biggest concerns for family members and other caregivers trying to provide elderly care services. Goo…
Neighborly Home Care Explores 5 Challenges Seniors Face Living at Home Alone
As people begin to grow older, they begin to lose the ability to do the same things that they were able to when they were younger. Basic tasks like cooking and cleaning, which were once part of a…
A Home Care Provider in Bala Cynwyd Can Improve Senior Safety This Summer
29 July 2020
A Home Care Provider in Bala Cynwyd Can Improve Senior Safety This Summer
Rising temperatures introduce a new set of risk factors for your senior loved ones. Throughout the summer, …
How Telemedicine Can Help Seniors Remain at Home
9 June 2020
How Telemedicine Can Help Seniors Remain at Home
Telemedicine can help seniors remain at home while maintaining high-quality care. The telehealth and remote medicine field has grown …
Neighborly Home Care Discusses 5 Aging in Place Concerns
If circumstances permit, aging in place is often desirable for elderly loved ones. “Aging in place” means growing older in one’s own home. However, people understandably have aging in place concer…
Are Seniors Safer At Home?
Are seniors safer at home? Most seniors would prefer to be at home in familiar surroundings for the sake of comfort. Health scares like the COVID-19 virus illustrate why seniors are safer at home….
How To Prepare A Senior's Home For Safely Aging In Place
22 Aug 2019
How To Prepare A Senior’s Home For Safely Aging In Place
Numerous studies and other evidence support the thought that, whenever possible, the best situations for seniors is aging in …
Aging in Place Is A Popular Choice for Senior Living
1 Aug 2019
Aging in Place Is A Popular Choice for Senior Living
If you have a senior loved one who is starting to have issues maintaining their lifestyle due to aging, you may be wondering what …
Medicaid vs Long-Term Care Insurance in Philadelphia Elderly Care
29 May 2019
Medicaid vs Long-Term Care Insurance in Philadelphia Elderly Care
In the event you are providing elderly care in Philadelphia, you may be called upon to help with a wide variety of t…
Neighborly Home Care Offers Tips For Filing Seniors’ Taxes
5 Apr 2019
Neighborly Home Care Offers Tips For Filing Seniors’ Taxes
Tax season is here again – will you be helping to prepare taxes for an elderly loved one in your life? Senior home caregiver…
Common Caregiver Problems: A Series with Solutions – Part 3 – Ambiguous Loss and Anticipatory Grief
3 Mar 2019
Common Caregiver Problems: A Series with Solutions – Part 3 – Ambiguous Loss and Anticipatory Grief
As any of the caregiver agencies in Philadelphia can tell you, any form of caregivi…
Philadelphia Home Care Provider Neighborly Home Care Encourages People To Promote Health for American Heart Month
7 Feb 2019
Philadelphia Home Care Provider Neighborly Home Care Encourages People To Promote Health for American Heart Month
Feb 5, 2019 – Ardmore, PA – February is American Heart Month, the mon…
Services for Seniors in Philadelphia – Helping Seniors Age Independently
6 Jul 2018
Services for Seniors in Philadelphia – Helping Seniors Age Independently
For many seniors, retaining their independence as they age is a top priority. Unfortunately, as a person grows…
Moving Your Senior Loved Ones? Here Are Some Tips to Make the Process Smoother
22 Jun 2018
Moving Your Senior Loved Ones? Here Are Some Tips to Make the Process Smoother
Has the time arrived for a loved senior in your life to move to a new home? For many aging people, the …
Physical Exercise Can Strengthen the Brain of Seniors Receiving Home Health Care Services in Philadelphia
8 Jun 2018
Physical Exercise Can Strengthen the Brains of Seniors Receiving Home Health Care Services in Philadelphia
When providing home health care services in Philadelphia to seniors, one of …
Local Senior Care Provider Neighborly Home Care Wants the Public to Be Aware of Medicare Card Scams
25 May 2018
Local Senior Care Provider Neighborly Home Care Wants the Public to Be Aware of Medicare Card Scams
May 25, 2018 – Philadelphia, PA – Beginning in April 2018, the US government began…
Celebrate Aging in Pennsylvania During Older Americans Month
May is here, and that means Older Americans Month has arrived. Originally established during the Kennedy Presidency (as “Senior Citizens Month”), Older Americans Month is all about celebrating agi…
Great Winter Senior Care in Philadelphia Encourages Seniors to Stay Active for Health and Happiness
26 Feb 2018
Great Winter Senior Care in Philadelphia Encourages Seniors to Stay Active for Health and Happiness
Providing senior care in Philadelphia can be particularly tricky during the winter…
Neighborly Home Care, Senior Home Care Agency Advises Heart Attack Symptom Awareness for American Heart Month
12 Feb 2018
Neighborly Home Care, Senior Home Care Agency Advises Heart Attack Symptom Awareness for American Heart Month
February 1, 2018 – Philadelphia, PA – February is American Heart Month, …
Main Line Home Care Service Offers Winter Tips for Senior Care in Philadelphia, PA
31 Jan 2018
Main Line Home Care Service Offers Winter Tips for Senior Care in Philadelphia, PA
Every season creates its own challenges when providing senior care in Philadelphia, PA, but in many…
Financial Abuse – Part 2: Preventing Elderly Financial Abuse When Providing Senior Home Care in Bryn Mawr
30 Oct 2017
Financial Abuse – Part 2: Preventing Elderly Financial Abuse When Providing Senior Home Care in Bryn Mawr
When one is providing senior home care in Bryn Mawr, many issues exist that …
Isolation Series, Part 3: Combating Isolation in Seniors When Providing Elderly Home Care
16 Oct 2017
Isolation Series, Part 3: Combating Isolation in Seniors When Providing Elderly Home Care
Are you concerned that a senior you know may be suffering from isolation? As our elderly hom…
Bryn Mawr Senior Care Provider Neighborly Home Care Shares Money-Saving Tips for Seniors
2 Oct 2017
Bryn Mawr Senior Care Provider Neighborly Home Care Shares Money-Saving Tips for Seniors
According to the US Federal Reserve, more than one-third of seniors have reported “major finan…
Senior Care Series on Financial Abuse, Part 1 – What Is Financial Abuse and What Are the Effects?
18 Sep 2017
Senior Care Series on Financial Abuse, Part 1 – What Is Financial Abuse and What Are the Effects?
Many threats exist to a senior’s well-being that a Bryn Mawr senior home care provid…
Elderly Home Care Provider Examines Isolation, Part 2 – The Effects of Isolation on Seniors
8 Sep 2017
Elderly Home Care Provider Examines Isolation, Part 2 – The Effects of Isolation on Seniors
Anyone who is providing elderly home care should be aware of the possibility of isolation a…
Delaware County Senior Home Care Provider Neighborly Home Care Reminds Residents of the Healing Power of Laughter
18 Aug 2017
Delaware County Senior Home Care Provider Neighborly Home Care Reminds Residents of the Healing Power of Laughter
Aug 18, 2017 – Bryn Mawr, PA – Senior home care in Delaware County m…
Elderly Home Care in Bryn Mawr – Provider Examines Senior Isolation Part 1 – Definition and Causes
10 Aug 2017
Elderly Home Care in Bryn Mawr – Provider Examines Isolation Part 1 – Definition and Causes
While many threats exist to those receiving elderly home care in Bryn Mawr, one tends to b…
Bryn Mawr Elderly Care Service Provider, Neighborly Home Care, Outlines the Importance of Being Proactive About Health Records and Medication Information
21 Jun 2017
Bryn Mawr Elderly Care Service Provider, Neighborly Home Care, Outlines the Importance of Being Proactive About Health Records and Medication Information
June 21, 2017 – Ardmore, PA …
Neighborly Home Care Reminds Bala Cynwyd Seniors to Get Outdoors for Health
2 May 2017
Neighborly Home Care Reminds Bala Cynwyd Seniors to Get Outdoors for Health
May 3, 2017 – Ardmore, PA – Spring is here, and that brings opportunities for seniors to get out and about …
Medication Safety 101: Practicing Responsible Pharmaceutical Management in Elderly Home Care
31 Mar 2017
Medication Safety 101: Practicing Responsible Pharmaceutical Management in Elderly Home Care
A frequent side effect of aging is that an individual may start needing more medications …
Elderly Care Experts at Neighborly Home Care Remind Pennsylvanians That Options Exist for Winter Senior Financial Assistance
26 Feb 2017
Elderly Care Experts at Neighborly Home Care Remind Pennsylvanians That Options Exist for Winter Senior Financial Assistance
February 26, 2017 – Ardmore, PA – One of the most common …
Senior Care in Delaware County: What is Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) and is LTCI Right for You?
12 Dec 2016
Senior Care in Delaware County: What is Long Term Care Insurance (LTCI) and is LTCI Right for You?
The senior care question “how will I be cared for when I’m old?“is one that weighs…
Elderly Care Service in Bryn Mawr – What is Elder Self-Neglect and What Are the Warning Signs?
14 Nov 2016
Elderly Care Service in Bryn Mawr – What is Elder Self-Neglect and What Are the Warning Signs?
Elder self-neglect is a problem that is often seen by providers of elderly care service…
In Home Care in Bala Cynwyd – What Benefits Can Music Therapy Bring?
17 Oct 2016
In Home Care in Bala Cynwyd – What Benefits Can Music Therapy Bring?
An increasing number of older Americans – as well as their in home caregivers – are turning to one of the oldest …
Will Changes to Medicare Part B Affect Elderly Care in Bryn Mawr?
10 Oct 2016
Will Changes to Medicare Part B Affect Elderly Care in Bryn Mawr?
At Neighborly Home Care, we have noticed a lot of concern among those providing elderly care in Bryn Mawr regarding …
Elderly Care Service in Delaware County – Ensuring Proper Sleep
3 Oct 2016
Elderly Care Service in Delaware County – Ensuring Proper Sleep
While providing our elderly care service in Delaware County, Neighborly Home Care often hear people repeating myths abo…
Community Health Choices Empowers Seniors to Remain Independent
16 Sep 2016
Community Health Choices Empowers Seniors to Remain Independent
Starting in January 2017, residents of southwest Pennsylvania will become eligible for the brand new Community Health …
Delaware County Elderly Care Service Notes: Centers for Disease Control Updates Vaccination Warnings
26 Aug 2016
Delaware County Elderly Care Service Notes: CDC Updates Senior Vaccination Warnings
Vaccinations play a critical role in disease prevention in the United States. Childhood shots for …
Elderly Home Care in Delaware County – Three Activities for National Senior Citizen Day
21 Aug 2016
Elderly Home Care in Delaware County – Three Activities for National Senior Citizen Day
Every August, the United States honors the contributions of seniors with the celebration of Na…
Attempting Long-Distance Senior Care? Bryn Mawr Home Care Provider, Neighborly Home Care, Offers Some Tips
19 Aug 2016
Attempting Long-Distance Senior Care? Bryn Mawr Home Care Provider, Neighborly Home Care, Offers Some Tips
Attempting to provide long-distance senior care to a loved one is a challen…
In-Home Care in Bryn Mawr – Father’s Day Is Coming, So Make It a Good One
2 Jun 2016
In-Home Care in Bryn Mawr – Father’s Day Is Coming, So Make It a Good One
Whether your father is receiving some form of Bryn Mawr in-home care, or is still fully independent and activ…
Senior Care in Delaware County- Active Seniors Are Healthy Seniors
25 May 2016
Senior Care in Delaware County- Active Seniors Are Healthy Seniors
Feeling your best and staying healthy is critical at any age, and even more important as someone gains a few gray h…
Elderly Care in Delaware County – Keeping Your Brain Active
10 May 2016
Elderly Care in Delaware County – Keeping Your Brain Active
One of the most unfortunate aspects of elderly care is dealing with dementia, and the slow degrading of mental processes a…
Senior Care Agency Neighborly Home Care Offers Tips on Making Senior Moms Happy for Mother’s Day!
26 Apr 2016
Senior Care Agency Neighborly Home Care Offers Tips on Making Senior Moms Happy for Mother’s Day!
She brought you into the world and she has spent her life caring for you. What can y…
Senior Home Care – Help the Senior in Your Life Avoid Disastrous Scams
11 Apr 2016
Senior Home Care – Help the Senior in Your Life Avoid Disastrous Scams
You have many things to consider when providing senior home care; you want your loved one to have the best care…
Senior Care – A Stress-Free Senior Is a Happier Senior
5 Apr 2016
Senior Care – A Stress-Free Senior Is a Happier Senior
One of the most important aspects of senior care is simply helping seniors to prevent stress in their lives. As people age, many…
Neighborly Home Care Announces Senior Care Tips for Heart Health Month in February
22 Feb 2016
Neighborly Home Care Announces Senior Care Tips for Heart Health Month in February
Ardmore, PA – February, 2016- Each February, the American Heart Association (AHA) raises cardiovasc…
Hiring A Home Care Provider – Medicaid Now Covers Some In-Home Senior Care
12 Feb 2016
Hiring A Home Care Provider – Medicaid Now Covers Some In-Home Senior Car
Hiring a home care provider can now be an affordable option for more families, many of whom find it far pref…
Active Senior Care Is a Vital Part of Proper Senior Care
5 Feb 2016
Active Senior Care Is a Vital Part of Proper Senior Care
There is an unfortunate cliché we hear too often of aging seniors being home-bound and slowly disengaging from all the activit…
Senior Home Care: New Years Resolutions for the Elderly and Their Families
22 Jan 2016
Senior Home Care: New Years Resolutions for the Elderly and Their Families
The New Year is upon us, and that often means fresh starts and resolutions. Based on professional experienc…
Senior Care – You Have the Power to Help Ease a Senior's Loneliness This Holiday Season
23 Dec 2015
Senior Care – You Have the Power to Help Ease a Senior’s Loneliness This Holiday Season
If you want to make a big difference in someone’s life this holiday season, spend some time wi…
Senior Care Experts Neighborly Home Care Highlight 5 Tips for Winterizing Homes
6 Dec 2015
Senior Care Experts Neighborly Home Care Highlight 5 Tips for Winterizing Homes
For seniors living in their own homes, the wintertime can be a challenging period of the year. Families…
In Home Care And The Flu – What You Need To Know
25 Nov 2015
In Home Care And The Flu – What You Need To Know
December 6-12, 2015 is National Influenza Awareness Week. Most likely we have all had the flu at some point in our lives. For most of…
In-home care experts at Neighborly Home Care highlight growing national trend – Senior citizens moving back in with their children
17 Nov 2015
In-home care experts at Neighborly Home Care highlight growing national trend – Senior citizens moving back in with their children
Did you know that President Obama’s mother-in-law r…
Senior Care Company Neighborly Home Care Offers a Guide on Preventing Dehydration in Seniors
2 Oct 2015
Senior Care Company Neighborly Home Care Offers a Guide on Preventing Dehydration in Seniors
As we age, the water content within our body decreases. As a result, seniors require more …
Senior Care Leader Neighborly Home Care Highlights 5 Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe Inside and Outside the Home
26 Sep 2015
Senior Care Leader Neighborly Home Care Highlights 5 Tips for Keeping Seniors Safe Inside and Outside the Home
Seniors are highly vulnerable to slips, falls and other safety issues w…
Senior Care Leader Neighborly Home Care Highlights Importance of Proper Hydration for Seniors
20 Sep 2015
Senior Care Leader Neighborly Home Care Highlights Importance of Proper Hydration for Seniors
The latest studies show that around the age of 45, the aging process begins to impact ou…
Home Care Will Be Among the Fastest Growing Industries in the Next Decade
14 Sep 2015
Home Care Will Be Among the Fastest Growing Industries in the Next Decade
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the home health care industry will see a rapid increase in…
Neighborly Home Care Explains How to Keep Seniors Active with Positive Reinforcements
11 Aug 2015
Neighborly Home Care Explains How to Keep Your Loved Ones Active By Combating Negative Excuses with Positive Reinforcements
You have probably heard about the psychology of positive r…
Neighborly Home Care Suggests Cool Ways for Seniors to Beat the Heat This Summer
5 Aug 2015
Neighborly Home Care Suggests Cool Ways for Seniors to Beat the Heat This Summer
As we get older, it can often seem more difficult for us to get motivated and exercise, but now that t…
Neighborly Home Care Explains Why a Picnic Is the Perfect Summer Activity
30 Jul 2015
Neighborly Home Care Explains Why a Picnic Is the Perfect Summer Activity
If you are currently caring for a senior citizen, then you are probably considering all of the fun, differen…
Elderly Home Care Agency, Neighborly Home Care, Discusses the Effects of Dehydration
As part of the aging process, adults begin to notice that their bodies are not as strong as they once were. One of the major issues that the body faces is dehydration; seniors over the age of 65 h…
Senior Care Agency, Neighborly Home Care Presents the Negative Consequences That Governor Tom Wolf’s Actions Will Have on Home Care
30 May 2015
Senior Care Agency, Neighborly Home Care Presents the Negative Consequences That Governor Tom Wolf’s Actions Will Have on Home Care
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf has recently announ…
Home Care Provider, Delaware County’s Neighborly Home Care Offers Senior Citizens Affordable Living & Housing Options
5 Feb 2015
Home Care Provider, Delaware County’s Neighborly Home Care Discusses Senior Citizens’ Affordable Living Options
As senior citizens age, they might find that living alone can be challe…
Neighborly Home Care's Recommended Resources for Individuals and Families Seeking and Using Senior Home Care Services
26 Jan 2015
Neighborly Home Care’s Recommended Resources for Individuals and Families Seeking and Using Senior Home Care Services
If you or someone in your family is a senior dealing with Parkin…
Elderly Care Tips for Cold Weather Preparation
13 Jan 2015
Elderly Care Tips for Cold Weather Preparation
The harsh conditions that come with the cold weather are difficult for everyone to endure, but for seniors and their family members, th…
How Home Care Specialists Can Help Seniors Struggling with Parkinson’s disease
12 Nov 2014
How Home Care Specialists Can Help Seniors Struggling with Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease is a common disease that many elderly citizens struggle with on a daily basis.
Char…
Neighborly Home Care Now Offering Free Consultations to Anyone Interested in Elderly Care Service
5 Nov 2014
Neighborly Home Care Now Offering Free Consultations to Anyone Interested in Elderly Care Service
Ardmore, PA – Finding a caregiver who is able to provide genuine and dependable care …
Neighborly Home Care Highlights Summer Risks to Seniors
21 Oct 2014
Neighborly Home Care Highlights Summer Risks to Seniors
The summer sun has been welcomed by residents across Pennsylvania, but for some seniors living at home, the increased heat of …
Neighborly Home Care Provides 7 Tips on How Senior Citizens can Minimize Fall Risks in their Homes
1 Jul 2014
Neighborly Home Care Provides 7 Tips on How Senior Citizens can Minimize Fall Risks in their Homes
The home can prove to be a dangerous environment for senior citizens, especially if …
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