Informative Articles by Neighborly Home Care

May 2022

Come Together to Decide on Elderly Care for Loved Ones

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 b…

Apr 2022

7 Warning Signs an Elderly Parent Needs Assistance

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 agin…

Mar 2022

Senior Care Tips – Great Springtime Activities for Seniors

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 careg…

Feb 2022

Benefits of Respite Care for the Elderly and Caregivers

25 February 2022 Benefits of Respite Care for the Elderly and Caregivers Caring for a loved one is both rewarding and demanding. Family caregivers seek ways to balance caregiving’s physical and …

Jan 2022

Delaware County Home Care Provider Neighborly Home Care Warns Families to Be Cautious About Senior Transportation Options

The Best Senior Transportation Options for Families January 17, 2022 – Ardmore, PA –”Crowdsourced” ride-hailing applications like Uber and Lyft are becoming increasingly popular. However, these pr…

Dec 2021

Senior Companionship During the Holiday Season is a Compelling Need

1 Dec 2021 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 d…

Nov 2021

Home Care Agencies in Delaware County: Five Concerns for Seniors

12 Nov 2021 Home Care Agencies in Delaware County: Five Concerns for Seniors Every day seniors can face myriad problems that they are afraid or ashamed to discuss with their loved ones. So under…

Sep 2021

Neighborly Home Care Explores Dementia

22 Sept 2021 Neighborly Home Care Explores Dementia Neighborly Home Care knows that few topics are more uncomfortable to consider or discuss than the potential of a person losing their mental fa…

Aug 2021

In Home Care Services Help Avoid Potential Bullying at Senior Centers

12 Aug 2021 Home Care Services Help Avoid Potential Bullying at Senior Centers When you think about senior care centers, you probably imagine a place of camaraderie, where older people get toget…

Jul 2021

In Home Care Services – What Is Elderly Respite Care and What Are Its Benefits?

23 July 2021 Philadelphia Home Health Care Services – What Is Elderly Respite Care and What Are Its Benefits? Among the many home health care services that we provide, possibly the least underst…

Jun 2021

Neighborly Home Care Discusses Ten Preventable Stroke Risk Factors

21 June 2021 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…

May 2021

The Effects of the Pandemic on Caregivers

25 May 2021 The Effects of the Pandemic on Caregivers The COVID-19 pandemic has had a drastic effect on nearly everyone in the United States, and family caregivers have been hit especially hard….

Apr 2021

Neighborly Home Care Hires Agency Director for New Sussex County, Delaware Office

19 April 2021 Neighborly Home Care Hires Agency Director for New Sussex County, Delaware Office April 19, 2021 – Georgetown, DE – Personal Assistance Services Agency (PASA), Neighborly Home Ca…

Apr 2021

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 …

Mar 2021

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 …

Mar 2021

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…

Feb 2021

Neighborly Home Care Offers Heart Health Tips For American Heart Month

Neighborly Home Care Offers Heart Health Tips For American Heart Month February 26, 2021 – Ardmore, PA – February is American Heart Month, and many organizations in the country are working to rais…

Feb 2021

How Is Elderly Care Technology Changing?

16 Feb 2021 Neighborly Home Care: “New Technology is Modernizing the Way We Look at Elderly Care” Leaving the family home can be difficult. Our homes are where our best memories are often made a…

Jan 2021

What You Should Know About Caregiver Burnout

31 January 2021 What You Should Know About Caregiver Burnout On any given day, approximately 40 million Americans provide unpaid care to elderly family members or friends. This wonderful, selfle…

Jan 2021

How Senior Care in 2021 Will Change from 2020

14 January 2021 How Senior Care in 2021 Will Change from 2020 Senior care in 2021 may be significantly different than in 2020. The desire for in home care services will likely be even more promi…

Dec 2020

How COVID Is Changing Aging and Retirement

31 December 2020 How COVID Is Changing Aging and Retirement COVID-19 has profoundly impacted the working and living situations for many people, with seniors facing particularly noticeable change…

Nov 2020

Neighborly Home Care Explores 5 Challenges Seniors Face Living at Home Alone

9 Nov 2020 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 t…

Oct 2020

Why is a Care Plan for Seniors Important?

23 October 2020 Why is a Care Plan for Seniors Important? A care plan for seniors is a vital component for any caregiver, and developing one is one of the first tasks caregivers do for the elder…

Oct 2020

Tips for Preparing Seniors for Flu Season

8 October 2020 Tips for Preparing Seniors for Flu Season The winter months are approaching, and with autumn in full swing, flu season arrives. Seniors are significantly more at risk of getting s…

Sep 2020

Basic Facts about Senior Care That You Could Find Surprising

23 June 2020 Basic Facts about Senior Care That You Could Find Surprising Some people have a good idea of what is involved in senior care. But facts about senior care have changed with time, and…

Sep 2020

What Is the Right Solution for Elderly and Disabled Care?

23 June 2020 What Is the Right Solution for Elderly and Disabled Care? Elderly and disabled care requires specific solutions so that all the needs of those receiving care are met. Unique conditi…

Aug 2020

Challenges in Nursing Homes: Benefits of In Home Care over Nursing Home Care

12 August 2020 Challenges in Nursing Homes: Benefits of In Home Care over Nursing Home Care As the public health crisis continues to affect thousands of people, nursing home care challenges have…

Jul 2020

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, …

Jul 2020

Elder Abuse: How In-Home Care Can Protect the Elderly

Elder abuse is a severe issue for many senior citizens in the United States. Approximately 1 in 10 seniors in the United States experiences abuse or mistreatment, according to many studies. Bu…

Jul 2020

Keep Seniors Connected to Avoid Isolation While Social Distancing

A significant part of elder care in these times of social distancing is to keep seniors connected to prevent isolation. Feelings of isolation and loneliness among seniors is a well-known probl…

Jun 2020

What Are ADLs And IADLs And How Do They Relate To Senior Caregiving?

23 June 2020 What Are ADLs And IADLs And How Do They Relate To Senior Caregiving? What are ADLs and IADLs? ADLs, or activities of daily living, are the key tasks that people do every day to mana…

Jun 2020

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 …

May 2020

Neighborly Home Care Discusses 5 Aging in Place Concerns

22 May 2020 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 on…

May 2020

Are Seniors Safer At Home?

8May 2020 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 il…

Apr 2020

What Is Disability Care?

24 Apr 2020 What Is Disability Care? People with disabilities often require some level of specialized care. Each person with disabilities has different needs regarding their care, depending on …

Apr 2020

5 Benefits of In-Home Care for Seniors

10 Apr 2020 5 Benefits of In-Home Care for Seniors The benefits of in-home care for seniors are plentiful and exceptional, which makes in-home care an appealing solution for many people looking…

Mar 2020

Seasonal Impact on Seniors with Dementia

27 Mar 2020 Seasonal Impact on Seniors with Dementia Our society has known for a long time that seasons affect our mental health. The most well-known of these effects, Seasonal Affective Disorde…

Mar 2020

Neighborly Home Care Recognizes Women in Caregiving

13 Mar 2020 Neighborly Home Care Recognizes Women in Caregiving In recognition of the recently celebrated International Women’s Day, Neighborly Home Care offers some interesting facts about wome…

Feb 2020

How Will Intergenerational Housing Affect Elderly Care?

24 Feb 2020 How Will Intergenerational Housing Affect Elderly Care? Housing is one of the most important considerations with regard to senior care as people age and become less able to fully car…

Feb 2020

Neighborly Home Care, Senior Home Care Agency, Highlights American Heart Month for Senior Health

10 Feb 2020 Neighborly Home Care, Senior Home Care Agency, Highlights American Heart Month for Senior Health February 10, 2020 – Philadelphia, PA – February is American Heart Month, a federally…

Jan 2020

Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment

27 Jan 2020 Understanding Mild Cognitive Impairment While some people may experience various forms of cognitive decline as they get older, in certain cases, that decline may eventually lead to d…

Jan 2020

Cold Weather Safety for Elderly Loved Ones

10 Jan 2020 Cold Weather Safety for Elderly Loved Ones Here in Philadelphia, wintertime has arrived, with freezing temperatures and plenty of snow/ice. Winter can be dangerous for anyone, no ma…

Dec 2019

Neighborly Home Care Explores the Dementia and Depression Link

20 Dec 2019 Neighborly Home Care Explores the Dementia and Depression Link Are dementia and clinical depression linked? A growing body of evidence suggests so. This means that anyone who is prov…

Dec 2019

When is the Time to Get Help Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia?

6 Dec 2019 When is the Time to Get Help Caring for Loved Ones with Dementia? Caring for a loved one who suffers from dementia can be a difficult task. You can feel rewarded when a day goes well…

Nov 2019

November is Alzheimer's Awareness Month – Here's What You Should Know About Alzheimer's Disease

27 Nov 2019 November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – Here’s What You Should Know About Alzheimer’s Disease Since the designation by President Ronald Reagan in 1983, November has been a time to…

Oct 2019

Senior Health & Happiness Go Hand-In-Hand!

5 Oct 2019 Senior Health & Happiness Go Hand-In-Hand! “Keep yourself in good shape if you can. Have many passions. And look for magic moments… like sunsets and sunrises, rainbows, beautifu…

Sep 2019

Commonplace Prescription Medications May Be Increasing Risk of Dementia

20 Sep 2019 Commonplace Prescription Medications May Be Increasing Risk of Dementia A disturbing new scientific study recently revealed results which could have a major impact on anyone middle-a…

Aug 2019

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 …

Aug 2019

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 …

Jul 2019

How Green Spaces Can Be Beneficial To Senior Health in Philadelphia

18 Jul 2019 How Green Spaces Can Be Beneficial To Senior Health in Philadelphia If you are providing care for a senior in Philadelphia, we ask: when was the last time he/she got to explore a gre…

Jul 2019

Planning for Senior Care After A Hospital Discharge

8 Jul 2019 Planning for Senior Care After A Hospital Discharge When you have an elderly loved one who has been hospitalized and is soon due to be discharged, they will almost undoubtedly require…

Jun 2019

Home Care Service in Philadelphia Explores 5 Problems the Elderly Face

25 Jun 2019 Home Care Service in Philadelphia Explores 5 Problems the Elderly Face Everyone knows that growing older brings newproblems, under-estimating just how serious those problems can be i…

Jun 2019

NHC Senior Care in Philadelphia Offers 4 Ways to Stay Active This Spring!

11 Jun 2019 NHC Senior Care in Philadelphia Offers 4 Ways to Stay Active This Spring! When you are involved in senior care in Philadelphia, PA, you know how hard encouraging seniors to stay acti…

May 2019

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…

Apr 2019

Common Caregiver Problems: A Series with Solutions – Part 5 – Sibling Rivalry

20 Apr 2019 Common Caregiver Problems: A Series with Solutions – Part 5 – Sibling Rivalry When providing care for an aging or disabled parent, having siblings can often be a blessing since more …

Apr 2019

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…

Mar 2019

Common Caregiver Problems: A Series with Solutions – Part 4 – Your Health

20 Mar 2019 Common Caregiver Problems: A Series with Solutions – Part 4 – Your Health If you are providing care for an older person or an adult with a disability, you are far from alone. The AAR…

Mar 2019

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…

Feb 2019

The 2019 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Is Here – What You Need to Know

20 Feb 2019 The 2019 Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period Is Here – What You Need to Know Once again, Medicare Advantage is open for enrollment or for current participants to change their …

Feb 2019

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…

Jan 2019

Common Caregiver Problems: A Series with Solutions – Part 2 – You vs. Your Emotions

25 Jan 2019 Common Caregiver Problems: A Series with Solutions – Part 2 – You vs. Your Emotions Any caregiver agency in Philadelphia will tell you that being a caregiver takes an emotional toll,…

Sep 2018

How Assistive Technology Can Improve Senior Care in Philadelphia, PA

5 Sep 2018 How Assistive Technology Can Improve Senior Care in Philadelphia, PA When providing senior care in Philadelphia, PA, assistive technology can improve outcomes and senior well-being. …

Aug 2018

Caregiver Agency in Philadelphia Discusses Common Caregiver Problems

20 Aug 2018 Caregiver Agency in Philadelphia Discusses Common Caregiver Problems When talking about senior healthcare services in Philadelphia, focusing on the problems seniors may face as they …

Jul 2018

Elder Care Services in Philadelphia – When Should Elderly Drivers Stop Driving?

24 Jun 2018 Elder Care Services in Philadelphia – When Should Elderly Drivers Stop Driving? When you are providing elder care services to a loved one in Philadelphia you know that you have to be…

Jul 2018

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…

Jun 2018

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 …

Jun 2018

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 …

May 2018

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…

May 2018

Celebrate Aging in Pennsylvania During Older Americans Month

10 May 2018 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 “…

Mar 2018

Reasons to Choose a 24-Hour Home Care Service in Philadelphia

28 Mar 2018 Reasons to Choose a 24-Hour Home Care Service in Philadelphia When a senior loved one is in a situation where they need around-the-clock supervision, some might assume the only optio…

Mar 2018

Finding the Right Caregiver Agencies in Philadelphia – What Traits Do Good Caregivers Have?

9 Mar 2018 Finding the Right Caregiver Agencies in Philadelphia – What Traits Do Good Caregivers Have? Choosing between caregiver agencies in Philadelphia can be an immense task. After all, you…

Feb 2018

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…

Feb 2018

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, …

Jan 2018

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…

Jan 2018

Why Would You Want to Be a Caregiver for an Agency in Philadelphia?

18 Jan 2018 Why Would You Want to Be a Caregiver for an Agency in Philadelphia? Caregiver agencies in Philadelphia are always looking for qualified individuals to work as caregivers – but are yo…

Oct 2017

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 …

Oct 2017

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…

Oct 2017

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…

Sep 2017

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…

Sep 2017

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…

Aug 2017

Can Technology Help Revolutionize Bala Cynwyd Home Care?

28 Aug 2017 Can Technology Help Revolutionize Bala Cynwyd Home Care? Everyone knows that we are in a fast-changing world with new technologies appearing at a rapid pace. Can some of those new te…

Aug 2017

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…

Aug 2017

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…

Jul 2017

Summer Vacations May Mean You Need Senior Home Care Assistance for Your Senior Loved Ones

24 Jul 2017 Summer Vacations May Mean You Need Senior Home Care Assistance for Your Senior Loved Ones When you are providing constant senior home care for an elderly loved one, taking a vacatio…

Jul 2017

Elderly Care Service Provider’s Top 3 Summer Precautions

14 Jul 2017 Elderly Care Service Provider’s Top 3 Summer Precautions Are you aware of the various dangers that summertime can present to your elderly loved ones? Most people see summer as a time…

Jun 2017

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 …

Jun 2017