05Apr 2019
Posts Tagged ‘Senior Care’
20Feb 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 Medicare plans. This year is notable for people who are providing or receiving home care in Philadelphia because one major change is that Medicare Advantage insurers can now reimburse for in-home services.
07Aug 2018
Philadelphia Home Health 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 together to make friends and share their interests. Unfortunately, a series of investigations around the country in recent years have revealed a dark side to some senior centers and homes: bullying. Neighborly Home Care, a trusted provider of in home health care services for seniors, wants residents trying to make choices about their loved ones’ care to be wary.
10May 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 “Senior Citizens Month”), Older Americans Month is all about celebrating aging and the contributions which older Americans make. Whether you are providing home care for a senior citizen, or merely want to spend some extra quality time with older relatives in your family, Older Americans Month provides a great opportunity.
11Apr 2018
Senior Care Tips – Great Springtime Activities for Seniors in Philadelphia, PA
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 that make maintaining an active lifestyle difficult. Spring brings a lowered risk of slip-and-fall injuries, as well as many more opportunities for seniors under your care to get out and about.
31Jan 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 ways, winter is the hardest – particularly here in the Main Line area where we can see truly intense winter weather. Many aspects of winter can threaten a senior, both mentally and physically, so caregivers must be able to adapt to these challenges. If you are currently providing senior home care in Main Line, here are some tips on how to help your loved one have a safe and enjoyable winter.
02Oct 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 financial stress” in the last three years. As stress is a significant complicating factor in many challenges facing seniors, both physical and mental, senior care provider Neighborly Home Care would like to share some tips for seniors who want to save money or cut their budgets.
10Feb 2017
A High-Tech Option in Senior Care Fitness
Fitness is undoubtedly an important aspect of senior care. The benefits to seniors remaining active and as fit as is reasonably possible are almost too numerous to list, spanning everything from improved cardiovascular health to mental improvements.
02Jan 2017
Elderly Care in Bryn Mawr: Exploring Dementia, Part 2: Recognizing the Warning Signs
As part of our work providing elderly care in Bryn Mawr, we at Neighborly Home Care believe that people increasingly have the need for better understanding the causes and signs of dementia. We began this series of articles so that those with aging relatives know what to watch for, and how to deal with dementia when it appears.
21Aug 2016