Senior Alternatives

Care Management and Home Care Services

Self-Care for the Caregiver

Self-Care for the Caregiver    – September is National Self-Care Awareness Month. With that in mind we wanted to highlight the importance of caring for self while caring for others.  Self-care is described as performing a series of actions to improve your...

Options for Care and Living

Senior Living Options  – Recent statistics tell the story of aging and caregivers around us, as of July 2019 data showed that 54.1 million US residents were 65 years or older.  The number of Americans in that age cohort will more than double over the next 40...

The Sandwich Generation and Homecare

The Sandwich Generation and Homecare   – Two social workers named Dorothy Miller and Elaine Brody coined the term “Sandwich Generation” in 1981 to describe caregivers sandwiched between generations. Currently, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted...

Good Sleep Strategies for Better Brain Health

Good Sleep Strategies for Better Brain Health  As we age, sleep patterns tend to change for different reasons. What we also need to keep in mind is that inadequate sleep can negatively impact brain health, some researches have only recently begun to understand. ...

Positive Attitude – A Potent Elixir of Life

Positive Attitude – A Potent Elixir of Life  Research shows that a positive attitude especially in the elderly can lead to a longer, healthier life, while negative beliefs can have hugely detrimental effects. For more than a decade, Paddy Jones has been wowing...

Is it time for homecare? Look for these signs when visiting home for the holidays.

One of the first places people often start is with care at home. This provides the most independence for your loved one while still getting the help they need. This can also give you peace of mind that someone is at home with your loved one to help identify areas of help they need. Senior Alternatives takes calls 24/7 and can start getting you the help you need immediately.