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Summer safety tips for older adults

August 4, 2016 By Take My Hand

grandparents-1054311_960_720Let’s face it: We’re pretty fortunate to be living in Whatcom County. Especially during summer, when there is no shortage of gorgeous weather or things to do. But when you’re out and about, especially as an older adult, it’s important to be prepared.

Here are a handful of our favorite summer safety tips for senior citizens: [Read more…]

Filed Under: Caregiving, Resources for caregivers, Resources for senior citizens Tagged With: Companions for Senior Citizens, Lynden Caregivers, Whatcom County Eldercare, Whatcom County senior citizens

How to choose an at-home caregiver

March 4, 2015 By Admin

Age-in-Place: How to choose a caregiver

Take My Hand At-Home Care, Whatcom County Senior Care ProviderIt’s a fact that caring for an aging or disabled loved one can be rewarding and overwhelming at the same time. If left unchecked, the stress of caregiving can take a toll on a person’s health, relationships, and state of mind—something healthcare professionals refer to as “caregiver burnout.”

Hiring a caregiver for long term care or occasional respite can help prevent caregiver burnout. Partnering with a trusted care provider can be a win-win for both the person receiving care and their caregiver, especially if the role of caregiver has fallen on a spouse or other family member. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Aging in place, Caregiving, Resources for caregivers Tagged With: Aging-In-Place, Caregiver Burnout, Companions for Senior Citizens, Dementia Resources, Lynden Caregivers, Whatcom County Eldercare

Rise and shine Whatcom County

February 4, 2015 By Admin

Rise and shine Whatcom County! Take My Hand At-Home care has launched a brand new bundle package that is helping local senior citizens start their day in a great way.

Experienced caregivers are available to help seniors with personal care tasks like bathing, dressing, meal preparation and medication monitoring – all in the comfort of their own home.

Yes it’s true, the majority of seniors dream of staying in their own home during the aging process – they want to “age-in-place” and continue living the lifestyle they are comfortable with for as long as possible.  [Read more…]

Filed Under: Aging in place, Caregiving, Resources for senior citizens Tagged With: Aging-In-Place, Companions for Senior Citizens, Lynden Caregivers

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Longer lifespans can limit opportunities for family care

Americans are living a long time. In fact, the average lifespan in the United States is just a shade under 79 years — almost a full decade longer than in 1960. And if 79 years old is the average, you know that many Americans are living even longer, often into their 90s. Those data certainly seem to be true based on observation at Take My Hand At Home Care here in Whatcom County. Many of … [Read More...]

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Sue Sorensen became involved with Whatcom County eldercare and aging-in-place services in 2009. She launched Take My Hand At-Home Care in January 2012 … Read More...

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Recent Posts

  • Longer lifespans can limit opportunities for family care
  • Help at home: An out-of-the-box gift idea that can make a difference
  • Eldercare: Paratransit vs. private transportation
  • The value of a little help at home
  • ‘We all need others in our lives’

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