Balancing Act: Ways to Care for Yourself and Your Senior Loved One

Posted on: February 12, 2018

If you’re the primary caregiver for an aging relative or friend, chances are your life is a balancing act. On one hand, there are your responsibilities as a caregiver: scheduling doctor’s appointments,… Read More


Home Care Assistance of Greater Burlington Receives 2018 Best of Home Care® Provider and Employer of Choice Awards

Posted on: February 9, 2018

 Home Care Assistance of Greater Burlington (VT) is recognized for the second consecutive year as one of the top home care agencies in the country based on client and employee satisfaction (Essex… Read More


How to Approach The Home Care Conversation

Posted on: January 31, 2018

If there’s one thing that remains constant throughout life, it is change. We may not recognize changes as they’re happening, but when we look back on memories and past experiences, the differences… Read More


Loneliness and Depression in Seniors and Finding a Solution Through Senior Care

Posted on: January 3, 2018

Communicating with friends and family has never been easier for those in senior care; social media makes sharing our daily lives only a few keystrokes away. Yet, we continue to experience loneliness;… Read More


Winter Safety Tips for Seniors Who Need at Home Care

Posted on: December 27, 2017

Winter brings new hazards and challenges for seniors receiving at home care. The effects of cold weather, winter storms, snow, and ice present a special risk for even the healthiest among us… Read More


Healthy Eating Tips for Senior Diabetics

Posted on: November 13, 2017

One out of every four older adults, 65 years of age or older, is living with type 2 diabetes. If your senior loved one has been diagnosed with this condition, it is… Read More


Transitioning Home from the Hospital

Posted on: October 27, 2017

One of the leading causes of hospital readmission or slow post-hospitalization recovery is the lack of proper support following a hospital discharge. Whether you are transitioning directly home after a hospitalization or… Read More


6 Ways You Can Pay for a Loved One’s Home Care

Posted on: October 9, 2017

At Home Care Assistance we understand a family’s financial considerations when needing home care services for an aging loved one. You want to provide the best care possible, just like they would… Read More


6 Nonfiction Books for Family Caregivers

Posted on: July 24, 2017

Being a caregiver isn’t an easy task. Thankfully, there’s a wealth of literature that provides guidance, advice, and moral support. Here are six nonfiction books that should be on every caregiver’s reading… Read More


How to Enhance Mobility in Aging Adults

Posted on: July 10, 2017

Seniors often experience challenges with mobility that threaten their independence. However, there are many things that can be done to prevent common causes of limited mobility. Family caregivers can include the following… Read More


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