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Jun 14

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How Home Care Promotes Senior Independence

As we get older, it’s normal to begin to struggle with difficulties with daily activities, like showering, dressing, fixing meals, and even driving a vehicle. This can lead to concerns that we may need to give up not only our autonomy, but our home on top of that. Yet there... read more →

June 14, 2021
Home Care, Senior Care

May 27

Studies Show That Being Social Has Health Benefits for Seniors

Most of us know that socializing with others improves health and wellbeing. It keeps us connected to other people’s experiences, beliefs, challenges, humor, viewpoints, and various other human occurrences. Now, however, scientific studies are showing that being social has health benefits, especially for seniors, and can actually improve mental health.... read more →

May 27, 2021
Caregiving, Senior Health, Seniors Staying Social, Wellness

May 12

Discover the Benefits of Music for Seniors with Dementia

These days, music is more widely accessible than ever before. For people who carry smartphones or tablets with them everywhere they go, hundreds of thousands – if not tens of millions of musical selections – are merely a few touches or finger swipes away. If you're a family caregiver, your... read more →

May 12, 2021
Dementia, Senior Care, Senior Health

Apr 27

What Is Respite Care and How Can It Support a Caregiver You Know?

Fulfilling the care needs of an elderly or disabled loved one is a physically, psychologically, and emotionally demanding undertaking, and it’s important for family caregivers to take regular breaks to rest and relax. Respite care provides relief from the day-to-day responsibilities of caregiving, enabling family caregivers to also care for... read more →

April 27, 2021
Caregiver, Caregiving, Respite Care, Sandwich Generation, Senior Care, Senior Health

Apr 15

Is it Caregiver Stress or Burnout? Here’s How to Tell the Difference

Caregiving for an aging loved one, though incredibly fulfilling, can also include an elevated amount of caregiver stress. The full-time pressure of addressing a loved one’s care needs can very quickly intensify to become caregiver burnout – a dangerous concern that can result in a loss of patience and emotionally... read more →

April 15, 2021
Caregiver, Caregiving, Respite Care, Sandwich Generation, Senior Care

Mar 23

Effraim Home Care Receives 2021 Best of Home Care® Provider of Choice Award

Effraim Home Care has received the 2021 Best of Home Care® Provider of Choice Award from Home Care Pulse, a leading third-party satisfaction measurement and quality improvement firm. The Provider of Choice Award is based on client satisfaction ratings collected from telephone interviews conducted by Home Care Pulse, and places... read more →

March 23, 2021
Caregiving, Elder Care, Home Care, Respite Care, Senior Care

Mar 19

For a top-notch MS caregiver, call Effraim Home Care.

The Benefits of a Professional MS Caregiver

As Jane Austen once said, “There is nothing like staying at home for real comfort.” And for those with a chronic illness, like multiple sclerosis (MS), remaining as comfortable as possible, and, as safe as possible, is essential. (more…)

March 19, 2021
Home Care, Senior Care, Senior Health, Wellness

How Home Care Promotes Senior Independence

Discover the Benefits of Music for Seniors with Dementia

What Is Respite Care and How Can It Support a Caregiver You Know?

Is it Caregiver Stress or Burnout? Here’s How to Tell the Difference

Effraim Home Care Receives 2021 Best of Home Care® Provider of Choice Award

The Benefits of a Professional MS Caregiver

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