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Thrive at Home with Thrive USA’s Comprehensive Home Care Services
As we age, many of us start to need a little extra help with daily tasks and personal care to maintain our independence and quality of life at home. At Thrive USA Home Care, we understand how important it is to receive care in the comfort and familiarity of your own home. That’s why we offer a wide range of in-home care services tailored to your unique needs. Whether you need short-term assistance while recovering from an illness or injury, ongoing care to age in place safely, or just a helping hand with household tasks and transportation, our compassionate caregivers…
Maximizing Quality of Life though In-Home Care
As life brings more health challenges, remaining in our own homes becomes so meaningful. Familiar spaces and routines preserve independence and quality of life. Thrive USA Homecare in Maryland understands this. Their personalized in-home care services help seniors and folks with disabilities stay happily in their homes. Tailored Care Plans to Meet Your Unique Needs Thrive USA Homecare doesn’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Their caregivers take time to understand each individual’s needs, from meal prep to bathing to medical care. Then we craft customized plans to maximize comfort and independence. The focus is on providing genuine compassion in whatever ways…
What is Positive Aging and Strategies to Enjoy your Golden Years
Since 1950, human life expectancy has increased by more than 20 years. There are more people above the age of 80 and 90 than ever before. It has introduced a new challenge: caring for the elderly, from their housing and healthcare needs. Growing old purposefully, constructively, and gracefully is where the power of positive aging lies. It is more important to have a good quality of life in old age than to appear “ageless.” It entails being helpful to others and relying as little as possible on others for activities of daily living (ADL). Positive aging is one way older…
What You Should Know About the COVID Vaccine for Seniors
Adults over age 65 have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. According to the CDC, seniors are more likely to need care and support if they contract the virus than people 18 to 29 years of age. Here’s what you need to know about getting the vaccine to help protect older loved ones. Key Points for A Covid Vaccine The CDC recommends that people, particularly seniors, get vaccinated against COVID-19. Vaccines are administered, predominantly through local and state health agencies. After you receive the COVID-19 vaccine, continue to protect yourself and others from virus transmission and spread. Is the Vaccine Safe? …
5 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BECOMING YOUR PARENTS CAREGIVER
Every year, more than 43 million Americans provide unpaid care to a family member, usually a parent. Most seniors prefer to age at home, but as they get older and experience deteriorating health, they may need special care at home. In many cases, their children decide to step in and become the caregivers. Serving as a caregiver to a member of the family is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do. It allows you to spend time with your loved one and gives the chance to ensure that they receive the best possible quality of care. If you…
7 Tips to Manage Family Caregiver Stress
We’ve always been advised to reduce stress in our lives. Stress increases the risk of heart failure, insomnia, diabetes, cardiovascular illness, sleep disorders, and a number of other health problems. But can you remember a more difficult and stressful time that what we are experiencing with the COVID-19 crisis? For several, handling stress is more difficult than ever. Below are a few things that we should do to reduce our stress during this unprecedented time. Be realistic– Know your limits when it comes to the amount and type of care you can provide. Set realist caregiving goals to accomplish, and…
4 Safety Tips for Seniors as Maryland Reopens
Communities around the country are beginning to rebound since COVID-19 ‘s initial outbreak, and many people are enjoying the ability to dine at a restaurant, get a haircut or visit with friends and relatives. While many are ready to resume living normally, it is necessary to understand the potential risks of COVID-19 and how to reduce the chance of spreading infection. For those at a higher risk of illness due to age or long-term health problems, it’s important to take action to reduce the risk of getting sick. We have compiled some safety tips for seniors and caregivers to keep…
Survive with Your Sanity – Simple Gifts to Streamline Your Holidays
Gift-giving is one of the most exciting and joyous parts of the holiday season. Regardless of what type of festivities you and your loved ones enjoy, the giving of gifts is likely to be part of it. However, for many seniors, this is one of the most stressful parts of the holidays. With a limited income and many other expenses, giving gifts to loved ones can make the holidays in your golden years feel more like something to survive than a time to thrive. Here are a few tips to turn the tide on that feeling: Store-Bought is Fine Famous…
National Immunization Awareness Month – Perfect for Senior Vaccination Check-Ups
August is National Immunization Awareness Month. With so much misinformation currently being spread about vaccinations, this month is an important one for health care providers and families. As children, teens, and adults head back to school for the fall semester, accurate information about immunization is crucial for ensuring public health. But what about vaccinations for seniors? Oftentimes, this demographic is overlooked when efforts are being made to share information about immunizations. However, immunizations are not only still available for those in their senior years – they are extremely important! Here’s what you need to know about vaccines for seniors: Annual…
Why You Should Expect More from Your Home Health Care Provider
Many times, families, who choose to partner with a home health care provider, believe that doing so means settling for less than they hoped for. They fear that they or their loved one will receive less than the standard of care they need or be forced to pay exorbitant prices for the kind of care they expect. In 2019, it’s time to start expecting more from home health care providers. Here are a few things your ideal provider should offer. Otherwise, it’s time to look for a new one this year: Genuine, Personable Care One of the biggest problems many…