The Aging Eye: Tips for Maintaining Optimal Vision Health
From lifestyle adjustments to dietary considerations, discover valuable tips and strategies to maintain optimal vision health as you age.
Welcoming Julie Kefi: Enhancing Care and Community at Assisting Hands Home Care
We warmly welcome Julie Kefi to the Assisting Hands Home Care family and anticipate her positive impact in enhancing our clients' lives.
Linking Social Life to Longer Life: The Science Behind Socialization and Health in Seniors
Understand how socialization contributes to a longer, healthier life for seniors and how you can help them stay social as they age!
Understanding Your Clients: Emotional Intelligence in Caregiving
Let’s take a look at the value of emotional intelligence as well as practical strategies to work on it for more effective and compassionate caregiving.
Connecting Virtually and In-Person | JF and CS Memory Cafe in Waltham
We're thrilled to announce an exciting expansion of our JF and CS Memory Cafe. Since shifting to virtual programming in 2020, we've had the pleasure of welcoming participants from all corners, coming together over Zoom to share stories, laughter, and connections. While we've been delighted to resume in-person events, we're committed to ensuring that everyone can participate, regardless of their location.
Care Conversations: Making Decisions Together with Your Aging Loved Ones
Important. Finding the right time to discuss such a sensitive topic with aging loved ones can be challenging for family caregivers. However, it is essential to have a conversation about senior care to ensure your loved ones can maintain their independence and quality of life as the aging process continues. Read on to explore valuable tips and strategies when making crucial senior care decisions that involve aging loved ones.
Planning Ahead: The Role of Long-Term Care Insurance
Like other communities, most seniors in Lexington want to age in place in their current homes for as long as possible. While that’s an admirable goal, roughly half will require long-term care during their lifetimes. As a result, paying for long-term care is an essential topic every senior should consider. As one payment option, long-term care insurance helps individuals plan for the financial costs associated with senior care. Read on to learn more about long-term care insurance and whether it’s the right choice for you.
The Caregiver’s Toolkit: Resources for Success in the Caregiving Field
There are approximately five million professional caregivers in the U.S., with more joining the ranks every day. In the ever-evolving landscape of the caregiving field, caregivers in a community like Lexington must take advantage of available tools and education opportunities to successfully navigate the challenges of their profession. Whether new to the caregiving field or a seasoned veteran, what follows are essential resources that can help you thrive in your role as a professional caregiver.
Easing the Transition: Helping Clients Adjust to New Care Arrangements
Adjusting to professional senior home care services can be hard for some. Learn how to make new care arrangements more comfortable and less stressful for your clients.
JF&CS In-Person Memory Café, Friday, July 12th in Waltham
Join us for our next Jewish Family & Children Service Memory Café on Friday, July 12th, from 10:00 a.m. to noon as we discover the art of sand sculpting!
