At At Home Senior Care, we recognize the importance of open communication and effective tools to assess pain, particularly for the seniors we serve. By working closely with our clients and their families, we use various pain assessment scales to help identify and address discomfort. Here are four commonly used pain scales:
At Home for the Holidays: Support for Family Caregivers
Five Steps to Planning a Dementia-Friendly Garden
A garden is a paradise for all the senses! The taste of a sun-warmed tomato, the cool feel of a watering can, the floral smell of roses, the view of a lush, green plant against a turquoise sky: so many pleasures for the home gardener and the sensory support it provides, a wonderfully satisfying space for people living with dementia too.
What is Respite Care?
Three Safe Driving Tips for Seniors
Eclipse Tips for Caregivers
A Tasty Recipe to Celebrate National Nutrition Month
Ways to E.A.S.E. Loneliness this Winter
Fall Prevention: Steps to Reduce the Risk of Falls in the Home
Aging In Place Tips for Safe and Accessible Homes
Suggestions for Coping with Caregiver Stress
Maintain A Healthy Heart with These Five Steps
Gratitude for Good Health in Five Ways
Light Up the Ice on 12/19/22
This Monday will be the darkest day of the year, but the Alzheimer's Association: Vermont Chapter is bringing light to the night in remembrance of those affected by Alzheimer's disease
"Light Up the Ice" on 12/19 6pm at Spartan Arena. No registration is required. $5 to skate and $5 to rent. Learn more: https://www.alz.org/vermont/events/the-longest-night-rutland.
Cold Weather Safety Tips for Older Adults
Experiencing winter in Vermont is a beautiful yet cold endeavor. All of us feel a chill during the winter, but as we age, changes in our bodies can cause us to lose heat faster and make it harder to be aware of getting cold. When a chill inevitably sets in, it can quickly become a dangerous problem, such as hypothermia. Here are some tips from At Home Senior Care for keeping warm and safe this winter: