AHSC clients and families, elder care support, Vermont caregiving
Tina Weikert
At Home for the Holidays: Support for Family ...

This holiday season, let At Home Senior Care help you create a care plan that brings comfort and joy to your senior loved ones. Whether your loved one needs a little extra support or 24/7 care, we’re here to make your holidays truly feel like home.

At Home for the Holidays: Support for Family Caregivers
caregiver stress, Caregiver Support, Vermont caregiving
Tina Weikert
Four Ways to Combat Caregiver Stress

We can better understand stressors when we track our trigger points: common triggers are limited downtime, emotional or physical exhaustion, lack of sleep, and lack of support. Once a caregiver has a better understanding of what is causing the stress, he or she can customize a plan to relieve it.

Four Ways to Combat Caregiver Stress
senior well-being, National Senior Citizens
Tina Weikert
August 21 Marks National Senior Citizens Day!

August 21 marks National Senior Citizens Day, a special occasion dedicated to honoring and appreciating the senior members of our community.

August 21 Marks National Senior Citizens Day!
AHSC clients and families, Aging in Place, Dementia Care, Home Care, Memory loss, senior support, senior well-being, Summer, Vermont caregiving
Tina Weikert
Five Steps to Planning a Dementia-Friendly ...

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.

Five Steps to Planning a Dementia-Friendly Garden
caregiver stress, Adult Children, AHSC clients and families, Caregiver Support, Older Adults, private duty home care, senior support
Tina Weikert
What is Respite Care?

Home care agencies like ours are here to serve seniors, but we're equally dedicated to supporting their family members. This is called respite care, a home care service which provides temporary breaks for family caregivers.

What is Respite Care?

AHSC clients and families

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At Home for the Holidays: Support for Family Caregivers

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At Home for the Holidays: Support for Family Caregivers

This holiday season, let At Home Senior Care help you create a care plan that brings comfort and joy to your senior loved ones. Whether your loved one needs a little extra support or 24/7 care, we’re here to make your holidays truly feel like home.

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Five Steps to Planning a Dementia-Friendly Garden

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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.

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What is Respite Care?

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What is Respite Care?

Home care agencies like ours are here to serve seniors, but we're equally dedicated to supporting their family members. This is called respite care, a home care service which provides temporary breaks for family caregivers.

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Eclipse Tips for Caregivers

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Eclipse Tips for Caregivers

The 2024 Solar Eclipse has arrived, and Vermont is positioned for excellent viewing! We’ve compiled eclipse information and resources here to help caregivers, clients, and our AHSC Community to experience this phenomenal event in a way that suits everyone’s needs.

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Fall Prevention: Steps to Reduce the Risk of Falls in the Home

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Fall Prevention: Steps to Reduce the Risk of Falls in the Home

September is Fall Prevention Month. According to the National Institute on Aging, the risk of falling increases with age and more than one in four people age 65 years or older fall each year. The following are steps seniors and their families can follow to reduce the risk of falls in the home.

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Aging In Place Tips for Safe and Accessible Homes

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Aging In Place Tips for Safe and Accessible Homes

Many older adults want to age in place (stay in their homes as they get older) but may have concerns about safety getting around or other daily activities. Here are some tips on making senior’s homes safe and accessible .

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Suggestions for Coping with Caregiver Stress

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Suggestions for Coping with Caregiver Stress

 Stress Awareness Month has been recognized every April since 1992.  Learning to cope with our stress and finding healthy ways to deal with our circumstances can help augment our lives' positive outcomes; this year more than ever, decreasing our stress is essential!  

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Maintain A Healthy Heart with These Five Steps

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Maintain A Healthy Heart with These Five Steps

February is decorated with a cascade of hearts. From Valentine's Day to American Heart Health Month, the focus is on hearts of all shapes and sizes. What's the best kind of heart? A healthy one!

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Gratitude for Good Health in Five Ways

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Gratitude for Good Health in Five Ways

     There is a proven link between improved health and mood because of a gratitude practice, especially in older adults. Give yourself, and others, the gift of gratitude this holiday season! Here are five ways to incorporate more gratitude into our lives:

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Light Up the Ice on 12/19/22

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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.

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Cold Weather Safety Tips for Older Adults

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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:

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November is National Family Caregivers Month

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November is National Family Caregivers Month

“During National Family Caregivers Month, we recognize the love and sacrifice of more than 50 million Americans providing crucial care and medical assistance to parents, children, siblings, and other loved ones, ensuring their health and dignity.”

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Summer Outdoor Activities for Seniors

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Summer Outdoor Activities for Seniors

Vermont has had some steamy days this summer, but our weather of late has been fantastic! With health and safety in mind, these waning days of summer are a great time for seniors and their caregivers to enjoy being outdoors.

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Support for Caregivers of Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer's Disease

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Support for Caregivers of Loved Ones Living with Alzheimer's Disease

June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness month. As we pay tribute to our loved ones impacted by cognitive issues, At Home Senior Care advocates that we should also be thinking of the family caregivers caring for these loved ones.

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There's No Place Like Home: Hiring A Home Care Agency

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There's No Place Like Home: Hiring A Home Care Agency

When there are concerns about a senior loved one's safety, health, or ability to complete tasks independently, it's time to consider hiring a home care agency.