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?
Aging in Place, celebrate, Older Adults
Tina Weikert
Powered By Connection

Improving our clients' quality of life through our services gives us a profound sense of purpose and gratitude. Our senior clients are wonderful human beings! They

Powered By Connection

senior safety

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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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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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Mobility Aids For Seniors

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Mobility Aids For Seniors

Mobility aids are important tools for seniors who need them because they allow for safe independence when they have trouble with mobility and stability.

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Safe Halloween Planning For Caregivers And Their Loved Ones During The Pandemic

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Safe Halloween Planning For Caregivers And Their Loved Ones During The Pandemic

This year, Halloween will create a lot more toil and trouble in our lives to keep it healthy and safe for all, but it is possible to pull off a boo-tiful Halloween during this pandemic.

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Reduce Senior Fall Risks With A Home Safety Check

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Reduce Senior Fall Risks With A Home Safety Check

A fall is often the top reason independent seniors lose their mobility and begin to fade from good health. Perils in a home add up over time and increase the risk of accidents, but while a fall is unpredictable, regular home safety checks help lower the odds and keep seniors safe.