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 well-being

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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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Tips For Boosting Your Health As You Age

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Tips For Boosting Your Health As You Age

Taking care of our physical health involves staying active, making healthy food choices, getting enough sleep, limiting alcohol intake, and proactively managing our health care. Try these tips from the National Institute of Aging to get started.