Aging in Place, Home Care, Older Adults, National Physicians Week
Tina Weikert
How At Home Senior Care Works Alongside ...
How At Home Senior Care Works Alongside Physicians to Support Seniors
AHSC clients and families, Caregiver Support, Senior Care, Pain Management
Tina Weikert
Bridging the Gap: How Pain Scales Empower ...

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:

Bridging the Gap: How Pain Scales Empower Seniors and Caregivers
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!
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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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Caregiver Support Techniques for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease

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Caregiver Support Techniques for People Living with Alzheimer's Disease

On September 24th, 2022, At Home Senior Care will be participating in The Walk to End Alzheimer's being held in Rutland. We encourage you to visit https://act.alz.org/site/TR/Walk2022/VTVermont?team_id=740050&pg=team&fr_id=15948 for details on how to support our team. The following is information on how caregivers can help someone living with Alzheimer's Disease in each of its different stages.

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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.

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Five Key Ways To Live A Better Life with Parkinson's Disease

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This April for Parkinson's Awareness month, At Home Senior Care shares the Parkinson's Organization's top five key ways to live a better life with Parkinson's.

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Three Free Printable Saint Patrick's Day Activities for Seniors

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Three Free Printable Saint Patrick's Day Activities for Seniors

The upcoming festive holiday of Saint Patrick’s Day provides plenty of opportunity to celebrate all thing Irish! We’ve rounded up three free printable activities for seniors and their loved ones to use on March 17th, or whenever a wee bit of fun is called for.

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Facing End Of Life Care Options

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Facing End Of Life Care Options

Sometimes life ends unexpectedly. But for many seniors, the end of life comes with warning signs and happens slowly. Although sensitive to discuss, seniors and their caregivers need to understand their options to make informed decisions.

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Heart Health For Seniors

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Heart Health For Seniors

Every February is designated as American Heart Month to encourage a better understanding of heart problems. Learning to recognize symptoms that need immediate medical attention and signs it is time to schedule a doctor's appointment is a great place to begin...

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The Types of Care a Home Care Agency Provides To Seniors

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The Types of Care a Home Care Agency Provides To Seniors

It’s time to become familiar with the services a senior care agency offers. The following is an outline of types of in-home care services to expect from your private duty home care agency.

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3 Techniques For When Decluttering Becomes Necessary

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3 Techniques For When Decluttering Becomes Necessary

Do you have professional outfits clogging up your closet though you retired a decade ago? What about papers? Are your college biology notes co-mingling with your will in a filing cabinet to which you've lost the key? It's time to declutter, and what better month to start than in January, the official "Get Organized" month!

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Senior Gift Giving Ideas 2021

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Senior Gift Giving Ideas 2021

With all the festive store window displays running the length of Main Street and beyond and the many craft shows held this month, the holidays bring about another thought: shopping! Here are some suggestions for useful gifts for seniors!