Perspectives

  June is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month so it is a fitting time to show support to the more than 55 million people worldwide living with Alzheimer’s or another dementia. There are lots of ways to spread awareness and show support that will help individuals, families, and communities.  Below [...]

  One of the most vital roles a caregiver plays in their clients’ lives is helping with their mental health, something many might not even realize they are doing. Caregivers help seniors in so many ways and have a huge impact on their daily life. Even the smallest things caregivers [...]

April is Stress Awareness Month. This is a time to bring awareness to an emotion we have all felt. Stress is your body’s reaction to the pressures of everyday life. It is natural to feel stress at times but it’s important to find healthy, manageable ways to deal with stress. [...]

March is National Nutrition Month, it’s a time for seniors to celebrate the vital role food plays in our bodies. It’s important to bring awareness to making mindful food choices and develop better eating habits. Making a change in your diet may seem intimidating, but we have some helpful tips [...]

Traditionally February is the month of love and all things heart related. Coincidentally February is also American Heart Month. This is a great time for seniors to commit to a healthy lifestyle and make changes that can lead to better heart health. It’s never too late to make a change [...]

Charter Oak Home Care announced today that it has received both the 2023 Best of Home Care® – Provider of Choice and Employer of Choice Awards from HCP. These awards are granted only to the top-ranking home care providers, based on client and employee satisfaction scores gathered by HCP. Charter [...]

During these winter months seasonal depression is in full swing for many people. It may be harder for seniors to stay active and engaged while the weather is cold and dreary.  The trick is finding the best indoor activities to keep older adults in high spirits.  Instead of hibernating this [...]

  It’s that time of year again, when the temperature drops and the snow starts. As cold weather approaches, you may be looking forward to winter activities and celebrating the holidays with your loved ones. As it gets colder outside, seniors are more at risk for winter-related injuries, and health [...]

  Long term care services can help seniors maximize their independence and ability to function at a time when they are unable to be fully independent.  According to a recent study, the need for Long Term Care (LTC) services represents one of the greatest financial risks facing seniors during retirement.  [...]

Dementia is an umbrella term for a range of conditions that involve loss of cognitive functioning. Alzheimer’s is the most common type of dementia. A buildup of plaque and tangles in the brain causes memory loss and cognitive decline. There is currently no cure but there are a variety of [...]