Aug 8th, 2011
by Senior Helpers.
The surge of older adults living on their own has spurred a demand today for adult day care programs to assist them. Senior adult day care is ideal for those who have physical or cognitive challenges, but do not require 24-hour supervision. This might include those in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, people who need help taking medicine or older adults who are isolated. The goal is to get the person out of the house and into a safe, supportive group setting.
Varied activities keep senior participants active, social and mentally alert. An adult day program may provide:
- Nutritious meals and snacks
- Health support services (e.g., blood pressure monitoring)
- Social events like holiday parties or sing-a-longs
- Personal care, such as help with toileting
- Recreation and games, including exercise
- Functional assistance and therapy
- Counseling and support groups for caregivers
These senior day care programs may be the best solution for caregivers who do not want to place a loved one in an assisted living facility. Beyond the benefits for the senior, caregivers can get a much-needed break or can care for a relative while holding a job.
To enable your loved one to keep an active lifestyle, call on Senior Helpers STL to assist with transportation for adult day care programs, doctor and salon appointments, shopping trips and more. Our caring home companions can come early or stay late when bringing your loved one to or from adult day care. In addition, we provide additional compassionate in-home care services, including preparing meals, house cleaning and even recreational activities, for the days or hours when your elderly loved one is not at the adult day care and you are not able to be at home with them.
To Arrange for Transportation for Yourself or Elderly Loved One to Adult Day Care Programs, Contact Senior Helpers STL
Call Senior Helpers Locally at: 636-695-3140
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Posted in: Aging Parents at Home, Alzheimer's Care, Caregivers, Help for Seniors with Disabilities, House Cleaning, Medical Transportation Services, Senior Care, Senior Nutrition, Senior activities, St. Louis Caregiver Support, senior transportation.
Jul 26th, 2011
by Senior Helpers.
Today’s St. Louis seniors are remaining healthier and living longer, which has led to a view of independent living for Saint Louis seniors as merely a lifestyle change, not the end of everyday living. The goal of our independent living services at Senior Helpers STL is to help the frail senior remain at home as long as possible, foregoing the sedentary, mind-numbing lifestyle of the sterile, institutional environment of a long-term care facility.
Our assisted, independent living, non-medical companionship from bonded, trained in-home care assistants at Senior Helpers STL is perfect for seniors who need minor assistance with daily activities, but who want to stay active while remaining in their own home. Our compassionate helpers provide a personalized plan that can include meal preparation and cleanup, light housekeeping, laundry and ironing assistance, bathing and dressing assistance and much more for independent seniors.
Today’s seniors do more than play shuffleboard and bridge. To help maintain independent living for the elderly, our companions have their seniors engage in a variety of recreational activities—wellness programs, day trips, nature hikes, gardening, movies, etc. According to the American Council on Exercise, even moderate physical activity can help seniors live not only longer, but have a better quality of life.
If you, your parents or grandparents need daily living assistance, our in-home care services from Senior Helpers STL allows for independent living for St. Louis seniors where seniors can grow old in the comfort of their own home and retain as much independence as possible. We may come to your home as a “stranger,” but because we care so very much about seniors, we quickly become caring companions.
Contact Senior Helpers STL Today to Learn About Our Independent Living for St. Louis Seniors In-Home Assistance and Companion Services
Connect with Senior Helpers STL Locally at: 636-695-3140
Posted in: Aging Parents at Home, Caregivers, Help for Seniors with Disabilities, House Cleaning, Low Impact Exercises, Medical Transportation Services, Senior Activities in St. Charles, Senior Activities in St. Louis, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior activities, St. Louis Caregiver Support, senior transportation.
Jul 14th, 2011
by Senior Helpers.
By choosing affordable, private pay elder care services from Senior Helper STL, you will receive outstanding care from well-trained, upstanding and bonded home care providers, who meet state and local licensing and credentialing requirements. Our in-home care assistants have the option to become Senior Helpers Certified through Senior Helpers University to gain more expertise in their line of work as well. The extensive interview and background check process we conduct seeks out qualified, trustworthy individuals; and we only employ those applicants whom we feel fully confident in sending into the homes of our valued clients.
In our private pay home care program in the St. Louis metropolitan area, most of our clients are “private pay,” which means they or their families submit payment directly to us each pay period. We invoice for our services every two weeks for the prior 2-week period. We can also send the invoice directly to a trusted advisor, appointed guardian, banking operation or long-term care insurance company. Our facility invoices are detailed with the dates and times of service, along with the caregiver who provided care on each day.
Our Private Pay Payment Options Include:
- Check
- Credit Card
- Long-Term-Care (LTC) Insurance
- State and Local Programs
- US Veterans Administration (VA) Benefits
- Quality of Private Pay Eldercare
As part of our private care services, we also participate with Long-Term Care insurance companies, and various state and local programs. And if your loved one is a U.S. veteran, we may be able to help them get benefits for private paid home care from the U.S. Veterans Administration. We would be happy to speak with you about our private pay elder care services for you or your family member(s) from Senior Helpers STL.
Contact Senior Helpers Today to Learn About Our Outstanding Private Pay Elder Care Services
Connect with Senior Helpers STL Locally at: 636-695-3140
Posted in: Aging Parents at Home, Alzheimer's Care, Caregivers, Help for Seniors with Disabilities, House Cleaning, Medical Transportation Services, Senior Care, Senior Nutrition, St. Louis Caregiver Support, senior transportation.
Jul 5th, 2011
by Senior Helpers.
Are you a caregiver needing in-home, senior caregiver help in Saint Charles County? You are not alone. According to the National Alliance on Caregiving, nearly 10 million adult children over the age of 50 care for their aging parents. ‘What to do with Mother or Dad’ becomes an absorbing question for all adult children. The dilemma of how to cope when parents grow increasingly needful is one we at Senior Helpers STL hope to help shed some light on.
A recent study conducted by the non-profit National Alliance for Caregiving and profiled in USA Today says family caregivers often face a “downward spiral of health that worsens as a result of giving care.” The study also found that more than 2.5 million family caregivers isolated in homes across America suffer from depression, stress and rapidly declining health due to putting the needs of loved ones before their own. Caretaking Takes Its Toll – USA Today.
You do not have your own health decline while caring for your elderly loved ones; nor should you feel guilty if you need to ask for help. All senior caregivers seek senior caregiver assistance from Senior Helpers STL sooner or later. We specialize in offering in-home, senior caregiver help to adult children caregivers needing a break or needing to attend to errands or appointments themselves. Whether you want one hour, a day or a weekend off, our professionally trained in-home caregivers provide senior caregiver support and give you the time away you need while providing compassionate and safe care for your elderly loved ones.
Contact Senior Helpers STL Today to Learn About Our In-Home Senior Caregiver Help in Saint Charles County
Call Senior Helpers Locally at: 636-695-3140
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Posted in: Aging Parents at Home, Alzheimer's Care, Caregivers, Help for Seniors with Disabilities, House Cleaning, Medical Transportation Services, Senior Care, Senior Health, Senior Nutrition, St. Louis Caregiver Support, senior transportation.
Jun 29th, 2011
by Senior Helpers.
The 85-and-older population is expected to more than triple between 2008, and 2050, in the United States alone.* This staggering statistic not only proves the growing need for Saint Louis in-home senior care, but also the fact that your elderly loved one(s) may be part of that statistic right now (if not now, definitely in the future), and you may not be prepared to address their needs. According to a survey conducted by Janice Long of USA Today Magazine, “most Baby Boomers lack a plan to care for parents.”
If you are looking for in-home care for the elderly loved one(s) in your life right now, you will find our at home senior care is compassionately provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by our professionally trained and bonded, in-home caregivers at Senior Helpers STL. We are an invaluable resource in helping families eliminate worry, reduce stress and reestablish personal freedom.
From Alzheimer’s and dementia support to respite care and companionship, our Saint Louis, in-home senior care providers are ready to help your senior through any difficult health-related times. In addition, we are there to assist with daily activities for the elderly who are healthy and want to remain independent while living out their days in the comfort of their own home.
If you have older parents, why not consider preparing a contingency plan for their future needs now. If you need us now or in the future, we will be here for you and your elderly loved ones. First incorporated in 2001, Senior Helpers was founded to provide dependable and affordable senior home care. Our motto is: Caring In-Home Companions.
*Source: US Census Bureau, August 14, 2008
Contact Senior Helpers STL Today to Learn about Our Trusted Saint Louis In-Home Senior Care Services
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Posted in: Aging Parents at Home, Alzheimer's Care, Caregivers, Help for Seniors with Disabilities, House Cleaning, Medical Transportation Services, Senior Care, Senior Nutrition, St. Louis Caregiver Support, senior transportation.
Jun 22nd, 2011
by Senior Helpers.
Senior Helpers STL has trained in-home caregivers to help families with a loved one or those diagnosed with dementia. Our professionally trained caregivers in St. Louis can provide home care for seniors with dementia services and support for families in need 24/7.
Dementia describes a broad range of problems that include impairment in thinking and memory. It becomes dementia when the problems interfere with a person’s everyday life, and their ability to do things a person was once able to do without problem. Alzheimer’s disease is a specific form of dementia.
Our dementia home care services for seniors address even the basic needs of caring for someone with dementia, including:
- Health – Our caregivers are trained in providing specific activities for seniors with dementia that keeps them healthy and alert.
- Dressing – Dementia sufferers may find it difficult to dress themselves, so caregivers are trained to accommodate daily living needs.
- Nutrition – Caregivers can help with diet restrictions, so they get the proper nutrition they need through a balanced diet.
- Washing and Bathing – Family care giving can often times be difficult when faced with the intimate needs of bathing.
No matter how much each of us would love to focus our efforts in caring for a loved one with dementia, there will still be times that we will not be able to do so because of our own busy schedules, or lack of knowledge and skills. Care giving for people suffering from dementia can be a challenging and tedious task with round-the-clock requirements. Our trained professionals can alleviate the burdens and offer peace-of-mind to help give families and their loved ones have a greater relationship without the stresses of dementia home care.
Contact Senior Helpers STL Today to Learn About Our Senior Cares Services for Dementia
Call Senior Helpers Locally in St. Louis at: 636-695-3140
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Posted in: Aging Parents at Home, Alzheimer's Care, Caregivers, Help for Seniors with Disabilities, House Cleaning, Medical Transportation Services, Senior Care, Senior Nutrition, St. Louis Caregiver Support, senior transportation.
May 5th, 2011
by Senior Helpers.
Disability is an unpleasant fact of life for many seniors. About 40% of seniors have one or more disabilities. They may need assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.) and home care help for disabled seniors to remain living independently in their homes. Home is, after all, where every senior citizen, disabled or not, wants to be; and our In-Home Care Assistants can help the elderly disabled remain there. Our caring support services are designed to help seniors stay in their own home when circumstances make it difficult to do so without assistance.
Our home care help for disabled seniors helps:
- Temporary and permanently disabled clients who need assistance with activities of daily living after discharge from the hospital or skilled nursing facility.
- Disabled or chronically ill clients who wish to remain at home.
- Provide respite care allowing much-needed rest for family members caring for a loved one.
- Provide assistance for seniors with ambulatory difficulties, but do not require full-time nursing care.
Our employees are screened, bonded, insured and have a criminal background check to ensure that we provide professional and caring service for our clients. We carefully place our caregivers based on the needs of our clients. Our home companions for seniors with disabilities are trained specially in communicating with seniors who have Alzheimer’s, dementia, hearing loss, Aphasia and other senior disabilities, which ensures a higher level of care for our clients.
We believe the elderly disabled should be able to live in security and dignity in their own homes for the long term. That is why we provide a variety of disability home care services that include everyday tasks that dignify each individual, such as: going to the store and other shopping, running errands, taking out the trash, reminding seniors to take medications, preparing a simple meal, basic housekeeping chores, or providing transportation to doctor’s appointments or social activities. We also supply the needed tools to help extend the senior’s independent living while supporting their physical and mental well-being. At Senior Helpers STL, we compassionately offer our home care help and expertise in providing outstanding care to promote the highest lifestyle for you or your senior with disabilities in the St. Louis, Missouri, metropolitan area including St. Louis, St. Charles, Chesterfield, Troy, St. Peters, O’Fallon, and other communities.
Call Senior Helpers STL Locally at: 636-695-3140
www.seniorcare-stl.com
Posted in: Aging Parents at Home, Alzheimer's Care, Caregivers, Fall Prevention, Help for Seniors with Disabilities, House Cleaning, Medical Transportation Services, Senior Care, Senior Nutrition, St. Louis Caregiver Support, senior transportation.
Mar 28th, 2011
by Senior Helpers.
Spring is a great time of year to think about taking stock of the overall safety of your loved one’s home. Here is a task checklist of Spring-cleaning help for seniors in your life that will enable your senior, or disabled loved ones, to maintain their independence better and ensure safety in their own home or apartment.
Spring Cleaning Help Checklist for Seniors and Caregivers
- Take stock of the medicine cabinet, as suggested by Medical News Today. Check all items for expiration dates. Are the medications stored in their own containers? Are they stored in a cool, dry place? Discard any unused medications.
- Replace the batteries in all smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Run a test to ensure they are working properly.
- Check to make sure the home has a fire extinguisher that has been inspected within the past year. Offer a brief instruction on using the device. Even if you think your loved one might not remember, it’s wise to keep a fire extinguisher in an obvious location easily accessible to friends, relatives or neighbors.
- Clean up clutter. Clutter increases the risk for falls, fire and other problems such as insects or rodents. Remove unnecessary furniture that obstructs the traffic flow, organize cabinets so that the most frequently used items are easily accessible, and throw away any old items from the pantry, refrigerator, closets, basement, or attic that are out of date or never used.
- Create an emergency plan. Set the speed dial on the phone for emergency contacts. Appoint a neighbor as an emergency backup. If your loved one lives in a senior apartment complex, find a friendly neighbor and implement the buddy system; they should each keep an eye out for problems and have contact information for one another’s emergency contacts.
Spring Cleaning Means Repetitive Lifting – Get Help for Your Seniors
Spring house cleaning for seniors often means lifting heavy items, repetitive movements, and stress on the upper body, which leads to injuries for one-third of all seniors in the United States, according to the Home Safety Council. If you or your loved ones need help with cleaning services for the elderly, contact Senior Helpers STL. We have experienced Home Helpers and Caregivers who can easily help the elderly with their spring-cleaning chores.
Call Senior Helpers STL Locally at: 636-695-3140
www.seniorcare-stl.com
Posted in: Aging Parents at Home, Caregivers, Fall Prevention, Help for Seniors with Disabilities, House Cleaning, Senior Care, St. Louis Caregiver Support.
Jan 26th, 2011
by Senior Helpers.
If you are taking care of an aging parent in your home or at their home, you may want to consider following a few of these helpful tips. Being a caretaker for someone who is elderly, especially a parent can almost feel unnatural. The tables are turned and you can easily fall into the trap of treating your aging parent like a child. And they are not children! They have their dignity and they deserve your full respect. So please remember to make them feel important.
Aging Parent Care Tips
1. Ask what your parent wants to eat. Don’t just serve whatever you feel like serving. Ask for a grocery list and buy the foods that he or she wants.
2. Ask your parent how he or she feels. Listen to them complain about their aches and pains. Let them complain all they want. You don’t need to cure them, you just need to listen.
3. Play games with your elderly parent–card games, dice games, board games…keep them thinking!
4. Take them on rides on nice days. Ask them where they would like to go. A trip to the cemetery, visiting acquaintances or a ride in the country is actually both comforting and exhilarating for your aging parent.
5. Give them their own space as much as possible. Give them their own room with a TV, phone, etc. If you can’t do that, at least make sure they have a chair that belongs to them–and only them–and put it near a window with a little table that holds their books, sewing, glasses, or other personal items. Just give them some space that is their own.
6. Offer to read to them. Or get them some books on tape. Or let them listen to the radio. Or get your kids to sing to them.
7. Ask for their advice! They love knowing that you care about their opinion. Ask for their advice and listen to what they say! They are usually right!
And don’t forget, taking care of an aging parent can be rewarding in so many ways that you may not fully appreciate the task until later in your own life.
Contact Senior Helpers in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Learn About Our Local Senior Companion Services
Call Senior Helpers in Saint Louis, MO, at: (636) 695-3140
Posted in: Aging Parents at Home, Caregivers, Senior Care, St. Louis Caregiver Support.
Jan 24th, 2011
by Senior Helpers.
Studies have shown that, in contrast to a stay at a rehabilitation center or nursing home, the elderly are happier and tend to heal faster in the familiar comfort of their own home. Senior Helpers STL can provide a living assistance companion for the elderly to enable them to stay in their own home. All personnel are experienced, bonded, and carefully screened, and screening includes employment, character, and criminal background checks. Full-time, part-time, hourly and live-in services are available; and we can schedule someone to be with your loved one during the day and/or night, so they are never alone.
We will create a care plan from the initial assessment and it will followed by our caring companions. The plan will guide the caregiver to maintain a consistent routine and include all the necessary activities for healthy aging. The senior care plan should contain a list of the senior’s medical conditions, medications, medical doctors, pharmacies, and other care providers; as well as information regarding nutrition, health and hygiene, daily routine, vital signs, physical and mental activities and household cleaning.
Senior Care Plan
Living Assistance Services in St. Louis Include:
- Meal Preparation
- Shopping
- Light Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Activity and Appointment Assistance
- Transportation
- Medication Reminders
- Exercise Assistance
Part of living a full life is having the senior continue doing the things they like to do as well as try new things. We help by reading, playing games and other recreational activities including taking clients to senior centers, parks, salons, movies, museums, fairs and more.
Activities to Help Stay Focused
Our companions for the elderly offer skill, compassion, understanding, and reliability to the elderly client’s life. These qualities produce good homecare; and it is good homecare that helps the elderly and family cope with the challenges that illness, disability, and aging present. Our clients repeatedly exclaim, “You have sent us the perfect person.”
Contact Senior Helpers in St. Louis Today to Learn About Our Living Assistance Companion Services for Your Elderly Loved One
Call Senior Helpers in the St. Louis Metro at: 636-695-3140
Posted in: Aging Parents at Home, Caregivers, Senior activities, St. Louis Caregiver Support.
