A home should be a safe sanctuary of comfort and security. However, 60% of incidents of senior adult falls occur within the home. As aging adults lose their mobility, experience changes in vision and hearing, and lose balance due to medical conditions, the risk of falls and injury increases.

Nearly 65% of adults over the age of 65 in the United States live with pain, and 35% of adults live with chronic pain.

The responsibility of knowing that your loved one is relying on you, the exhaustion at the thought of everything you need to do in a day, and the guilt eating at you that you aren’t doing enough - caregiver burnout is real.

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 14% of adults aged 60 and over live with a mental health condition. Mental health encompasses emotional, psychological, and social well-being, and can change throughout an individual’s life.

In 2024, there will be nearly 7 million Americans over the age of 65 living with Alzheimer’s disease. It can be a unique challenge for every member of the family when a loved one develops Alzheimer’s. Below are some of the ways that an in-home caregiver can provide professional assistance. 

Being a family caregiver for an aging loved one can be a full-time job, especially when your loved one has dementia. You may have watched your aging parent go from living almost independently to needing assistance with daily tasks such as personal hygiene and safely moving from room to room as their condition worsens. It’s perfectly normal to feel overwhelmed about your aging loved one’s caregiving. It may be time to turn to the help of a professional, in-home caregiver to meet your ...

When it comes to an aging parent, safety is your family’s top priority. As your loved one ages, their needs will change, and they may require additional assistance with their activities of daily living to keep them safe.

Going to the grocery store for a healthy recipe, meeting friends at a nearby restaurant, getting to an important appointment with your healthcare provider - transportation is an essential part of everyday life that many people take for granted.

Discover the value of professional in-home care for seniors with HomeSpark. Our services promote independence, combat loneliness, assist with daily tasks, offer respite care, and alleviate caregiver burnout.

Falls are common as we age. Assess, assist, and prevent falls with our tips. Consider in-home care for safety and assistance. Contact HomeSpark for non-medical care options.