It can be difficult to see your aging parents have difficulty completing tasks that they once did with ease. Taking care of the dishes after dinner, driving to an appointment, and keeping up with their personal hygiene have become daunting tasks as their mobility and health decline. You don’t mind helping them more as they age, but you can’t help but wonder when you need to talk about bringing in a professional caregiver. Below are some common signs to look for.

Your day begins with packing school lunches before anyone else is awake and ends with rushing from your aging mother's house to the soccer practice pickup line. It’s only when your head hits the pillow that you realize, yet again, you forgot to eat dinner.

You want what’s best for your aging loved one - and finding the right in-home caregiver to help them age safely in the comfort of their own home is no exception. At HomeSpark, we understand that the decision to bring a caregiver into your family’s home is not taken lightly. Below is our professional advice for choosing the best in-home caregiver to enhance your loved one’s quality of life. 

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.

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.

When is it time to hire an in-home caretaker for aging parents? Look for signs like difficulty with daily tasks, high fall risk, and changes in personality. HomeSpark offers non-medical caregivers for assistance, safety, and companionship. Contact HomeSpark for more information.

53 million American adults are currently caring for aging family members, facing many challenges such as stress and burnout. Respite care is a solution that emphasizes the benefits for caregivers' well-being.

No one wants to think about the day that their parents will reach an age in which they can no longer care for themselves. It’s a difficult transition that many adult children face, but one that can be made more smoothly when you take time to consider your options before the time comes to decide.

The threat of fire is very dangerous for many aging adults. Fortunately, there are preventative steps you can take to keep your loved one in in-home care safe. We share our fire safety tips for caregivers and what to do in the event of a fire.

The new year is a symbol of a fresh start. For families with aging loved ones, the blank slate of the new year is a wonderful opportunity to reflect on the past year, re-evaluate priorities, and set intentions. At HomeSpark, our resolution every year is to help you make the best possible choice for you and your loved one.