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Understanding Hospice Care and the Role of In-Home Assistance
October 22, 2024 Life Planning | Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Hospice care offers people with terminal illness and their caregivers compassionate comfort care alongside emotional and spiritual support. Right at Home Northwest Houston explores the benefits of hospice care and how it provides support to families.
Senior African-American woman pointing to a Band-Aid from a vaccination with a smile. Senior African-American woman pointing to a Band-Aid from a vaccination with a smile.

Safeguarding Seniors Through Immunizations
October 08, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Older adults should consider several vaccines to help prevent illnesses, especially because the immune system can weaken with age. Right at Home Northwest Houston lists some commonly recommended vaccines for older adults.
Senior female client and female Right at Home caregiver walking outside arm in arm Senior female client and female Right at Home caregiver walking outside arm in arm

How Dementia Increases the Risk for Falls
September 24, 2024 Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support | Health & Safety
Is your senior loved one living with dementia? Their risk of falls might be higher due to changes in balance, cognitive function, and perception. Right at Home Northwest Houston provides tips on how to create a safer environment for our loved ones.
Female Right at Home caregiver supervising a senior female client sort out medication for the week into a planner Female Right at Home caregiver supervising a senior female client sort out medication for the week into a planner

Polypharmacy and Older Adults
September 10, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Health & Safety
Polypharmacy is the practice of taking more than four or five medications regularly. The more medications a person takes, the risk of complications and side effects increases. Right at Home Northwest Houston looks into deprescribing to help reduce a patient's risk.
senior man pointing to a piece of technology, showing younger man something senior man pointing to a piece of technology, showing younger man something

Overcoming Ageism in Everyday Life
August 27, 2024 Family & Loved Ones
Ageism affects us all, but we can combat it! Check out Right at Home Northwest Houston's latest blog to learn about overcoming ageism in everyday life through practical strategies like education, activities, and advocacy.
senior female client in a wheelchair smiling with female caregiver senior female client in a wheelchair smiling with female caregiver

Empowering Older Adults at the Doctor’s Office
August 13, 2024 Family & Loved Ones | Life Planning | Caregiving
We all need to take an active role in our own health care. But some factors make it more difficult for older adults to be proactive at the doctor’s office. Right at Home Northwest Houston looks at ways to empower older adults at the doctor's office through effective patient advocacy.
A female Right at Home caregiver is handing a senior male client a bottle of soda. The man is sitting in a wheelchair. A female Right at Home caregiver is handing a senior male client a bottle of soda. The man is sitting in a wheelchair.

Stay Hydrated, Stay Healthy
July 23, 2024 Health & Safety | Family & Loved Ones
Staying hydrated is essential for everyone, but it’s especially important for older adults. Right at Home Northwest Houston provides tips on how to ensure seniors can get enough fluids to avoid dehydration.
A female Right at Home caregiver helps a senior female client with a flower arrangement in the kitchen A female Right at Home caregiver helps a senior female client with a flower arrangement in the kitchen

Why Right at Home is the Right Choice
July 09, 2024 Life Planning | Family & Loved Ones
Deciding on in-home care for yourself or a loved one is a big step. With so many options out there, it can be tough to know where to start. We're happy to explain why Right at Home Northwest Houston is the Right Choice.
A female caregiver is helping a senior female retrieve pills from a pill box, while the senior female is sitting down in a chair. A female caregiver is helping a senior female retrieve pills from a pill box, while the senior female is sitting down in a chair.

Dementia Home Safety
June 25, 2024 Alzheimer's & Dementia Care Support | Life Planning | Caregiving
When someone is diagnosed with dementia, certain home modifications can help prevent injuries. Right at Home Northwest Houston provides tips to make home a safer place for a senior with dementia.
A female Right at Home caregiver helping prepare sandwiches at a kitchen counter while senior female client watches with a coffee. A female Right at Home caregiver helping prepare sandwiches at a kitchen counter while senior female client watches with a coffee.

Promoting Senior Independence
June 11, 2024 Life Planning | Caregiving
Older adults sometimes find themselves wanting to continue living at home, but they need some help with day-to-day tasks. Professional, in-home caregivers can help seniors maintain the independence and autonomy they enjoy.
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