The Season of Giving Thanks
In this season of giving thanks, we express our sincere gratitude to those we had the privilege of serving, and to those who helped us make all of it possible. Special thanks to our care team and staff. We appreciate all who went above and beyond what was expected and those who worked extra shifts […]
Highly Recommend Adult Alternative Home Care
Student Review Great place to learn and feel welcome!! I learned at my own pace and Lorraine Arkaifie helped me throughout the course. I highly recommend this school. Hanan T.
We Honor all Veterans on this Veterans Day
Veterans Day originated as “Armistice Day” on Nov. 11, 1919, the first anniversary of the end of World War I. Congress passed a resolution in 1926 making it an annual observance, and it became a national holiday in 1938. On this day, the nation honors military veterans — living and dead — with parades and […]
Why Seniors Should Be Playing Chess
Is your senior complaining about needing something to do? Retirement can be fun, but when a senior can’t move around as much as they used to, it can lead to boredom. Too much boredom can lead to unhappiness and even depression. Have they considered trying a classic game like chess? There are many reasons why […]
How to Handle Stress When Your Senior Only Has a Few Months To Live
Finding out that your mom or dad only has a few months to live can be hard to hear, even when you know it’s inevitable. Dying is a natural part of life, but it can be exceptionally hard to handle and may put the family through much stress. You have many things to take care […]
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
October can feel different for all of us, some wear pink to celebrate, some quietly observe the month, some feel grief, and some feel unseen or misunderstood. But in some way, we all can relate somehow with this awareness in the month of October. Breast cancer mainly occurs in women after 35 years of age. […]
Caregiver of the Month
Adult Alternative Home Care recognizes Vaniola Charles as caregiver of the month for October 2023. Vaniola has shown outstanding performance and dedication to her work. She exceeds standards of attendance, punctuality and dependability. She consistently demonstrates professionalism through appearance, performance and communication. She assumes and follows through on the responsibility for all assignments. We appreciate […]
Five Important Grooming Tips for Seniors
Whether it’s short-term or long-term, having a loved one who is bedridden can involve a lot of work for the caregiver. Those who become bedridden due to an illness or injury need more constant supervision and help in everyday tasks, causing the caregiver to often stop what they are doing to assist the loved one. […]
Caregiver Certification-Home Health Aide
Home Health Aides and personal care aides help people who are disabled, chronically ill, or cognitively impaired, as well as elderly adults who need assistance with activities of daily living. They are responsible for helping with bathing, dressing, grooming, and light housekeeping. HHAs are companions to those who need it most. There are many good […]
Fall Prevention Month–Help Your Senior Loved One Prevent a Fall
September is Fall Prevention Month! Adult Alternative Home Care gave out non-slip socks alongside this witty quote to our referral partners, just to remind them of how effective home care services can be when it comes to fall prevention! The month of September is nationally recognized as Fall Prevention Month and the week of September […]
