Now offering CHHA training
WHAT IS A HOME HEALTH AIDE? A home health aide (HHA) is someone who is qualified through formal training, to perform personal care needs and home management. The job of an HHA is to maintain their client’s personal comfort and a safe, clean environment. WHY BECOME A HOME HEALTH AIDE? Home health aides change lives! […]
International Self Care Day
Self-care is more than a beauty regimen or an external thing you do. International Self-Care Day is celebrated on July 24. It stresses the importance of self-care as the cornerstone of wellness. On this day, individuals throughout the world are encouraged to make self-care a part of their everyday routines and turn it into a […]
Tips For Seniors to Maintain Good Health
Seniors need to take care of their health to enjoy a great quality of life. Unfortunately, while they want to make healthy lifestyle choices, they might not know how. With companion care at home, seniors gain the confidence and direction to improve their outlook and learn vital skills to continue living independently. The following are […]
Bingo at Liberty Square Senior Center!
Today the staff at Adult Alternative Home Care had the wonderful opportunity to spend some quality time with our local senior citizens! We joined the seniors of the Liberty Square Senior Center for an epic game of BINGO! Bingo is a game of chance, in which random numbers are called and a row of these […]
June is Dementia Care Professionals Month
Dementia can be one of the most challenging conditions for a family caregiver to work with. Those living with dementia are often confused and disoriented, and often struggle to remember the names and faces of their own children. The pain of watching a loved one slip away while still being very much alive can be unbearable […]
June Is Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month is observed in June as an opportunity to spread the word about and discuss Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Throughout the month, the Alzheimer’s Association encourages people around the globe to support the movement by wearing purple and training their brains to fight the disease. ALZHEIMER’S AND BRAIN AWARENESS MONTH […]
Planning a Weekend Away as a Family Caregiver
As a caregiver of an aging loved one, you give a lot of your time, energy, and care to someone really important to you. You might feel like you can never get away because you’re not sure who will care for your loved one while you’re away. But as a caregiver, finding respite is important […]
Senior Activities for Spring
Spring’s here!! It’s the perfect time to get outside. Getting outdoors is a great way to relax and soak in peace from the natural beauty that surrounds us. Best of all, there are real benefits to enjoying the outdoors, especially for seniors. Outdoor spaces have the potential to improve health and well-being of seniors. Seniors […]
I Would Recommend Adult Alternative Home Care to Anyone Needing Care
I have been with this agency for over 3 years. Lorraine and the staff are very professional, proficient and caring. They see that your specific needs are met in a timely and complete manner. I would recommend them to my family and friends without hesitation. — Thelma W.
Happy International Women’s Day!
“We may encounter many defeats but we must not be defeated.” – Maya Angelou Happy International Women’s Day! This day was established in 1911 to promote equal rights, including women’s suffrage. Today, we have many prominent women who have defied the odds and adversities of womanhood and are making a great name for themselves in […]
