Tips and Advice for Seniors and Their Families
A Healthier Heart
February is “Heart Month", so let’s talk about something most of us don't talk about very often.... our heart. Not the most exciting thing you've thought about today, let's admit, but a healthy heart sure is important! To start with the...
Top 10 Healthy New Year’s Resolutions for Older Adults
Happy New Year! It’s not uncommon to hear of health resolutions like exercise more, lose weight, quit smoking or eat healthier. We’ll explore why health goals like these are important to become and stay healthy. So, if one or more of...
What is Hallmark Homecare? How it works…
If you or an aging loved one needs help remaining independent at home, we can find the perfect in-home caregiver for you. Supporting the client-directed model of care (which emphasizes the client’s choice, and the rights of caregivers who...
Home for the Holidays: Evaluating Your Parents’ Well-Being
The holidays are a good time to evaluate a senior loved one’s overall health and independence. Here’s a sample story that can help outline what to look for and how to support your loved one: A daughter visited her parents at Thanksgiving...
A slice of sound advice to go with your pumpkin pie
As the upcoming holiday season nears, many travel plans are being made to visit family and friends. Often times, if you are a child who is caring for an aging loved one from a distance, this is the only time of year you will be able to...
Considerations When Hiring A Caregiver
This article describes the many aspects to consider when looking at finding a caregiver(s) for a loved one. Hallmark Homecare assists families with all of these items to help make the process as easy and as seamless as possible....
WSJ Underscores Hallmark Homecare Advantage
A recent story in The Wall Street Journal sheds further light on one of the many advantages of the Hallmark Homecare model of care: higher caregiver compensation. Caregivers placed by Hallmark Homecare earn on average 30% higher wages...
Beating the Winter Blues
We’re almost to the finish line. Spring is showing up in small hints across the country. It’s important to remember that fresh air is medicine for the soul. It’s easy to lose site of that with heavy winters and chilling temperatures. With...
Winter Weather
As the harsh 2014 winter weather dies down, here are a few tips to keep safe through the end of this season. 1. Avoid Slipping on Ice Icy, snowy roads and sidewalks make it easy to slip and fall. While younger people often recover...
Strength Training For Boomers and Seniors
Let’s get physical. Did you know that you don't have to lose your strength or muscle tone just because you're getting older? As long as you continue working your muscles, they'll continue working for you, by keeping you fit and...