Posts by Kyle Laramie, Founder & CEO
Pickleball: How This Game Transformed Seniors’ Lives Physically, Mentally, and Socially
Pickleball has taken the United States by storm in recent years, captivating players of all ages and skill levels. This engaging game combines the elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, creating a unique and exciting experience. In this article, we will delve into the remarkable growth of pickleball in the US and shed light…
Read MoreKeeping Seniors Connected
The holidays can be a lonely time of year for aging seniors. Decreased mobility, fewer loved ones with whom to celebrate, and changing neighborhoods can make spending time with friends and family during the holiday season difficult. According to the National Poll on Healthy Aging[1], in 2023, one in three adults aged 50-80 (34%)…
Read MoreSurviving the Loss of a Spouse: Supporting Grieving Families with the Help of Home Care
As an adult child, losing a parent is an extremely difficult time for you and the entire family. But what about the surviving parent? It is important to remember that losing a parent differs from losing a spouse. The loss can be overwhelming, and while everyone will have their way of grieving, it can be…
Read MoreFall Prevention Tips: Creating a Safe Place with Home Care
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, millions of seniors 65 and older fall each year. At the same time, more than one out of four seniors who fall each year keep that information from their family or healthcare professionals. The World Health Organization (WHO) Global Report on Falls Prevention in Older Age…
Read MoreLiving with Arthritis: Understanding the Benefits of Home Care
According to the Arthritis Foundation, Arthritis is a disease that affects more than 50 million Americans making it the number one cause of disability in the nation. In addition, osteoarthritis is the most frequent cause of physical disability in older adults affecting both men and women. Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that develops gradually…
Read MoreHome Care Carries on the Fight for Independence
Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction. We did not pass it to our children in the bloodstream. It must be fought for, protected, and handed on for them to do the same. ~ Ronald Reagan The American Revolution, also called the United States War of Independence or American Revolutionary War, a…
Read MoreDealing with Dementia
It can be challenging to watch your loved ones struggle as their body and mind decline with age, but what do you do if a diagnosis of Dementia occurs? Unfortunately, it happens to the best of us. We start to forget things as we age. Maybe we find ourselves walking from room to room looking…
Read MoreHelping Families Understand Why a Veteran Refuses Home Care Services
At this point in their life, an elderly veteran might benefit from a home care aide. Sometimes the veteran may have difficulty accepting assistance or they might only turn to family and friends for consistent help. Veterans Care Coordination may be able to help.
Read MoreThe Forgotten War We Remember: The Korean Conflict 1950-1953
It seems impossible to believe, but in a war where more than 5 million of its citizens served in the Armed Forces, a conflict could be deemed America’s “forgotten war.” However, that’s primarily the case with the Korean War, which began more than 70 years ago. In fact, if it weren’t for the enduring…
Read MoreNational Vietnam War Veterans Day
On March 29, 1973, combat and combat support units withdrew from South Vietnam, but for the more than 2.7 million Americans that served in Vietnam, their homecoming was less than welcoming. Vietnam Veterans returned to a society that was torn apart by debate over the Vietnam War. Instead of being honored with parades, they were…
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