Can Home Health Care Help With Your Dad’s Shingles?
An estimated one million adults get shingles each year. By the age of 85, half of all adults have had shingles. Some people get through shingles without too many problems. Some develop…
4 Ways Seniors Can Prevent Bathtub Falls
January is National Bath Safety Month which means it’s a fantastic time to talk about how keep your senior loved one from falling in the bath. There are more than 36 million…
Caregiver of the Month
Congratulations to our caregiver of the month, Heidi! We are so excited to have her on our team. Heidi has over 20 years of experience working with seniors and with children on…
Alzheimer’s Care Is an All-Day Job
When you sign on to fill the role of the family caregiver to a parent with Alzheimer's, no one can prepare you for what will happen. For some, it's a few years…
Your Dad Needs to Take Care of His Feet
It's estimated that a person walks an average of 115,000 miles during their lifetime. As you age, years of constant pressure can damage these components. Your dad could be among the 75%…
November Caregiver of the Month
Congratulations to Jackson, who is Home Matters Caregiver of the month! Jackson is requested often & well loved by our clients he works with. He is a Certified EMT working in California…
Five Foods Diabetics Should Avoid
The number of older adults with diabetes is over 14 million. More than 34 million Americans of all ages have the disease, and 88 million adults have prediabetes. Around 1.5 million cases…
Home Matters Caregiving Sponsors the 2021 McGinty Conference
We are a proud sponsor of the 2021 McGinty Conference, which is less than one week away. This year, the first 250 Oregon family caregivers to register will receive free admission. You can attend this…
How to Help a Senior With Severe Anxiety
Anxiety is an increasing problem among the general population, and the senior population is no exception. More seniors today suffer with anxiety, typically due to boredom, loss of control over their health,…
Portland Oregon Walk to End Alzheimer’s
The Alzheimer's Association's largest fundraising event is the Walk to End Alzheimer's and Home Matters Caregiving is one of the sponsors. The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's is full of flowers,…