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Keeping Seniors on Their Feet - 10 Ways to Prevent Falls in the Home When it comes to falls, the odds are stacked against our aging loved ones. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of every four seniors will fall this year - it’s the number one cause of injuries [...]
Tudor Oaks Home Care Joins the HCAN Family There’s a new home care provider in Muskego, Wisconsin. Supported by the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN), Tudor Oaks Home Care is now actively hiring caregivers and serving area families. “We’re thrilled to be working with the Tudor Oaks Home Care team,” said Mark Goetz, co-founder, and president [...]
Weathering the Storm - Helping Your Senior Stay Safe in Severe Weather As winter turns to spring, we start worrying less about ice and snow and more about severe weather. “Whether it’s damaging thunderstorms, flash flooding, or tornadoes, it’s important to prepare for whatever Mother Nature throws at us - especially if you have aging [...]
Do You Have Caregiver Burnout? Are you feeling overwhelmed or worried? Have you lost interest in activities you used to enjoy? Are you sleeping too much or too little? “Caring for an aging loved one can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be very challenging,” said Sierra Goetz, co-founder and operations manager at the [...]
Reshaping the Future of Senior Living When Teresa Steinfatt owned and operated a home care franchise, a significant portion of her business came from senior living providers. The HomeCare Advocacy Network is reshaping the future of senior living with high-quality care, and a priority of always putting you first. “When I owned my business, most [...]
When Should Your Senior Loved One Stop Driving? It’s one of the hardest things older people have to do - give up their car keys. “It’s one of the most difficult discussions that families will have with senior loved ones because they equate driving with independence,” said Mark Goetz, co-founder, and president of the HomeCare [...]
Healthy Eating Tips for Seniors What’s on your mom’s menu today? Is she getting a healthy dose of fruits, vegetables, and protein or is she making do with a peanut butter sandwich and a bottle of Ensure? “Many seniors struggle to maintain a healthy diet. It’s something we see a lot - especially if they [...]
Protecting Seniors From Tax Scams Tax season is upon us, and that means scammers will be looking for easy prey. “Tax time presents the perfect opportunity for thieves who are looking to con older adults,” said Mark Goetz, co-founder, and president of the HomeCare Advocacy Network. “They prey on peoples’ fear of the IRS and, [...]
Ten Ways to Boost Heart Health It’s February - American Heart Month - a time when the nation shines a spotlight on heart health. While important at any age, taking steps to keep your heart healthy is critical for older people. That’s because, physical changes that happen with age, may increase the risk of heart [...]
Start the New Year with a New Career Do you have what it takes to be a great professional caregiver? “Caregiving is so much more than a job - it’s truly a calling,” said Teresa Steinfatt, vice president of business performance at the HomeCare Advocacy Network (HCAN). “Our caregivers are very special people who are [...]
