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The Firefighters Introduced us to the VIAL for LIFE

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Golden Heart Senior Care had a great time connecting with fellow local businesses over lunch at Revel Vegas, where we had the pleasure of meeting the Clark County Firefighters Community Outreach team.

The firefighters introduced us to the VIAL for LIFE Emergency Envelope—a simple yet powerful tool designed to help save lives. They recommend that seniors keep this envelope on their refrigerator, filled with key information like their name, current medications, and emergency contacts.

Why? Because in a crisis, every second counts. Having this information easily accessible allows emergency responders to jump into action without losing time searching for medication bottles or personal details.

It was an informative and engaging afternoon, and we’re excited to spread the word about this life-saving initiative!

Golden Heart Senior Care Joins Friends of Parkinson’s for Annual Bunny Run!

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Golden Heart Senior Care was proud to participate in the annual Bunny Run hosted by Friends of Parkinson’s, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by Parkinson’s disease. This festive event brought the community together for a fun-filled day that featured a social gathering, local vendor shopping opportunities, and a variety of delicious offerings from a gourmet food truck. Our team was honored to join this meaningful cause, connect with attendees, and support the vital work that Friends of Parkinson’s continues to do in improving the lives of those living with Parkinson’s.

How Can Families Have the Conversation About Home Care with Seniors?

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It’s never easy to talk about some of the bigger changes that come with aging. In so many cases, seniors worry that their health and changing needs might mean that they have to leave their homes and give up their independence. Solutions like home care services can help so much, but first families have to have an open conversation.

Choose a Comfortable Moment

There may never be one perfect moment to talk about elder care services, but there are definitely times when it’s obvious that the conversation won’t go well. Ideally, everyone involved in the conversation should be relaxed and in a mood to talk openly. If there are a lot of distractions going on, choosing another time is probably a good idea.

Offer Lots of Reassurance

Part of the reason this conversation can be so uncomfortable is that seniors may worry about what it means. They could fear that they’re going to have to move or face other big changes that they won’t enjoy and don’t want. Reassuring seniors that they’re not going to be forced to do anything they don’t want to do is such an important part of the process.

Talk About What Home Care Does

Often seniors resist the idea of home care or don’t want to talk about it because they don’t realize what it does. The first fact to share is that home care providers aren’t there to take over the situation and order seniors around. They are there to offer just the help that seniors need. There are plenty of ways professional caregivers support aging adults and yet still allow them to maintain their independence and autonomy.

Ask About Seniors’ Plans

If family caregivers haven’t talked about seniors’ plans for the future, now is the time. Do seniors want to age in place? Do they want to live with family members? Or maybe they want to wait and eventually find an assisted living community they like. The best way for family caregivers to help seniors meet those goals and put those plans to work is to know they exist.

Focus on Independence

Above all, seniors tend to respond best to the things that support their independence, both now and in the future. Home care providers can do exactly that, since the help they offer can change gradually over time as seniors’ needs change. It can help a lot to remind seniors that the goal is to support them in their goals, particularly the ones related to maintaining their independence. Taking away control means that seniors are more likely to resist, even when they do know they need help.

These types of conversations aren’t necessarily going to be handled all in one round. They often have to occur over time and tackle various aspects of what’s happening each time. Home care services are something that seniors can try out in the meantime and get to know. As they get more comfortable with all of this, they may be more open to how home care providers can work to support them.

If you are considering home care in Summerlin, NV for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Summerlin. 702-800-4616

Senior Home Care Makes Shopping Stress Free For Seniors

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Is it time for your senior parent to think about giving up driving? April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month so now is a great time to talk with your senior parent about the benefits of not driving anymore. Seniors often have slow reaction times, or can become easily distracted when driving which can lead to accidents. If you think your senior parent shouldn’t be driving, but they’re concerned about giving up their independence and their ability to get around, senior home care can help.

Talk to your senior parent about the benefits of senior home care, which include transportation. Instead of rushing to get a rideshare or struggling with a cab, your senior parent can enjoy shopping and doing errands by having a trusted care provider accompany them.

Some of the ways that a senior home care provider can make shopping stress-free for your senior parent are:

Providing Transportation

Driving can become stressful or unsafe for seniors, especially in heavy traffic or bad weather. A home care provider can take your parent to the grocery store, pharmacy, bank, or post office, so they don’t have to worry about driving. Letting a home care provider else handle the transportation makes the trip easier and safer. Your parent can sit back, relax, and focus on their shopping list instead of dealing with parking or traffic.

Helping with Parking Lots and Store Navigation

Walking across a busy parking lot and moving through crowded stores can be difficult for seniors, especially if they have mobility issues.

A home care provider can assist your parent in getting safely from the car to the store entrance, making sure they avoid uneven pavement or slippery spots.

Once inside, the caregiver can help your senior parent navigate the aisles, find items on the shelves, and avoid obstacles like carts or displays. This support makes shopping more comfortable and enjoyable.

Lifting and Carrying Items

Reaching for high shelves, bending to grab items, or carrying heavy products can be a challenge for many seniors. A senior home care provider can take care of putting groceries and other items into the cart, so your parent doesn’t have to strain themselves.

At checkout, the caregiver can place everything on the belt, making the process faster and easier. Instead of struggling with bags and purchases, your parent can focus on what they need and enjoy the shopping trip. It also gives them the chance to make small talk and enjoy a conversation with the clerk while the care provider loads the bags.

Helping at the Checkout and Carrying Bags

Once the shopping is done, lifting and carrying bags can be overwhelming. A home care provider can ensure that everything is packed properly and carry the bags out to the car. They can also make sure nothing gets left behind. Once back at home, they’ll bring the bags inside, so your parent doesn’t have to lift heavy items or make multiple trips. This extra help prevents strain and makes shopping much less tiring.

If you are considering senior home care in Las Vegas, NV for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Summerlin. 702-800-4616

Five Big Reasons Seniors Should Vary Their Diets

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Comfort foods are a true pleasure, but there’s also a lot to be said for having a diet that incorporates plenty of variety on a regular basis. That’s especially true for seniors, who may stick to a limited diet for a variety of reasons and health concerns. There are other considerations as well which can lead seniors to some uninspired eating habits. Sometimes including more variety in their diet is easier for seniors to do when they have home care assistance available.

Avoiding Nutritional Deficiencies

No one food or group of foods contains all of the necessary nutrients to help seniors stay healthy. Eating a variety of different foods gives people a range of nutrients and gets them closer to all of the nutrition that they need. Sometimes when seniors have health issues or other challenges, like dental problems or difficulty swallowing, they tend to gravitate to one or two foods that they can eat comfortably.

Avoiding Boredom

Eating the same food all the time can eventually become boring. But seniors may fall into the habit of eating the same foods if they’re easy to prepare or come pre-cooked. Elder care providers can be a huge help with this issue because they can plan meals and prepare them for seniors. Removing the effort of cooking healthier options can alleviate boredom and get seniors the nutrients they need.

Reducing the Risk of Eating Disorders

When seniors limit their diets, especially in a significant way, they’re at a higher risk of developing eating disorders. It can be difficult for seniors to recover from these types of disordered eating habits, especially if they’re cooking for themselves. Home care assistance can work with seniors to find foods they enjoy, making it easier for seniors to have access to a wider array of options.

Improving Gut Health

The microbes in the gut rely on many different types of foods in order to thrive. This is important because these microbes are responsible for helping seniors keep their immune systems strong and experience good digestion. When gut microbes are imbalanced, seniors might be more likely to experience higher blood sugar or have more trouble managing their weight. Improving gut health leads to better sleep, better moods, and improved overall wellness.

Enjoying Diverse Flavors and Tastes

From the point of view of pure enjoyment, eating a variety of different foods allows seniors to have new flavor and taste experiences. That’s incredibly important for quality of life. Enjoying one particular type of food isn’t a bad thing once in a while, but it can lead to a dull experience with eating. Seniors may have enough trouble eating healthy meals, especially if they eat many of their meals alone. Diversifying some of the foods they’re eating can help them to look forward to eating.

Food offers nutrients, but there’s more to it than that. When seniors aren’t eating a variety of different foods on a regular basis, food might be boring and unenjoyable for them. Home care assistance can help them to turn that situation around, ensuring seniors feel healthier and enjoy meals much more.

If you are considering home care assistance in Henderson, NV for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Summerlin. 702-800-4616

Helping Seniors Deal with Loss

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Life is unfortunately full of loss, but that never makes it easier to handle. Seniors in particular can experience more loss than they should over their lifetimes. There are different types of loss, as well. Seniors lose abilities, they lose loved ones, and they may worry that they’ll lose their homes if they need to move because of their health declining. Companion care at home is one part of a solution that can help seniors cope with loss.

Grief for Aging Adults

Grief is unique for every person, including each senior. There’s no exact science for facing grief, but ignoring it does not make it go away. Family caregivers may need to understand some of the very specific types of grief seniors might experience, especially as they receive health diagnoses they dread or lose someone extremely close to them. Grief can affect physical health and make it difficult for seniors to continue their daily routines.

Consider Support Groups or Counseling

Support groups and counseling are two options that can be very helpful for seniors who are grieving. Both offer seniors the opportunity to talk with other people who understand exactly what they’re experiencing and can help them work through their feelings. If seniors can’t drive any longer, virtual meetings and appointments can help, but home care providers can also assist with transportation needs.

Establish Some Routines

Routines can be an important touchstone as seniors do everything they can to come out of grief. For some seniors, companion care at home can offer some new routines that also include companionship and someone to engage in activities with on a regular basis. If seniors need hands-on help with daily activities, elder care services can be of assistance.

Find Ways to Honor the Memories

Never thinking about the loss again just isn’t an option. What may help more is finding a way to honor the memories of the person or thing seniors are grieving. Photos, memory books, and activities that remind them of who they’ve lost can all help. Finding ways to honor the memories can help seniors move forward.

Promote Good Health Habits

When seniors neglect their health, they’re likely to feel much worse. Home care providers can help aging adults get back on track with healthy eating, quality sleep, and getting enough physical activity. These habits may feel like too much at first, but eventually they can help seniors ease through their grief.

Line Up Emotional Support

Emotional support from friends, family members, and even companion caregivers can be so helpful for seniors. Having a variety of different types of connections easy for seniors to access ensures they have the support when they need it most. Companion care at home can be there on a schedule that works for seniors.

Managing grief isn’t the easiest thing to do, but it can’t be ignored, either. Companion care at home can help families and seniors know that seniors have someone to talk to and to spend time with when they’re ready to do so.

If you are considering companion care at home in Henderson, NV for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Summerlin. 702-800-4616

Five Ways to Create a Safe, Senior-friendly Home

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When seniors decide to age in place, the next step is to figure out how to make their home as senior-friendly and safe as possible. That means helping seniors remain comfortable, supporting their independence, and reducing any possibility of accidents or injury. This is all a lot easier to do with the expert help of senior home care providers, because they can focus on improving safety and helping seniors maintain a safe home afterward.

Adapting Bathrooms

Bathrooms need special attention in order to keep seniors safe and comfortable. These rooms are often the most dangerous, particularly for aging adults with mobility problems. Swapping a traditional tub for a walk-in tub or shower stall is one option, but it might not be possible for every family. Shower chairs, transfer benches, and other similar tools can do a lot to help seniors be safer while bathing. Other safety tools for the bathroom include raised toilet seats, grab bars in the shower and toilet area, and non-slip mats throughout the bathroom.

Enhancing Home Safety

Keeping seniors safe is one of the most important priorities for family caregivers. Small changes can make a big difference in terms of safety. Home care providers can get families started on the right foot by noticing and removing tripping hazards, improving lighting throughout the house, and placing safety devices like handrails in key locations. Professional caregivers can help families notice what other safety issues need to be addressed.

Prioritizing Comfort

A cozy and comfortable living space improves emotional well-being for seniors. It also makes daily life more interesting and enjoyable. Chairs, sofas, and other seating with firm cushions and supportive armrests are comfortable and make it easier and safer for seniors to get up when they’re ready to do so. Cozy blankets within easy reach help seniors stay comfortable when they may have a tougher time regulating body temperature.

Supporting Independence

Senior-friendly homes are ones that help seniors to be as independent as possible. Simple changes like reorganizing items that seniors use frequently helps them to access those items when they need them. Swapping out door handles and faucets that might be tough to turn for levers and touch-activated versions allow seniors to use these areas of their homes more easily. It also helps for seniors to learn as much as they can about assistive devices. Senior home care providers can help families find the right ones for their needs.

Encouraging Outdoor Experiences

Spending time outdoors is helpful for physical and mental health, especially when seniors feel safe to spend more time outside. Adding ramps to exterior entries allows seniors to safely access the outside of the home. Comfortable seating areas allow seniors to relax outside and can even make it easier to engage in activities like gardening.

Creating a senior-friendly home means focusing on not only safety, but also the aspects of aging in place that help seniors be comfortable and as independent as possible. Senior home care providers can help families work out all of those details.

Reference
https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/features/keeping-seniors-safe-in-their-own-homes

If you are considering senior home care in Henderson, NV for an aging loved one, please contact the caring staff at Golden Heart Senior Care of Summerlin. 702-800-4616

Golden Heart Senior Care Announces the 2024 Employee of the Year: Fatima Sunnyway

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Golden Heart Senior Care is thrilled to announce that Fatima Sunnyway has been named our 2024 Employee of the Year! Fatima has been an extraordinary member of our team, embodying the core values of compassion, dedication, and excellence in every interaction with our clients and their families. Her unwavering commitment to providing personalized and heartfelt care has made an immeasurable impact on the lives of those we serve.

Throughout her time with Golden Heart, Fatima has consistently gone above and beyond to ensure our clients feel valued and cared for. Her ability to bring comfort, patience, and understanding to every situation has earned her the admiration and gratitude of clients, their families, and her peers alike. Fatima’s positive attitude and team spirit set a remarkable example for everyone at Golden Heart Senior Care, and her contributions have truly elevated the standard of care we provide.

We are incredibly proud of Fatima Sunnyway for this well-deserved recognition and grateful to have her as part of the Golden Heart family. She represents the heart and soul of what we stand for, and we look forward to seeing her continue to inspire others with her dedication and compassion. Please join us in celebrating Fatima’s outstanding achievement and thanking her for the incredible work she does every day!

Please Welcome Alexis to the Team!

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We are thrilled to welcome Alexis Claiborne to the Golden Heart Senior Care family as a new Business Development Liaison. With a passion for building meaningful connections and a dedication to enhancing senior care services, Alexis brings a wealth of experience and enthusiasm to her role.

In her new position, Alexis will focus on fostering relationships with community partners, healthcare providers, and families to ensure that Golden Heart Senior Care continues to be a trusted resource for exceptional in-home senior care services. Her commitment to collaboration and her deep understanding of client needs will play a key role in expanding our reach and impact within the community.

Please join us in welcoming Alexis to the team. We are excited about the energy, expertise, and vision she brings to Golden Heart Senior Care!

We Moved!

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We’re excited to share some big news with you: Golden Heart Senior Care has a new address! You can find us at:

9320 Sun City Blvd, Suite 103
Las Vegas, NV 89134

Don’t worry, though—it’s just our office that’s moving. The care, compassion, and commitment you’ve come to trust will always remain right where it belongs: in your home.

Our new space is warm, welcoming, and ready to support your needs. Whether you’re dropping by to say hello, or ask a question, we’d love to see you!

If you have any questions about our move or how to find us, please don’t hesitate to call us at 702-800-4616 or email us at info@weprovidegoldencare.com.