Do you have the support you need as a caregiver?
Being a family caregiver means that you need to have your own support system in place if you want to succeed. If you’re not sure who or what can round out your support network, these ideas might help. Other Family Members, Friends, and Neighbors This can be a sticky wicket for many caregivers because it…
Read MoreCelebrating the Holidays at Care At Home
The Care At Home staff really knows how to celebrate the holiday season. We spent two days celebrating out caregivers with holiday goodies and a chance to win one of five TVs. It was really nice to see many of our caregivers in person as well as some of their clients with them. Our office…
Read MoreCaregiver of the Month – December 2019
Care at Home would like to announce that Yolande is our December caregiver of the month. We have awarded Yolande with this honor because of the dedication she has shown to her clients, as well as her unwavering care and kindness. She has such a warm and caring heart and is very committed to her…
Read MoreHelping Loved Ones with Dementia During the Holidays
Having a family member affected by Dementia can make things stressful during the holiday season. Here are a couple of ideas to help get the family through the holiday season a little easier. Be inclusive. Find things that your loved one can easily help with like setting the table, singing carols, or doing crafts with…
Read MoreCaregiver of the Month – November 2019
Care At Home would like to congratulate Muralda for being our Caregiver of the Month for November! We here at Care At Home would like to congratulate Muralda for her integrity, honesty, and hard work. Muralda is an exceptional caregiver who always goes above and beyond to provide excellent care to each client that she…
Read MoreCare At Home’s Family Thanksgiving Dinner
With so many ways to celebrate being thankful, we chose to have an office “family” Thanksgiving! Everyone brought a special dish to share, and we all enjoyed each other’s company and reflected on what we are all thankful for. We are all very thankful for the amazing teamwork our office staff is capable of, and…
Read MoreAnnual Alzheimer’s Luncheon at Lake Of Isles
On November 7th the Connecticut Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association hosted their annual luncheon for recognizing caregivers, support staff, and family members of those who are affected by the disease. The staff from Care At Home nominated two of our own outstanding individuals, Mary Ellen Rivera and Pamela Kilby-Fox for their dedication to clients who…
Read MoreCaregiver of the Month – October 2019
This month, Care at Home would like to announce Daphne as our Caregiver of the Month. Daphne has made a tremendous impact on the lives of her clients as well as the entire office staff. Daphne’s first thoughts are always of her clients and their needs. She always has a positive attitude and never fails to put…
Read MoreOctober’s Southeast Senior Network Breakfast
This month’s Southeast Senior Network’s breakfast was hosted by Solstice Senior Living Community in Groton. We welcomed guest speaker Bob Elmer who gave great ideas and advice on how to be better prepared for helping loved ones with Dementia during the holiday season. We also had Officer McClelland and her K9 officer from the Groton…
Read MoreSoutheast Senior Network 2019
Recently at our Southeast senior network meeting we had guest speaker Daniel Beem who is a long-term care ombudsman for the Norwich region.Daniel has worked in just about every aspect of senior care which is where he has gained a lot of his experience advocating for seniors. The Southeast Senior Network (SSN) is a…
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