Coping with Covid
Under any given circumstances, we do our best to balance the demands of keeping those we care for safe and healthy with our other responsibilities to family, work and community. The current COVID-19 pandemic has significantly altered how we are able to best support older adults. Keep Reading
Ten Questions Every Loved One Should Review with a Potential Home Care Provider
Realizing that an elderly loved one needs assistance can be tough. Whether it’s a parent,... Keep Reading
The Importance of Expressing Love as We Age
In this busy world it’s so easy to get wrapped up in our everyday practices. Between personal and work obligations we can easily neglect the most important aspect of our relationships with our loved ones: expressing love.
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Self Care for the Caregiver
When it comes to family caregivers, there’s something incredibly important that is often overlooked. This crucial piece of the family caregiver puzzle is self care.
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Helping Your Loved One Experience a Healthier New Year
Most older adults are living with chronic conditions. In fact, according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 85% of older adults have at least one chronic health condition. Keep Reading
Caregiver Burnout and the Dementia Patient
For those caring for an older loved one, they are likely no stranger to the burnout often associated with this type of care. Learn how to manage caregiver stress. Keep Reading
We're one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Women by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To WorkⓇ
Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Women. Earning a place on this prestigious list highlights the positive and inclusive workplace culture cultivated by ComForCare/At Your Side's franchisees, as well as the brand's emphasis on helping others live their best lives possible. Keep Reading
ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care Recognized as Number One in At Home Care on Fortune's Best Workplaces in Aging Services List for 2021
Earning the number one position on this prestigious list confirms the positive workplace culture cultivated by ComForCare and At Your Side’s franchisees, as well as the brand’s emphasis on helping others live their best lives possible.
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How to Prevent Heat Stroke in Older Adults
Staying out in the heat for too long without enough liquids is a huge risk for heat exhaustion, however, there are some key risk factors that increase the chances of heatstroke. Keep Reading
The Importance of Caregiver Vacations
Taking breaks helps caregivers reset mentally and emotionally. It may seem hard to leave, but vacations are important for caregivers and their patients. Keep Reading
At Your Side Home Care Named on 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials and Best Workplaces in New York Lists by Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work®
BLOOMFIELD HILLS, Mich., July 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Great Place To... Keep Reading
At Your Side Home Care/ComForCare Named on 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials and Best Workplaces in New York Lists by Fortune Magazine and Great Place to Work ®
Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have honored ComForCare/At Your Side Home Care as one of the 2021 Best Workplaces for Millennials™ and 2021 Best Workplaces in New York™. Earning a place on these prestigious lists confirms the positive workplace culture ComForCare/At Your Side franchisees have cultivated, as well as the brand’s emphasis on helping others live their best lives possible. Keep Reading
Bathroom Safety Spotlight: Bathing and Toileting Tips for Caregivers
Many of our clients have limited mobility, and with limited mobility comes a potential risk for falls and other injuries. These risks are especially dangerous in the bathroom. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control), states that 1 in 4 Americans over the age of 65 fall each year, and 80% of those falls happen in the bathroom. Below are seven tips to help clients stay safe while bathing and toileting.
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Great Place To Work Certification Nation Day Blog
Our employees are the heart of ComForCare and At Your Side. Our team members reflect our company culture and drive our mission to help others live their best lives possible. Keep Reading
About Frontotemporal Dementia
Receiving a Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) diagnosis can leave many family members and loved ones... Keep Reading
Poor Sleep Can Increase Dementia Risks
Sleep is essential for our mental and physical health in all walks of life, but many older adults... Keep Reading
At Your Side and ComForCare Home Care Are Certified as a Great Place to Work®
Great Place To Work Institute has honored At Your Side and ComForCare Home Care with certification as a Great Place To Work. The certification process considered thousands of employee surveys from across the U.S. Keep Reading
At Your Side and ComForCare Home Care Provides Free Monthly Caregiving Training
At Your Side and ComForCare provide training and resources to caregivers through its Staying Connected Caregiver Training Series. The 30-minute live virtual training is offered monthly and is free. Keep Reading
About Lewy Body Dementia
Lewy body dementia (LBD) presents unique challenges for those living with it and their families.... Keep Reading
About Creutzfeldt Jakob Disease
Creutzfeldt Jakob disease (CJD) is a rare form of dementia that leaves many wondering how this happened and what to expect. In this brief 20-minute webinar, viewers will learn about the science and facts behind the condition. Keep Reading
