Aging In Place
Arya Home Healthcare
Arya Home Healthcare proudly serves Northern Virginia residents and their families with compassionate, customized in-home care.
Ask the Experts
I am Searching for a Caregiver Robot to Help Me with Transfers. Can You Help Me Please?
Transfer aid robots are changing the way seniors and individuals with disabilities move safely. These smart machines assist with bed-to-chair, toilet, and standing transfers—reducing caregiver strain and promoting independence at home.
Behavior Modification
Mastering Effective Communication throughout All Stages of Alzheimer's Disease
Incorporate these dementia communication tips into your home care strategy for more success in interacting with and caring for your loved one. Learn how to maintain eye contact, not take behaviors personally, and adjust your communication style to suit their abilities.
Activities
Family Tree Research: How to Get Started
Uncovering the history of your family can be a rewarding hobby. Learn the basics of genealogy research, including key details to help you find your ancestors, online resources, and tips for staying organized.
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Caregiver Frustrated over Lack of Community Services
A resident of Northern Va shares their experience with the high cost of assisted living and lack of community services in the Washington DC area. Learn about the VA Aid and Attendance benefit and Section 8, and the challenges of aging-in-place.
Aging In Place
How to Set Boundaries With a Narcissistic Parent?
Learning to set boundaries with a narcissist is a challenge because the narcissist has no regard for personal boundaries or limits.
Aging In Place
Being Prepared the Unexpected
Being prepared for an unexpected trip to the emergency room can save time, decrease stress, and even improve treatment.
Caregiver Support
Veterans Day Thanking Our Heroes
This Veterans Day, take a moment to honor the sacrifices made by our heroes, including the story of Harry S. Mitchell, Jr., a WWII veteran who served as a B-17 radio operator and waist gunner, and the quiet, gentle, and unassuming neighbor we never truly knew.
Aging In Place
Fall Prevention for the Elderly: Essential Strategies to Avoid Serious Injury
Discover essential strategies for preventing falls among the elderly, including managing health risks, environmental safety tips, and the benefits of using Indeelift for safe recovery. Learn how to protect older adults from serious injuries and enhance their independence.
Aging In Place
I've Fallen and Can't Get Up: Laying the Foundation for a Senior's Independence with a Fall Recovery Plan
Discover how IndeeLift aids seniors in safely standing after a fall, reducing injury risks and promoting independence at home. Learn essential fall recovery steps for a safer life.
Technology
Learn About Tele-health for Aging in Place
Experience the benefits of telehealth with Cardiocom, a proven leader in Integrated Clinical Tele-health Services since 1999. Our innovative home telemonitoring equipment and telehealth services help prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and improve patient outcomes. C
Medical Conditions
Navigating Sundowning Medication and Sleep Disturbances for Better Nighttime Harmony
Explore effective strategies for managing sundowning and sleep disturbances in dementia. Our guide covers medication, behavioral therapies, and environmental adjustments to improve sleep cycles and reduce nighttime agitation.