Knowing When to Get Help

For most of us independence and privacy is an important condition for a comfortable life. We each have our habits and methods of doing things, and life has a rhythm that just “fits” our personalities. But as people age and physical changes occur, we may find ourselves or loved ones dealing with those changes ineffectively. Sooner or later the question …

Fall Prevention

According to the National Institute of Health, each year more than 1.6 million older adults got to the emergency room for fall related injuries. Our goal at Home by Choice is to reduce this number. Our trained staff can help reduce the risk of falls in the home of your loved one today. Here are six simple fall-prevention strategies that …

Understanding Dementia

With over 5 million people diagnosed with some form of dementia it is important to know the facts. 2/3 of the people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s are women. 1 in 3 seniors die with the disease. What is dementia? Dementia is a general term for a decline in mental ability severe enough to interfere with daily life. What is Alzheimers? Alzheimer’s …