National Nutrition Month: Lifestyle Check

March is National Nutrition Month, which means it’s a great time to keep up with the immediate health care needs of our parents and senior loved ones. Having a healthy lifestyle is important for all ages, but it’s easy to neglect your health and well-being as you get older. It’s important to check…

American Heart Month is a wonderful opportunity to focus our attention on ways to promote and maintain heart health. If you have been diagnosed with a heart condition or had a heart attack, it’s normal to wonder how it will affect your life. Having a positive attitude and looking after your health…

We’re halfway through American Heart Month! American Heart Month is recognized to encourage people to take steps towards better heart health. LifeWorx is in the business of providing the finest caregivers to those who need help around the home and we understand that being a caregiver for someone with…

February is American Heart Month and a great time to recommit to making the diet and lifestyle choices needed to keep your heart healthy and strong! Heart disease is the leading cause of death among adults in the United States. Show your heart some love by assessing your heart health, lifestyle, and…

February is American Heart Month and the perfect time to learn about heart disease. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart disease is one of the most widespread and complicated health challenges in the United States. As the leading cause of death for nearly all demographics…

Here at LifeWorx, we know from first-hand experience that people with vision impairments live a different kind of life than most others but that doesn’t mean their lives can’t be filled with the same kind of joy and fulfillment as anyone else. People with vision impairments often just need some assistance…

The end of summer is quickly approaching, which means back to school is right around the corner. Here are some tips on how to find the perfect nanny to fit with your family!Those of us who have off during the summer months or will start commuting to the office again are now faced with the task of finding…

When you have a household to keep in order, kids or elderly family members to take care of and a demanding work schedule, it can be difficult to find a moment to relax. Luckily, there are many delivery options that can help take the pressure out of getting food on the table. You live a busy life. When…

Hip replacement and hip resurfacing are life-changing operations that restore mobility and relieve chronic pain. Here are some secrets to a smooth recovery from hip replacement or resurfacing.Hip replacement and hip resurfacing are life-changing operations that restore mobility and relieve chronic pain…

Assessing the benefits and process of your Long-Term Care Insurance (LTCI) policy can be challenging, but when your aging loved one needs assistance to continue living safely, we want that process to be quick and seamless.Whether they continue living independently at home or need to be moved to an assisted…

You know it’s important for seniors to get regular exercise—a number of studies, in fact, have shown that it can help slow the aging process. But did you know that stretching should almost certainly be a part of the regimen? We have narrowed it down to the 5 most important stretches your loved ones…

There’s no question that we’re living longer. The average life expectancy for an American today is a little more than 79 years, increased significantly from the late 1960s. But are we living better? According to the most recent statistics available, nearly 1 in 10 Americans over age 65 suffers from…

Skilled caregivers can be a tremendous help in ensuring a senior’s safety at home, but you may still find yourself worried about things like falls and kitchen accidents, especially if the care you’ve arranged isn’t around-the-clock. It’s understandable when your loved one wants to age in place instead…

If you have children, you know how hard it is to get them to eat a healthy diet. But they are not the only ones who can be tricky to keep well nourished! Seniors pose special challenges of their own. From shifts in their taste buds to a decrease in their appetite, age-related changes can make elderly…

Every family is different; therefore, every home is different. At LifeWorx, our first step is to find the absolute best talent. Once we’ve compiled an extensive profile, we’re able to match our candidates with families looking for someone just like them. Because of that, our success rate is 90%.…

For many of our clients, seeking at-home senior care for a loved one is not an easy decision. Simply acknowledging that mom may be struggling a bit or your husband needs help is the last thing most family members want to do. And then there’s the dilemma of the loved one who is determined to continue…