When we think about senior care, we often focus on assistance with practical tasks and daily activities. While this is an essential aspect of in-home senior care, companionship is just as important. Having someone to have conversations with and spend…
In the United States, nearly seven million seniors over the age of 65 are living with Alzheimer’s. With 11% of seniors in this age group affected by Alzheimer’s, this disease is widespread among families caring for aging loved ones. While…
Managing a chronic condition at home can be a smooth and empowering experience with the right support and adjustments. Families can help their elderly loved ones age gracefully by creating a safe environment and maintaining healthy routines. Practical adjustments around…
A cancer diagnosis can bring many changes to a senior’s daily routine, but the right support can make a meaningful difference. In-home care provides compassionate assistance, ensuring seniors receive the help they need while maintaining their independence and comfort. From…
Starting the home health care journey for seniors is an important step toward enhancing comfort and independence while aging at home. The first home health care visit lays a solid foundation for personalized care tailored to the unique needs of…
For seniors who decide to age in place, creating a safe and supportive home environment is essential for maintaining their independence and wellbeing. By making a few thoughtful adjustments, you can significantly reduce health and safety risks while enhancing overall…
The role of skilled nursing is essential to home health care for seniors. Home health care allows seniors to retain their independence and autonomy while remaining in the comfort of a familiar environment. Skilled nurses offer not only medical care…
Aging presents its own set of unique challenges for seniors and their families, but aging in place offers many psychological benefits that allow seniors to age gracefully, preserve independence and lead a fulfilling life. Remaining at home during the aging…
2024 Caregiver Appreciation Week! As we celebrate and acknowledge you, our amazing Caregivers, we want you to know that words cannot fully capture the impact you have with our clients. Your honest, reliable, and caring approach has brought warmth and…
In-home care offers more than practical day-to-day assistance – it offers emotional support, comfort and companionship, empowering seniors to embrace their independence. Seniors experience a higher quality of life when they’re able to remain in their beloved homes throughout their…
The holidays are a busy season for everyone, and it’s important to make sure your elderly loved ones receive consistent, high-quality care during this special time. Quality home health care during the holidays requires more than assistance with the day-to-day.…
Transitioning to in-home care can be a big step for both seniors and their families. It’s normal to feel anxious about entrusting the care of a loved one to a new team, but with the right approach, this transition can…
At AstraCare, we understand that every senior has unique needs. Physical, emotional, and cognitive challenges can arise as life progresses, making personalized care essential for maintaining comfort, dignity, and well-being. Our compassionate approach revolves around truly listening to seniors and…
Aging often comes with a unique set of challenges, but with the right support, seniors can continue to lead fulfilling, joyful lives. In-home care services, such as those provided by AstraCare, offer more than just assistance with daily tasks—they bring…
When faced with chronic conditions like Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s, patients and their families often find themselves navigating a challenging journey. Over 90,000 people live with Parkinson’s in the US and nearly 7 million struggle with Alzheimer’s. The need for chronic…
As our loved ones age, the need for assistance with daily activities often grows. However, many prefer to remain in the comfort of their own homes. In-home care has become a popular choice, providing seniors with professional support without disrupting…
Choosing an in-home care provider for a loved one is a significant decision, filled with important considerations. Families want to ensure that their senior family members receive compassionate, quality care while remaining comfortable in their own homes. With so many…
Feeding Tube Care A feeding tube delivers nutrition directly into the stomach when a person experiences difficulties with eating and swallowing. The nutrition provided through the feeding tube typically consists of canned nutritional formulas, which vary based on the person’s…
Are you looking for long term care in Boca Raton? If so, you’re in the right place. At AstraCare, we’ve been helping family members find affordable, trustworthy care options for their aging loved ones. While there are plenty of pathways…
Ostomy Care AstraCare offers specialized and knowledgeable nursing care to patients who have an ostomy. Our goal is to maximize our patients quality of life and learn to live comfortably with an ostomy pouch. Our trained nurses and caregivers will…
In-Home Companion Care Too many seniors face situations where they have little to do but watch TV all day. We believe that continuing to enjoy your favorite hobbies, tasks, social activities, and the company of others is critical to your…
When you are in a long-term care or an assisted living facility, life can get lonely. You have had a major change to your life and routine and are not able to do the things that your once took for…
Your Loved One Has Had A Stroke, Now What Do You Do? After hospitalization, we are faced with the reality that our loved one is different, there may be minor changes or major changes preventing them from communicating clearly, walking,…
Parkinson’s In-Home Care A Parkinson’s diagnosis profoundly impacts both the patient and their loved ones, often triggering denial, fear, anger, or guilt. AstraCare’s expertly trained caregivers and comprehensive care programs are dedicated to enhancing daily living and managing symptoms effectively…
Caregivers are the personification of love. Pure and simple. They voluntarily make sacrifices of their time, their energy and their finances to care for loved ones when they need it the most.
Personalized Respite Care Services Many family caregivers do an excellent job caring for their loved ones. However, providing care can be difficult and challenging especially when you are doing more than your abilities and circumstances allow. Respite care provides short-term…
Post Hospitalization Care As we get older there is an increased risk of hospitalizations, many of these can be life changing and recovery should be the first concern. Upon discharge AstraCare will establish a skilled, caring team of professionals to…
Alzheimer and Dementia In-Home Care Here’s why AstraCare is your best choice. Experienced caregivers Our caregivers demonstrate patience and empathy, adeptly handling tough situations with kindness and skill. Early-Stage Support Assistance with mild symptoms such as memory loss and disorientation.…
No one wants to face the realities of our parents getting older. It’s hard to watch as basic tasks around the home become more difficult for them to manage on their own, or as their health begins to deteriorate. Aging…
Alzheimer’s Disease: just the name alone inspires dread and anxiety. Receiving a diagnosis feels like the beginning of the end, painting a terrifying and uncertain future. It doesn’t have to be this way. Understanding what Alzheimer’s actually is, what you…
It’s inevitable, time marches on and we can’t stop the aging process. But we can get by with a little help from a trusted friend. So, as your parents or loved one age, it’s only natural that they may need…
Lately, when you visit your elderly loved one, he or she seems depressed and not as carefree as they used to be. Your visits seem to help somewhat, but when you leave, you’re uncertain if they are able to enjoy…
As our parents get older, it can be difficult to see them struggling to do things on their own. If you have loved ones who are getting older and need more help to do daily activities, it might be time…
THERAPY DOG “Woof Woof! My name is Bentley, and I am eager to meet you!” I am an Australian Labradoodle and my birthday is January 30, 2014. I work at AstraCare as a therapy dog and I love my job!…
Many of us grow up viewing our parents as heroes. They take care of our every need, they support our hopes and dreams, they teach, they love, they guide.
At AstraCare in Boca Raton Florida we know how important it is to find the best caregiver for that special someone in your family! Our AstraCare caregivers are special people who really find joy in making a difference in the…
Most people don’t consider the day when they have to take care of a parent or a loved one. It’s just not something we think about or plan for. Thoughts of our future typically center on business accomplishments, raising a family,…
Everyone needs help sometimes. As our loved ones advance in age, there may come a time where they will need medical assistance or help around the house on a regular basis.
Each stage in life brings its own set of challenges. With becoming an adult comes the search for who you are personally and professionally. Becoming a parent brings on the responsibility for shaping another’s life.
Let’s face it. Father time catches up to all of us eventually. We can’t deny it. We can fight it tooth and nail, but, ultimately, we all are going to get old – just as our parents did and as…
There’s no place like home. The scents, the colors, the memories, home is where we feel most comfortable and, often times, it’s where we are the happiest. This is true at any age but for seniors, it’s especially true.
Age is just a number, and that’s something important that we have learned at Astracare. Feeling “young” is all relative – what’s really important is feeling like the best you.
We’ve all been there. You wake up in the middle of the night in full panic – maybe worrying about your job, family, or anything else on that to-do list you have. Perhaps it’s a little different for you, you…
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your aging loved one could stay at home and receive the great health care and daily assistance he or she needs? When it comes time to entrust the health care of your family member to…
You’ve reached retirement. It’s the best time of your life, and that’s actually a fact. Did you know that statistically people are happier during retirement compared to any other part of their lives? Anyways, you are trying to decide what…
As your parents get older, it’s natural for them to need additional help. If you’re unable to provide the support and care they need daily, it can leave you feeling guilty and overwhelmed. But there is quality help available for…
The cycle of human life makes it so we all one day reach an age where we have increased difficulty doing everyday activities and more of a need for medical assistance. At some point in life, we will all have…
As our parents get older it can be difficult to see them struggling to do things on their own. If you have loved ones who are getting older and need more help to do daily activities, it might be time…
To help our aging loved ones in Boca Raton stay positive while staying at home AstraCare provides positive and upbeat in-home senior caregivers with experience. Our caregivers are dedicated to helping our in-home senior clients stay in their homes and…
Home is a safe haven that means comfort and security for ourselves and the people will love. For some of us home is more than that, and it becomes the place we are bound to when we can’t maneuver as…
It’s unfortunate, but as our parents or loved one’s age, they may need additional assistance with basic everyday tasks. We all have busy lives to lead and sometimes we just don’t have the training and time needed to be our…
To many people, driving equals independence. From the big wheels we pedal as children to the moment we pass that driving test as a teenager to our first road trip, driving is an integral part of the fun and utility…
As our parents get older, it can be difficult to see them struggling to do things on their own. If you have loved ones who are getting older and need more in-home health care and help to do daily activities,…
According to the Home Care Association of America, “nearly 70 percent of Americans 65 and over will be unable to care for themselves at some point in their lives without help from a family member or an in-home care service.”…
In-Home Health Care AstraCare offers in-home senior care so everyone can maintain the personal freedom and independence previously enjoyed. Age should not dictate whether someone has the right to live independently, which is why AstraCare has in-home health care! Before you agree to…
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