Unfortunately, most families are finally able to convince their senior parent to accept in-home care after a medical event such as a fall or other health related hospitalization. Seniors are often hesitant to accept in-home care as they feel they are quite capable of managing on their own. Hiring a caregiver is seen as a ..read more

Seniors are more likely to have a fall because they may have: balance problems and muscle weakness. vision loss. a long-term health condition, such as heart disease, dementia or low blood pressure (hypotension), which can lead to dizziness and a brief loss of consciousness. There are key points to help assess the fall risk for ..read more

There are many families that are considering hiring a caregiver to aid in taking care of their loved ones when they cannot take care of themselves. Hiring a live-in caregiver can often be less expensive in comparison to putting your family members in a skilled nursing facility or hiring multiple caregivers for 24/7 coverage. By ..read more

Many families struggle with trying to manage the recruitment, screening, hiring, scheduling and managing of private caregivers for their loved one. A challenging task to say the least and couple that with a very tight labor market during Covid-19 and it almost becomes impossible to manage effectively. The most important aspect of providing the right ..read more

As we head into the warmer months and begin to emerge from this trying year there are many activities seniors can enjoy outside. It is important for our physical and mental health to enjoy the warm weather and fresh air. Soaking up the sunlight helps generate Vitamin D, which is necessary for a healthy brain ..read more

There are many families that are considering hiring a caregiver to aid in taking care of their loved ones when they cannot take care of themselves. Hiring a live-in caregiver can often be less expensive in comparison to putting your family members in a skilled nursing facility or hiring multiple caregivers for 24/7 coverage. By ..read more

The ease of hiring the caregiver is one of the bigger differences when working with a home care agency vs. a private caregiver. When looking for a home care agency, it is a very simple process. Finding an independent caregiver, on the other hand, can be a challenge. It is analogous to hiring an employee ..read more

The winter can be very difficult and dangerous for seniors living alone. It is important to make sure the house is prepared for winter storms and possible loss of power. This is even more important for senior living on the South Shore. Seniors living in Hull, Hingham, Cohasset, Scituate, Marshfield, Duxbury and Plymouth are even ..read more

NVNA and Hospice is happy to announce a new partnership with Elder Living Advisors to provide free senior living consultation services for seniors and their families. The partnership will help seniors and their families navigate the complex senior living space. Elder Living Advisors will help guide families through the maze of available senior housing options ..read more

Press Release:  Cottage Caregivers Partners with SafetyNet Tracking Systems Cottage Caregivers is excited to announce our partnership with SafetyNet Tracking Systems (SafetyNet). Cottage Caregivers provides high level compassionate, professional and dependable senior home care across the South Shore and Southeastern, MA. SafetyNet operates across 23 states State wide search and rescue capability in Massachusetts and ..read more