85-year-old mother and loving pet owner killed in Palisades Fire
An 85-year-old woman died in the Palisades Fire after refusing to leave her home and pets, according to Luxe Homecare, the home health company caring for her at the time. Annette Rossilli was told to evacuate her home after the Palisades Fire erupted Tuesday morning but she refused to leave, according to Fay Vahdani, president […]
Fall Detection Technology and Elderly Care:
The Best Products on the Market in 2020
Aging in place helps to improve the quality of life of seniors and thanks to advances in technology, there are some products that can help you look out for your loved one should a fall happen. Falls are a major concern in the elderly and from 2007 to 2016 the fall death rate in the […]
When Mom or Dad Need to Go Somewhere, and You’re Too Busy to Take Them
We’ve all been in that place before. Your parent calls and needs a ride to a doctor’s appointment or the grocery store right away. You typically clear your schedule for these types of situations, but you’ve had something come up at work, and you have to take care of it. Or maybe you’re out of […]
Why It’s a Wise Choice to Use an In-Home Care Agency and Not Try to Do It on Your Own
Families have a choice of hiring an independent in-home caregiver that they find on a registry or through a friend or working with a licensed agency such as Luxe Homecare. What’s the difference? Although non-agency workers typically charge less per hour, they come with a few unknowns. Unlike agencies that vet, insure, and train their […]
Why In-Home Caregivers Should Always Be Vetted
The day has come. Your mom or dad needs assistance in their home. They may require help with the basic activities of daily living such as eating, bathing, and dressing; meal planning, preparation or diet monitoring; light housekeeping or help with laundry; medication reminders; companionship; rides or escorts to appointments or post-hospitalization/post-surgical care. You’ve never […]
When Family Care Givers Need Respite Care, Luxe Homecare Is a Trusted Resource
You are the sole caregiver for your father, mother, sibling or friend and are beginning to burn out. Caring for a loved one can be physically and emotionally draining, especially if you have no one to relieve you from this task from time to time. We all need a break. That doesn’t make you uncaring […]
When Household Chores Become Overwhelming for Mom, Luxe Homecare Can Send Hardworking Caregivers
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Having Someone to Talk to Makes All the Difference
One of the hardest things about growing older is the loneliness and isolation felt by so many seniors. They have lost friends and family members, and their group of confidantes is dwindling. We all need human contact, someone to care about us and show affection, someone to listen to our concerns and provide emotional support, […]
Alzheimer’s Alert: What You Need to Know
You have probably read articles about Alzheimer’s Disease and wondered what symptoms you should be watching out for in your family. At Luxe Homecare we receive a lot of questions from clients families and from individuals we meet at other events. I met Lucie at a local community center. She is part of the Sandwich […]
Seniors Can Beat the Heat with Simple Precautions
As a premier caregiving agency, Luxe Homecare educates our home caregivers on a variety of topics, including how to help our clients avoid heat-related illnesses. This is especially true for our senior clients who may have a chronic disease, are poorly hydrated, or are taking medications that include diuretics. What Causes Heat-Related Illness? As […]
