Summer is almost over, and for many gardeners, it can be hard to say goodbye to all of their hard work and the benefits gardening brings. Your elderly loved one doesn’t need to simply sit inside and wait for next spring to continue working with plants. Each year in September, National Indoor Plant Week reminds […]
See MoreWhat is loneliness? Many people automatically think that being alone is the same as feeling lonely but in reality, they are two different situations. A person can be alone and not feel lonely at all and a person can be in a room full of crowded people (even people he knows) and feel like the […]
See MoreTaking care of aging loved ones can be both rewarding and challenging. Many families try to manage the responsibilities themselves, often delaying the decision to hire professional help. However, there comes a point when hiring professional senior home care becomes necessary. Here are six compelling reasons why now is the time to consider it. Reason […]
See MoreFor seniors who don’t need a lot of hands-on help just yet, companion care at home might be the right level of assistance. That’s because companion caregivers can enhance quality of life without making any big changes in seniors’ routines and activities. Companion caregivers can spend time with aging adults, keeping them company and offering […]
See MoreDavid and Anita Settle began their journey with Touching Hearts at Home in October of 2017 when they decided the best way to serve their community and the elderly population in central Kansas was to open their own local Touching Hearts at Home office in McPherson, Kansas. Choosing McPherson as their base allowed them to […]
See MoreMarch brings spring, eventually, but it also brings National Craft Month every single year. This is a month-long celebration dedicated to embracing self-expression, creativity, and the joy that crafting can bring. For aging adults, embracing crafting offers a great opportunity for socializing, stimulating cognitive skills, and creating something beautiful. Crafting is also something that companion […]
See MoreMost people don’t think a lot about handwashing on a daily basis, but it’s something that older adults need to do more often in order to preserve their well-being. As seniors age, they become more susceptible to infections and a key way to reduce exposure to infections is to remove germs. Handwashing is one of […]
See MoreSeniors will experience a lot of physical changes as they age, including some dramatic changes in their skin. As seniors get older their skin will lose a lot of plumpness and elasticity. That means seniors will need to make good skin care a part of their daily life in order to protect their skin. If […]
See MoreColds are a regular problem in the winter, and for seniors, the risks can be higher. The good news is that seniors can take strategic steps to boost their immune systems and lower their chances of getting a cold, especially when they have companion care at home by their sides. Consider the following while caring […]
See MoreEveryone is invited to a Christmas Open House at the office of Touching Hearts at Home of Central Kansas on Friday, December 22, 2023. There will be treats and beverages from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Please Come! The address is 109 1/2 N Main St. Suite 208, McPherson, KS.
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