If you’re caring for a senior this summer and need some ideas for activities here you go! 1. Water Aerobics: Most community recreation centers have a pool that is open…
If you’re caring for a senior this summer and need some ideas for activities here you go! 1. Water Aerobics: Most community recreation centers have a pool that is open…
In honor of cancer research awareness month we’d like to share a video with you. This video is from our guest contributor, Cameron whose wife was diagnosed with Mesothelioma. Watch…
By: Sherry Picker If you have a parent in the hospital or a rehabilitation facility you may encounter a few roadblocks when attempting to get access to their medical information…
In honor of Mother’s day we have a guest blog post from our friend Judy Fox. Judy and her friend, Andrea have a website dedicated to their journey in caregiving for their mothers….
We have been selected as a Top Workplace by The Tampa Bay Times! This marks the third consecutive year Bayshore Home Care has been named a Top Workplace in the…
Happy Easter readers! We wish you and your family a peaceful and enjoyable holiday. Incase you’re looking for a last minute recipe here is one of my favorite dinner rolls….
Hey There! Well here we are, already half way through National Nutrition Month. I guess we better get in motion and make the most of it! My two biggest…
Do you see it? Can you feel it? The crowd cheering, foot long hot dogs, fresh cut grass, vendors shouting to sell sugary confections. That’s right, spring training is here!…
As your parent’s age and their health situations change you will probably find yourself accompanying them to the doctor. Whether your presence at the doctor is out of medical necessity…
If you’re like me, now that it’s mid January you are beginning to lack enthusiasm for carrying out your New Year’s resolutions. If getting in better shape is one of…
The New Year brings opportunity for change and improvement, so in honor of the season here are some exercises specifically for seniors that can be completed from a sitting position….
A big thank you to our guest contributor Cameron Von St. James! I never knew fully what my wife, Heather was going through after her diagnosis with mesothelioma, just as she could…
STEP ONE: Establish open communication with the hospital staff You will no doubt have lots of questions for the doctor and nurses. But some people find it difficult to…
Are you a stressed out caregiver? Get relief at Arden Court’s Caregiver Stress Relief Spa Session on Tuesday, December 18th from 2:00pm-5:30pm. RSVP by calling (727)559-8411 or e-mail largo@arden-courts.com Event…
Recently our very own Suzanne Atkinson appeared on Studio 10, a local morning news show. Suzanne spoke about the services Bayshore provides and gave some tips on how to determine…
A study from University College London that included 5100 men and women has determined four healthy behaviors that are essential to aging successfully. In a world obsessed with anti-aging products…
By: Jenee Mendillo For as long as I can remember the holidays have been my favorite time of year, and also my most dreaded. Most season’s have started off with…
Providing care for your parents can be complicated. When your brothers and sisters are also involved, caregiving can become even more complex. While your siblings can be enormously helpful and…
Meet Mayme Golden Mayme Golden has been a dedicated caregiver with Bayshore Home Care for the last five years. Her passion for caregiving and love for her patients is…
This video is an excerpt of “The Art of Caregiving””, a 2 hour training DVD for caregivers. Teepa Snow, a nationally acclaimed Alzheimer’s and dementia care specialist, teaches her students…
Our fellow bloggers at Lifefoneblog.com are sharing great tips for spring cleaning for the elderly. Check out their advice below: Of coarse, if cleaning the ceiling fans is not at…
SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders) SHINE is also an award winning program geared toward helping elders navigate through the complicated health insurance system. Volunteer counselors offer expertise on…
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It’s impossible to get through the month of February without thinking about hearts. Thanks to Valentine’s Day, we’re inundated with heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and cards. But candy hearts aren’t…
As a home care agency, we often see families faced with some of life’s thoughest decisions. What do you do when Mom or Dad refuses to move to a senior…
Did you know that by 2030, the number of adults age 65 and older will nearly double to 70 million. With the life expectancy for Americans reaching over 75 years…
Mark your calendar…Friday, September 23, 2011…it’s when the most innovative, informative and enjoyable gathering ever held for caregivers is being brought to Ruth Eckerd Hall in Clearwater, Florida by The…
Bayshore Home Care will be hosting a yard sale to benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. We are forming a team to walk in this year’s annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Help…
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Working with Senior’s and their families we have found caregivers of all kinds. From grandchildren to neighbors, soup to nuts. There are many resources availale for caregivers especially, of the…