When you are concerned about your aging parents, it’s hard to know when is the right time to take action. All too often, help if not accepted until a preventable incident has already occurred. Here are a few key indicators that your loved one is…
Bayshore Home Care Named to Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay
Bayshore was recently featured in the Tampa Bay Times for being named as one of Tampa Bay’s Top Workplaces. Our employees nominated us and were surveyed about several topics, including practices and policies. The Top Workplaces in Tampa Bay program was created by the Tampa Bay Times and Energage,…
Five tips for keeping your elderly loved ones comfortable and engaged during family gatherings
1. Have them help prepare the meal/ table Involve your loved one in simple tasks that keep them engaged in conversation but away from the stove. Pull up a chair to your kitchen table and have them help you fold napkins, roll dough, fill glasses…
Gift ideas for your elderly loved one
Need some ideas to get your elderly loved for the holidays? We’ve compiled a list of winning ideas that are sure to bring a smile to the faces of your aging family members. This list is ideal for home-bound seniors or those over the age of…
What to do when seniors are refusing additional help even from their home care provider.
Denial can be a dangerous thing and at Bayshore it is one of the most common issues that adult children call us about. The adult child knows its time for mom or dad to get additional help, but the senior just doesn’t agree. We believe…
Worried for your parents’ safety at home?
If you are worried about your parent(s) living alone, you may have valid concerns. These tips will help you talk with your parents and know where to start. 1. Fall prevention is key: If a fall or health crisis is imminent, do all that…
Parkinson’s disease: Do you know the Symptoms?
Parkinson’s disease is a progressive, degenerative disease affecting movement and cognition over time. People usually notice those with Parkinson’s because they have hand and/or head tremors, rigidity in the body and an unusual gait. Parkinson’s typically begins to manifest itself when people are in their…
What we learned from hurricane Irma
Bayshore has served Tampa Bay for 31 years, but never have we faced a test quite like Irma. “It was challenging to say the least,” said owner, Suzanne Johnson. “We were checking the forecast twice every hour to see what we needed to do to…
Feeling Forgetful? How To Know If It’s Memory Loss Or Overload
Are you becoming more forgetful? Do you have trouble concentrating and recalling words or names in conversation? These symptoms can signal concern for many individuals. However, an important question to ask yourself is, “Am I under a lot of stress?” If so, these symptoms will…
New Findings: Home Care Improves Quality of Life for Those with Dementia
A group of researchers from Johns Hopkins University recently conducted a study to investigate the effects of home care on patients with dementia. The study included 300 participants over the age of 70 with dementia and lasted for 18 months. Participants were broken up into…
