Fall is finally here! This season can become what you make it. It’s easy to feel trapped and lonely in the darker, drearier months, but if you change your attitude, fall can be a wonderful, cozy season! Try some of the following recipes this fall and watch your attitude change from dreary to cozy. Let’s start the day off with some Spiced Apple Pancakes: INGREDIENTS 1 1/3 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder 1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon, divided 1 tbsp. granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 4 tbsp. butter, divided, plus more for cooking 1 large egg, se ..read more

Have you ever wondered what the difference between an hourly and live-in caregiver is? You may think they are close to identical services although there are a few key differences between the two. Hopefully after you read this blog post, you will discover which option is best for you or a loved one. At-Home Quality Care, a proud member of CareFinders, is a licensed and insured home-care agency that offers live-in home care services in Eastern Pennsylvania. If you would like more information about our services, please visit our website. WHAT IS LIVE-IN HOME-CARE? If you are having difficulty ca ..read more

Are you a senior aged citizen who is feeling more lonely than usual? Do you feel as though your voice is not being heard through all of the chaos happening in the world? Do you feel as though you are lacking community due to self-isolation? Unfortunately for many seniors, the answer to these questions is yes. Furthermore, due to the coronavirus pandemic, these feelings of lonesomeness within the senior community are only on the rise. Many older adults are staying inside to avoid catching the virus, which prevents them from spending valuable time with friends and family. While self-isolating m ..read more

At Home Quality Care would like to express thanks and spread some cheer! Two of our locations will be having flower giveaways. Don’t worry all social distancing will be in place and masks will be on. Friday April 24, 2020 at 12 noon come see us at our Lewisburg office and Saturday April 25, 2020 at 12 noon at our Clark’s Summit office. (Addresses are below) If you would like any information on our services our fantastic team will also be available for any questions! See you then! Drive Up Free Flower Giveaway! At Home Quality Care (AHQC) is pleased to announce a special DriveUp Free Flower Gi ..read more

As we hear more about the emerging Coronavirus, home care is certainly an area where we cannot be too careful in the precautions we take. AHQC has been proactively educating our Caregivers and Staff about the dangers of the virus, the ways we can prevent the spread, and realistic expectations for the elderly during this time. Older people and people with an underlying disease such as diabetes or heart disease seem to be at a higher risk to catch the virus. Typically, those needing home care fall into one (or two) of these groups. As an elderly person or someone with an underlying condition, y ..read more

Did you know that between 5-8% of individuals over age 60 have dementia? Around the world, this means 50 million individuals are suffering from the disease. For reference, that is more people than are currently residing in the country of Spain, measured this year. Many families across the world are adjusting to their loved one’s changing needs and personality as a result of this disease. Typically, families have to make many adjustments for the affected family member. And the family might even help them relocate to a more supervised situation. As a result of this diagnosis, Caretakers must al ..read more

Unfortunately, we’re all very familiar with stress. Stress is defined as “a process in which environmental demands strain an organism’s adaptive capacity resulting in both psychological demands as well as biological changes that could place at risk for illness.” Stress presents itself in different forms throughout our lives. As a young child, losing a toy can be stressful. Later on, adolescent friendships become stressful. In college, stress propels us to complete that overdue paper. In adulthood, stress at work might prevent us from being truly present with our families. The range of a stres ..read more

A few weeks ago, we announced to all of our Clients and Employees that an exciting change is taking place: At Home Quality Care is becoming a part of the CareFinders Total Care Family! CareFinders Total Care is one of the fastest growing home care companies in the Northeast region. Recently, CareFinders has begun serving the state of Pennsylvania. We are proud to be part of this growing organization! CareFinders shares our mission for providing the most personalized, quality home care experience for Clients. They also join us in creating the best opportunities for Caregivers to grow and thr ..read more

At the end of the year, it seems that all of our intentions to eat well go out the window. Due to work, family and social gatherings, we might be tempted to see the entire month of December as a “cheat month,” and hope to get back on track in January. Enter: New Years Resolutions! Most of us come up with a list of healthier lifestyle choices for the new year, and hang on to that commitment for a few months, or shorter. Well, did you know that you can start your resolutions now? And even continue on in your healthy eating if you’ve already started this year. Let’s make a cozy holiday meal – ma ..read more

The Holidays can be a joyous, but often stressful time of year. Family travels in to spend time together, exchange gifts, and enjoy traditional meals. Shopping becomes a festive (although sometimes hectic) activity. Snow might be softly covering the mountains near your home. Maybe the small children in your life are filled with wonder and expectation for the festivities to come. However, in the midst of celebrating being together, you might notice changes in the ones you love. A visit with family members might end in warm feelings, or it might end in strife and concern. As you travel to and f ..read more