SYNERGY HomeCare of Edmond Blog

The holiday season is when our caregivers can put on their elf hats to help with everything on your holiday to-do list. We can assist with shopping, gift wrapping, cooking and even decorating! Our Elder Elves are heading out for the holidays to assist local seniors who need a little extra help to boost their holiday spirit and deck the halls!

The Care Assessment Checklist can help you decide what help, if any, your loved one may need. This checklist was created by Carla Sutter, the Director of Operations at SYNERGY HomeCare Corporate office. She is certified as an Advanced Care Planning and End of Life Decision Making Instructor and Facilitator. This checklist is designed to be used as a tool to help you make a determination, but talking with your doctor or health care manager may shed some additional light on your specific needs and what assistance, if any, is needed.

View these 12 Tips for Improving Your Outlook on Life dur­ing Sep­tem­ber: Healthy Aging Month. You’re never too old to reinvent yourself and focus on the positive aspects of growing older.

Have you had the conversation about driving with your elderly loved ones? As we age, the threat older drivers pose to other drives on the road can increase. Not only that, but the safety of the older driver is at stake as well.

Summer is a time to get that much needed relaxation.  Getting help from an in-home care service can give you the downtime that you really need! Call us today at (405)254-3046.

At SYNERGY HomeCare, we honor The Longest Day by hosting a full day of webinars to provide you and your support system the tools and resources needed to help you care for those living with Alzheimer's.

Arthritis can make cooking more challenging for older adults who live with the condition. Even the simplest of tasks can make it hard to hold onto things due to the pain and other physical limitations arthritis can cause. There are steps you can take to make cooking a little easier.

Trying to find the answers to whether senior home care or health care living is right for your loved ones can be overwhelming. Today, we’re going to share 5 signs your loved one may need home care.

A lot of people are suffering, because they are stuck on the "do-it-yourself" attitude. Sometimes, you just have to realize that you just can't do everything yourself and still keep a sane mind, a healthy body and happy spirit. Our home care team understands! We know that caring for your elderly loved ones is stressful for you and it's ok for you to admit that out loud. The fact is, that no matter how much you love your aging parents, the physical stress will eventually become overwhelming as you attempt to keep up with your own family life at the same time. Here are some signs that you're already at your peak stress level:

Are you debating whether to hire a caregiver through an agency or privately? SYNERGY HomeCare understands your desire to be comfortable and is determined to make life easier on you!

Q. Why would you recommend a home care agency such SYNERGY instead of hospice for your patients?

Senior in home care providers don't necessarily have to be full-time to make your elderly parent or loved one's life

Due to many different factors, deciding which type of care will be the best fit for a senior is complicated.

From assisted living and retirement homes to

Q: How can hospice and home care assistance companies such as SYNERGY work together?

Is there a particularly challenging diagnosis for seniors?

It depends on what diagnosis you are talking about and the

This is a common question from those in need of in home care in Oklahoma City and the surrounding area.

One industry that always seems to be hiring us health care and that tops the list of companies hiring this week on the Fox network with Cheryl Casone, FOX Business Network. 

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Greg G. and his sisters are grateful for SYNERGY. Recently, their Dad, who has Alzheimer's, suffered a dramatic downturn in his health. They needed immediate help and they got it with one phone call to SYNERGY HomeCare of Edmond.