Alzheimer’s Disease and Vision Issues

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The elaborate, complicated steps associated with making it possible for us to see are amazing. In the blink of an eye, our brains can easily take data transmitted from our environment, interpret that data in accordance with feedback from our other thoughts, senses, and experiences and then acquire an understanding of that information which will […]

Beyond Reading Glasses: 4 Types of Senior Vision Problems That Require Extra Care

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If it seems to you as though newspaper print is getting smaller and smaller as we age, you’re in good company! Lots of us find ourselves struggling to read the fine print, so to speak – holding reading materials at arm’s length, putting on reading glasses, or grabbing a magnifier.While not everyone encounters eyesight concerns […]

Careers

Careers Home Become a Caregiver Make Caring Your Life’s Purpose Join the Hearts at Home In-Home Care team and help older adults stay safe, independent, and connected—right at home. Here, caregiving isn’t just a job; it’s a meaningful career that makes every day count. Apply Now Flexible Scheduling Enjoy the freedom to choose shifts that […]

Dementia Care

Dementia Care Services for Every Stage Home Book a Consultation Services Include Here’s what’s typically included when you choose this type of care: Memory Care Support Help With Daily Routines & Familiarity Gentle Companionship & Redirection Routine Wellness Check-ins Supervision & Wandering Prevention Light Housekeeping & Safety Monitoring Family Updates & Ongoing Communication Additional Home […]

Respite Care

Respite Care Services Home Book a Consultation Services Include Here’s what’s typically included when you choose this type of care: Daily Tasks Companionship Wellness Check-ins Medication Reminders Light Housekeeping Transportation to Appointments Family Communication Additional Home Care Services Care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Explore more ways we can help. Personal Care​ Companion Care Dementia Care Respite Care […]

About Us

About Us Home About Us About Hearts at Home In-Home Care For over 16 years, families in Kansas City have counted on us for respectful, dependable in-home care. Here’s how it all started—and why we care so much about what we do. Our Vision To become a trusted leader in elder care, fostering a compassionate […]

How to Make Stroke Prevention for Seniors a Priority

A woman exercises outside knowing that regular physical activity is part of stroke prevention for seniors.

Experiencing a stroke is just the first step in a series of challenges. The results of a stroke can last long-term. In fact, the National Institute on Aging marks stroke as the leading source of disability in American seniors. As with other serious health issues, stroke prevention for seniors is crucial. What Can People Do […]

How to Make Stroke Prevention for Seniors a Priority

A woman exercises outside knowing that regular physical activity is part of stroke prevention for seniors.

Experiencing a stroke is just the first step in a series of challenges. The results of a stroke can last long-term. In fact, the National Institute on Aging marks stroke as the leading source of disability in American seniors. As with other serious health issues, stroke prevention for seniors is crucial. What Can People Do […]

Activities That Improve Self-Esteem in Dementia Patients

A woman works on a puzzle with her older mother because she knows that it’s important to incorporate activities that improve self-esteem in those with dementia.

What gets you up out of bed each day? Most of us have an extensive to-do list that propels us to get the day started. However much we might like to keep hitting the snooze button, having a sense of purpose is crucial to our wellbeing. That’s true for a person with dementia too. When […]

What a Loss of Interest in Activities Means for Seniors

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Following the eventfulness of the holiday season, it’s not uncommon for the winter doldrums to kick in. Yet what may possibly appear at first glance to be a touch of boredom could in fact be something bigger that needs to be attended to. Anhedonia is a loss of interest in activities that someone once loved […]