Senior Care
Lorna Smith, of Covenant Home Care, was a guest on the Good Eye Podcast. Listen to learn more about how Covenant Home Care cares for their clients, hires employees, and deals with keeping their clients safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. Good Eye Podcast with Lorna... 
Senior Care
Covenant Home Care’s 24-hour clients love our foot nurse. Qualifying clients get a visit every 90 days. During the visit they receive personalized foot and hand care in the comfort of their home. Covenant Home Care Certified Foot Care Nurse program has a positive... 
Senior Health
Most American adults believe the vaccinations they received as a child are good for life, but it may be time for a vaccine booster. The reason we were taught vaccines were once and done is because of the theory of herd protection. Herd protection results when most...Caregiver Education
Many boomers must hire someone to assist them or their parents with the daily activities of life, such as meals, laundry, and transportation. Others may also need more personal tasks, such as bathing, dressing or incontinence. There is also a plethora of home care... 
Senior Safety
Incorporating exercise for older adults can significantly reduce falls. Reducing the chance of falling is essential because falls are a major threat to an older person’s ability to live independently. Falls are the main cause of serious injuries and accidental deaths... 
Community Outreach
Covenant Home Care was a Platinum sponsor at the Senior Living Guide Social Worker/Case Manager Appreciation Luncheon on March 21. This is a great event to show appreciation to the Social Workers and Case Managers in the Central Virginia area for all the hard work... 
Caregiver Education
Loneliness can pose a significant threat to aging people with heart disease, especially those who live by themselves. Elderly loneliness can also cause other health issues, influence emotional well being, and financial stability. Although it may be difficult to... 
Consider This
A Memory book is a worthwhile project for both you and your parent. It’s a tool for passing on wisdom and life lessons. You may think that you know your parent well, but chances are you only have intimate knowledge of twenty years when you were living with them. That...Caregiver Education
While planning for the upcoming holidays, remember that older adults may need extra care. Keep in mind that your parents and/or grandparents may not be as mobile as they were the last time you visited. As we age, we are also less inclined to drive in winter weather,... 
Senior Safety
There are serious dangers from cooking fires for older adults, including injury and death. According to US FEMA fire statics, older adults have the greatest risk of dying in a fire, Ages 65 and over have a risk that is 2.5 times greater than the population as a whole....
