Reliable Home Care Services, No Matter the Weather

Snow, rain, or sun - Pear Tree Home Care is here for you.

Snow or shine, our caregivers are here to provide the support you need.   At Pear Tree Home Care, we’re dedicated to helping you stay in the home you love. Our services are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call us today to learn more about the care we offer.     […]

Protecting Senior Vision: Beyond Routine Exams

Home care can support aging seniors with healthier routines to improve eye health and overall well-being.

As we age, our eyesight changes, leading to eye problems such as cataracts, glaucoma, and macular degeneration. While regular eye exams are important, seniors can also take extra steps to keep their eyesight healthy. With the support of home care providers and loved ones, they can incorporate some of the tips below to ensure they’re […]

The Impact of Alzheimer’s on Communication for Seniors

Alzheimer’s home care helps seniors and their families with care and communication issues.

Alzheimer’s disease, a degenerative neurological ailment, severely impairs a person’s capacity to speak effectively. As the disease advances, it steadily erodes cognitive functions required for language and social interaction. For seniors with Alzheimer’s, communication difficulties can be alienating and distressing, affecting their relationships and general quality of life. Understanding these changes and implementing compassionate strategies […]

Recognizing Balance Issues Before a Fall

Senior home care can help seniors with diet, balance, mobility, and more to safely age in place.

One of the most common fears in the later years is falling, which might make loved ones, and seniors wonder if there are signs that indicate an issue with balance before a fall occurs. The answer is often yes; there may be signs that loved ones, seniors, and senior home care might notice. Recognizing these […]

10 Things Diabetic Seniors Should Do To Take Care Of Their Feet

Personal care at home can help aging seniors with diabetes maintain healthy foot care.

If your senior mom or dad has diabetes, they need to take very good care of their feet. Seniors who have diabetes often have poor circulation and nerve damage to their feet, and they may develop ulcers on their feet or ankles that are slow to heal. Personal care at home can help your senior […]

Five Ways to Help A Loved One Who Doesn’t Want Help

Discover how home care assistance can offer needed assistance while allowing them to age in place independently.

Are you at the stage in life when you see that your elderly parent or another loved one could use a little help but refuse to ask for it? You’re not alone. Sometimes, taking those first steps toward asking for help is the most challenging step for anyone, especially an older person who has been […]

5 Ways Around The Clock Care Helps Seniors Live Alone

24-hour home care brings round the clock care to aging seniors for safety and peace of mind.

If your senior parent wants to continue living on their own but you’re worried about their ability to take care of themselves, 24-hour home care may be the solution you’re looking for. If your mom or dad has 24-hour home care, someone will always be in the home to help them and make sure they […]

Collaboration & Fun at ALCA’s Game Show Night

November 2024 ALCA Social Event

Pear Tree Home Care’s Monique and Jeff had a fantastic time at the November 2024 ALCA Social Event hosted at Game Show Battle Room! It was a great opportunity to bond with other agencies and strengthen connections within the Aging Life Care community. Events like these allow us to share experiences, collaborate, and support each […]

How Respite Care Improves Family Caregiving

Regular respite care helps family caregivers recharge while ensuring continuing quality care for their aging seniors.

Most family caregivers don’t think twice about canceling their own plans to take care of something for the seniors they love. While this is admirable, doing this too often can bring some other challenges into the mix. Family caregivers need to be able to take time away and to take care of their own needs. […]

Understanding Cholesterol: What Seniors Need to Know

Senior home care can help seniors maintain their cholesterol levels.

Maintaining a healthy heart is essential for seniors, and cholesterol plays a significant role in heart health. However, many seniors might not understand what cholesterol is and why it matters. The good news is that senior home care providers can help seniors research the information they need to gain a better understanding of cholesterol so […]