8 Smart Caregiving Strategies to Make Daily Home Care Easier for Family Caregivers
A Practical Guide to Managing Daily Care at Home Caring for a loved one at home can be one of the most rewarding experiences in life. Many family caregivers step into this role out of love and commitment, helping parents, spouses, or relatives maintain independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. However, […]
Daily Movement Tips for Seniors: Keeping Active and Engaged at Home
Caring for a senior loved one is about more than helping with meals, medications, or personal care, it’s also about helping them stay active, engaged, and connected. Daily movement is a cornerstone of healthy aging. It promotes mobility, balance, mental alertness, and emotional well-being, while also providing a sense of routine and purpose. For family […]
How to Keep Our Elders Healthy Through the Frost
Winter can be beautiful, but it also brings unique challenges for older adults and the families caring for them. Shorter days, icy sidewalks, and cold temperatures increase the risk of falls, illness, and isolation. For many families, caring for an aging loved one during the winter months can feel overwhelming. At Family Support Services (FSS), […]
How to Talk with Aging Parents About Future Care: A Family Guide
Talking with aging parents about their future care can feel uncomfortable, even overwhelming. Many families avoidTalking to aging parents about care can feel uncomfortable, emotional, and even overwhelming. Many families postpone the conversation because they fear upsetting their loved ones or creating tension. Others assume there is still plenty of time. Unfortunately, delaying family care […]
Family Discussions About Care: How to Talk to Aging Parents About Their Future
When a loved one needs extra support to continue living safely at home, families often ask: what support is available for family caregivers? Many assume caregiving must be unpaid and unsupported. However, several Medicaid-funded programs allow family members to provide care at home, while receiving structured guidance and tax-free compensation. At Family Support Services (FSS), […]
Home Care vs Home Health: Understanding the Right Support at Home
Home Care vs Home Health: What Families Need to Know When a loved one needs extra support to continue living safely at home, families often wonder: should we choose home care or home health? While these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, they provide very different types of support. Understanding the distinction helps families make informed […]
The Restorative Power of Nature in Family Caregiving: Creating Connection, Confidence, and Community
Spending time in natural settings offers a simple yet powerful way to bring people closer together. For individuals receiving care and the families who support them, outdoor moments create space for connection, shared experiences, and everyday joy. At Family Support Services (FSS), we believe caregiving is most effective when it supports not only daily needs, […]
How Family Support Services Helps Caregivers Provide Safe, Supported Homecare in 2026
Caring for a loved one at home is one of the most meaningful roles a family member can take on and one of the most demanding. Across the country, families are increasingly choosing home-based care over facility-based options, creating a growing need for structured support, guidance, and resources for those providing care every day. At […]
Understanding Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs)
As individuals age or live with disabilities or chronic health conditions, everyday tasks can become more challenging. While basic self-care is essential, many people struggle first with more complex activities that allow them to live independently in their homes and communities. These tasks are known as Instrumental Activities of Daily Living (IADLs). At Family Support […]
How Much Do Family Members Get Paid for Caregiving in Ohio?
Many families across Ohio are caring for aging parents, grandparents, or loved ones at home—often without realizing they may be eligible to get paid as a family caregiver. Through Ohio Medicaid’s PASSPORT Waiver, qualified caregivers can receive tax-free monthly compensation while providing daily, non-medical care at home. Ohio’s Structured Family Caregiving (SFC) program, offered through […]