Favors Touch Homecare Services

  It is our mission to provide our clients with exceptional home care services and achieve the optimum wellness they deserve.  

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No More Slipping

Damp tile floors can put your loved one at risk for slips and injuries. Let our caregivers help your senior out. Visit www.favorstouchhomecare.com to learn more about our services.

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It’s Your Turn to Take It Easy

Being a family caregiver is nothing to sneeze at. The responsibilities involved alone are big enough to put anyone at risk of illnesses and mental health problems. Favors Touch Homecare Services is here to help you out so you can take a break and rewind. Give our respite care services a try now! Dial 510-402-4645 to get in touch.

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Thank You, Mom

Today we thank all the mothers and single fathers around the world for all they’ve done and all they are doing for their children. Happy Mother’s Day!

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Bathing and Dressing Assistance

Chronic pain and other disabilities can make bathing and dressing difficult for some seniors. Favors Touch Homecare Services is here to assist your senior. Dial 510-402-4645 to learn more.

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What You Can Do

If you feel like you need a few helping hands in taking care of your senior, don’t hesitate to give us a call. We’re always glad to help a family out. Dial 510-402-4645.

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A Drinking Tip for Seniors with Dysphagia

Problems with swallowing are typically caused by a condition called dysphagia. Seniors who have this condition experience trouble with eating and drinking water. This puts them at risk for malnutrition and severe dehydration. To aid their drinking, thickening agents and gels are typically mixed with the liquids to make it easier and safer for the patient to ingest.

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When to Consider Home Care

Families should consider home care for their elderly loved ones when their loved ones have trouble with mobility, difficulty in performing daily living activities, experience frequent hospitalizations, or lack self-care.

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Respite for Family Caregivers

Our services can provide some respite for family caregivers. We can help them with their care duties to lessen their load or provide them with a short break from caregiving to rest and relax.

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Speaking Effectively with a Person Who Has Alzheimer's

Here are a few tips to help you speak effectively with a person or loved one suffering from an Alzheimer's disease: - Keep instructions short and simple - Repeat instructions and allow more time for a response - Do not talk to the patient as if he or she is not there. - Do not use baby talk while speaking to them.

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What Is Companionship Care for the Elderly?

Companionship care is a type of long-term care for the elderly that focuses on providing emotional support, friendship, and assistance with daily living activities. For more information, call us at 510-402-4646.

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Personal Hygiene Assistance

Proper personal hygiene will help preserve one's dignity and reduce the risk of infection from germs and viruses. We provide hygiene assistance for seniors to help them with bathing, dressing, and all their grooming needs.

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Is Dementia Hereditary?

Yes, one of the risk factors of some forms of dementia, like Alzheimer's disease, is one's family history. Studies show that those who have a parent, brother, or sister with dementia are more likely to develop the disease. The risk also increases if more than one family member has the illness. At Favors Touch Homecare Services, we offer dementia care and support. Contact us now to know more.

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Warning Signs of Stress in Seniors

Stress can increase the risk of dementia, chronic illness, and depression. Warning signs of stress in seniors include changes in eating habits, changes in mood, withdrawal or isolation, and difficulty concentrating.

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Favors Touch Homecare Services on Twitter

Here are some ways home care can benefit seniors that you may not have known about: - It helps them remain independent. - It encourages socialization and recreation. - It provides care for them in a familiar place.

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How Common Is Alzheimer's Disease?

Alzheimer's disease is one of the most common forms of dementia in older adults. Studies show that 1 in every 14 people over the age of 65 years are affected by this disease. It is important to remember that along these statistics, symptoms of Alzheimer's also start showing themselves when the person is in their mid-60s. We offer dementia and Alzheimer's care services. Call us at 510-402-4646 for more information.

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Favors Touch Homecare Services on Twitter

“World Health Day Happy World Health Day Everyone Remember to follow all community health guidelines and protocols to help keep you and your loved ones safe from COVID-19. #WorldHealthDay #FavorsTouchHomecareServices”

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Benefits of Regular Exercise for Seniors

Regular exercise is a great habit for seniors to develop at home. It will help them remain independent, keep their immunity strong, maintain their mobility, and manage a healthy weight.