Casa Companion Homecare Solutions

01/23/2026

For many seniors in California, driving is the key to independence and health. Vision loss often leads to people losing their driving privileges entirely. Without a car or confidence in public transportation, getting to medical appointments consistently can be a real challenge. That is why non-emergency medical transport (NEMT) services in San Diego are so essential, especially for people living with vision impairment. January is National Glaucoma Awareness Month, when we recognize that eye health affects independence, safety and access to care.

Read more on our blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/nemt-blog/why-vision-loss-top-reasons-people-use-nemt/

NEMT in San Diego offers vision loss patients a safe, reliable way to stay connected to healthcare, independence, and quality of life.

01/12/2026

Seniors can become too old to live alone without noticing, in a slow decline in capacity and safety. The activities of daily living gradually become too challenging, like standing long enough to cook a meal, or getting in and out of the shower. These ‘uh-oh’ moments of realization are frustrating, embarrassing, and even frightening. Friends and family don’t realize immediately that cleanliness or good nutrition standards are dropping. Adding a companion caregiver to a senior’s routine fills the gaps in their daily activities.

Home care supports daily routines so seniors can continue living in the home they love, surrounded by familiar faces, memories, and comfort. Normalcy matters to well-being more than many people realize. The real value of in-home care is how it enables seniors to age in place with dignity and security. When simple activities of daily life become hard, the right home care solution makes normal life manageable.

Read more on our home care blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/home-care-blog/when-simple-things-become-hard-value-in-home-care-seniors/

The real value of in-home care is the way it enables seniors to age in place with comfort, dignity and security.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at Casa Companion Homecare and Transport Solutions!

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from all of us at Casa Companion Homecare and Transport Solutions!

12/19/2025

In 2025, seniors and families wanted clarity, flexibility, and trusted support from their in home care provider. Every year brings new challenges for seniors aging at home and the families trying to support them.

The best home care solutions to these challenges are thoughtful, proactive, and personal, so our 2025 blog content focused on real questions families ask every day. “How does in-home care actually work?” “What keeps seniors safe at home?” “Why do some seniors resist help, even when they need it?” These conversations with our clients and community shaped the strategies we shared throughout the year.

This month, we present a 2025 home care review of the most important home care strategies and takeaways from Casa Companion this year. Each insight reflects real experiences from families navigating care decisions. Together, they tell a simple story. When care is tailored, consistent, and compassionate, seniors thrive at home and families feel supported.

Read more on our blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/homecareblog/2025-review-top-home-care-strategies-takeaways/

This month, we present a 2025 review of the most important home care strategies and takeaways from Casa Companion this year.

12/07/2025

Did you know that in the United States, nearly 4 million people a year miss or postpone medical care due to lack of transportation? Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) is a growing part of what seniors are doing to keep themselves healthy. San Diego seniors and their families came to rely on safe, licensed, and accessible rides to essential medical appointments.

NEMT in 2025 continues to demonstrate its value as a service that protects health, independence, and peace of mind. This year, we shared many ways that Casa Companion Transport Solutions supported seniors and their health care in San Diego.

Read more on our blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/nemt-blog/2025-review-how-nemt-supported-seniors-san-diego/

There are many ways that NEMT from Casa Companion Transport Solutions supported seniors and their health care in San Diego in 2025.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at Casa Companion Homecare and Transport Solutions!

11/22/2025

The holidays can feel joyful, but they can also feel chaotic for seniors aging in place. Days get darker. Families get busier. Houses fill with décor, packages and suitcases in unexpected places. During the last few weeks of the year, seniors often face challenges that do not show up on greeting cards. The normal routine of the rest of the year changes significantly, and some seniors have a hard time adjusting. There are five main holiday problems that home care solves, so the elderly in home care maintain their routine and find joy in the season.

https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/homecareblog/top-five-holiday-problems-home-care-solves-for-seniors/

In-home care solves five holiday problems for seniors and their families so they enjoy holidays instead of stressing out

11/07/2025

Safe, reliable travel to medical appointments for people with physical or developmental challenges can be hard to find. The solution is Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT), professional, assisted rides for patients that are middle ground between an ambulance and a rideshare.

NEMT vehicles are built for accessibility, unlike taxis or ride-share services. They have ramps, lifts, and room for wheelchairs or stretchers. Drivers are specially trained to help passengers safely and respectfully. Patients travel comfortably with people who care.

Consistency is the key to good healthcare because missed or delayed appointments make health problems worse, especially chronic conditions. Using NEMT keeps care consistent by ensuring patients always have a ride, on time and stress-free. There are four main reasons why NEMT is a smart, affordable choice for anyone needing dependable special needs transportation.

Read more on our NEMT blog at Casa Companion Transport Solutions: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/nemt-blog/top-reasons-to-choose-nemt-for-special-needs-transportation/

There are four main reasons why NEMT is a smart choice for anyone needing dependable special needs transportation.

10/25/2025

Families often face the challenge of in-home care resistance when seniors begin to need extra support. Parents or grandparents insist they don’t need help, even when they clearly do. A lifetime of being the adult in the room, plus a mix of pride and fear, tips them into denial. Understanding why seniors resist accepting help, and how to respond with compassion, can make the difference in keeping them safe.

Read more about how in home care supports seniors aging in place on our blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/homecareblog/in-home-care-resistance-why-seniors-refuse-help-how-families-can-respond/

How do families face the challenge of in-home care resistance when a loved one begins to need extra support?

10/10/2025

After surgery, illness, or an injury, getting to physical therapy consistently is crucial to recovery. Regular therapy helps rebuild strength, improve balance, and restore independence. But for many seniors and their families, transportation presents one of the biggest hurdles to regaining health. Maybe the family caregiver also works full-time. Maybe the recovering patient can’t or shouldn’t drive anymore. Or maybe the clinic is just too far away for a quick trip. That’s where Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) comes in. It’s a simple, stress-free way to ensure loved ones never miss a therapy session, and to keep recovery on track. Many caregivers in San Diego rely on NEMT for recovery, to keep seniors progressing safely and comfortably after surgery or illness.

Read more about how NEMT supports recovery and physical rehabilitation on our blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/nemt-blog/getting-seniors-pt-on-time-nemt-keeps-recovery-on-track/

Getting to physical therapy shouldn’t be a challenge. With NEMT, seniors can focus on recovery, and getting stronger every day.

09/26/2025

Did you know that about one in four people over age 65 fall each year? In 2016, over 20,000 seniors in San Diego County were treated in emergency departments for falls, and another 7,000 were hospitalized. Many falls are preventable through awareness, risk-assessment, and practical interventions, which home care solutions can support and provide.

Fall Prevention & Awareness Week is in September, highlighting the ways seniors, caregivers and families can prevent falls. As a home care agency in San Diego, we believe in prevention and safety. There are many fall prevention guidelines and tools available from local and national experts.

Read more on our blog: https://www.casacompanionhomecare.com/home-care-blog/fall-prevention-home-simple-steps-keep-seniors-safe-all-year/

In home care supports fall prevention by keeping medical care consistent, the home tidy, and seniors active and engaged with the world.