By Your Side Home Care

12/09/2025

🎪❄️ Mark your calendars — our Winter Carnival is coming! ❄️🎪

Get ready for an enchanting evening of winter wonder at Lancaster Rec’s Winter Carnival! Step into a festive world filled with holiday cheer, laughter, and community fun. Families can enjoy cookie decorating, crafts, holiday movies, and our beloved Candy Cane Scavenger Hunt — all while meeting the merry man of the season, Santa Claus himself! 🎅

✨ This magical night is completely FREE and open to the community — a perfect way to celebrate the season together. Whether you’re sipping cocoa, crafting with friends, or hunting for candy canes, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

📅 Thursday, December 18, 2025
⌚ 6–8 p.m.
📍 Lancaster Rec Center — 525 Fairview Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

💫 Want to help make the magic happen? We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to bring joy to our families and kids!
👉 Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/WinterCarnivalSignUp

A huge thank-you to our sponsors, AARP and AmeriHealth Caritas Pennsylvania, for helping make this special community event possible. ❤️

12/09/2025

12/09/2025

⭐ Option 1: Warm & Community-Focused

💛 Caring for our community, one meaningful moment at a time.
At By Your Side Care, we believe that everyone deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued in the place they call home.

Whether it’s companionship, personal care, meal prep, or help around the house, our caregivers show up with compassion and respect every single day.

If you or a loved one could use a little extra support, we’re here—right by your side.

📞 Call us to learn more: (717) 394-5111
🌐 www.byyoursidecare.com

12/05/2025

🎄✨ Looking for the Perfect Christmas Gifts for the Elderly? ✨🎁

Finding a thoughtful gift for aging parents, grandparents, or seniors in our lives can feel tricky — but the best gifts are often the ones that bring comfort, connection, and joy. ❤️

Here are some meaningful ideas that never fail to brighten their holiday season:

🎁 Digital Photo Frames – Perfect for sharing family memories, even from far away.
🧦 Cozy Non-Slip Slippers – Warm, safe, and comfy for winter days.
🛋️ Heated Throw Blankets – A hug in blanket form!
📚 Large-Print Puzzle or Activity Books – Great for keeping the mind active and entertained.
🔑 Simple Key Finders – Helpful for everyday peace of mind.
🍵 Easy-Use Electric Kettles – Safer and easier for making tea or coffee.
❄️ Electric Hand Warmers – Especially loved by seniors with cold hands or poor circulation.
📸 Keepsake Gifts – Photo albums, framed pictures, or memory books they’ll treasure.
💬 Your Time – Sometimes the most meaningful gift is simply being present.

This Christmas, let’s celebrate the seniors who have filled our lives with love, wisdom, and warmth. ❤️🎄

Have any other great gift ideas? Share them below! 👇✨

12/04/2025

🌟 Why Pets Are So Beneficial for Our Elderly Loved Ones 🐾💙

Did you know that having a pet can make a huge difference in the lives of seniors? Whether it’s a loyal dog, a gentle cat, or even a small companion like a bird, pets bring so much joy and support. Here are a few reasons why they’re such a wonderful match for older adults:

🐶 Emotional Support & Companionship
Pets help reduce feelings of loneliness by providing unconditional love and daily companionship.

🐱 Encouraging Routine & Purpose
Caring for an animal gives seniors a sense of responsibility and structure—something to look forward to each day.

🐕‍🦺 Boosting Physical Health
Walking a dog or playing with a pet encourages gentle movement, which can improve mobility and overall well-being.

🐾 Stress Relief & Better Mood
Studies show that spending time with pets can lower stress levels, reduce anxiety, and even boost serotonin—the “feel-good” hormone.

🐦 Social Connection
Pets can spark conversations and help create new friendships, whether at the park, around the neighborhood, or even online.

At any age, the bond between humans and animals is powerful—but for seniors, it can be truly life-enhancing. 💛

If you have a pet that brings joy to your life or to a loved one’s, share a photo below! 🐕🐈📸

The number of adults aged 65 and older is growing, and older adults are at higher risk for social isolation and loneliness due to changes in health and

12/04/2025

Thanks to the amazing dedication of her family and friends, the legacy of Virginia "Ginny" McCreary continues to live on, offering support to sarcoma patients at the Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute.

We are incredibly grateful for a recent donation from the fifth annual Drive Out Sarcoma Golf Tournament which benefits the Virginia Payne McCreary “Spin4Gin” Sarcoma Research and Patient Support Fund. The fund helps ensure sarcoma patients in the Lancaster area have the opportunity to participate in world-class research and clinical trials focused on discovering more effective treatments and a cure. The fund also supports local patients with financial need who are battling sarcoma. 💛

11/10/2025

🎉 Celebrating 9 Years of Dedication! 🎉

Please join us in congratulating Irina Wilkinson on 9 amazing years with By Your Side Home Care! 💙

Irina’s compassion, reliability, and commitment to providing exceptional care have touched so many lives — from clients and families to her fellow caregivers. Her hard work and heart truly embody what it means to be By Your Side.

Thank you, Irina, for your years of service and for making a difference every single day. Here’s to many more years of success and compassion! 🌟👏

11/04/2025

The Pennsylvania Foundation for Home Care & Hospice is excited to host its first-ever Virtual Silent Auction and you’re invited!

📅 November 3–14, 2025

Bid from anywhere on weekend getaways, dining experiences, gift baskets, and exclusive memorabilia, all while supporting the Foundation’s mission to help Pennsylvanians receive the care they need at home.

Every bid makes a difference for families across Pennsylvania through our Home Care Grant Program, educational scholarships, and other vital initiatives.

🔗 Start bidding now: https://givebutter.com/c/bmsNnR/auction
👉 Not bidding? You can still support the cause: Click here to donate
https://givebutter.com/c/bmsNnR

11/04/2025

💜 November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month 💜

This month, we honor the strength, love, and resilience of those living with Alzheimer’s and dementia — and the caregivers who support them every step of the way.

At By Your Side Home Care, we’re dedicated to providing compassionate care that brings comfort, dignity, and connection to every individual and family we serve. 🌿

We’d love to hear from you!
💬 Do you have a story, memory, or caregiving tip that’s helped you or someone you love?
💬 What words of encouragement would you share with others on this journey?

Drop your thoughts in the comments below — your story could inspire or comfort someone who needs it today. 💜

Learn more about Alzheimer's at https://www.alz.org/