Golden Age Home Care

11/17/2025

📢 401(k) Contribution Limits Are Changing in 2026!

Great news for those saving for retirement! According to new IRS updates for 2026, employees will be able to contribute more toward their 401(k) plans:

🔹 Base contribution limit: Increases to $24,500
🔹 Catch-up contributions (age 50+): Increase to $8,000
🔹 Super catch-up (age 60–63): Remains at $11,250

At Golden Age Home Care, we encourage all caregivers to take advantage of these retirement benefits to build long-term financial security. Even small contributions add up over time! 💛

If you have questions about your 401(k) or want help adjusting your contributions, our HR team is here to support you.

11/14/2025

In home care, kindness is more than a gesture—it’s the heart of everything we do.
It’s in the way a caregiver takes time to sit and listen.
In the smile shared during a morning routine.
In the gentle reassurance offered to someone living with memory loss.
On World Kindness Day, we celebrate the quiet, powerful moments that remind us care is not just a service—it’s a connection.
Let’s all look for opportunities today to offer a kind word, a helping hand, or a little extra patience.
Because kindness doesn’t just change someone’s day—it can change a life.

11/12/2025

🌟Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day🌟
Today and every day, we honor the brave men and women who served our country with courage and commitment. Their stories of sacrifice inspire us every day, and we are committed to helping them live with the dignity and independence they deserve.
To all our veteran clients, caregivers, and families:
Thank you for your service. We are honored to serve you in return.🙌

If you or a loved one could benefit from our compassionate home care services, visit our office or call us today for a free consultation. Thank you, veterans, for your service. 🙏

11/03/2025

Did you know November is National Family Caregivers Month?
Behind so many front doors is someone quietly doing it all—managing medications, preparing meals, helping a parent bathe, comforting a spouse with memory loss, or simply sitting bedside through the hard days.
These are family caregivers. we want to take a moment to say:
You are seen. You are appreciated. And you are not alone.

Because caregiving is not just a role—it’s a relationship, a promise, and an act of deep devotion. Thank you for your love, strength, and sacrifice.

11/01/2025

⏰🕘 Don’t Forget to Fall Back!
This Sunday, November 3rd, Daylight Saving Time ends—remember to set your clocks back one hour before bed!
At Golden Age Home Care, we know time changes can affect sleep, medication schedules, and routines—especially for seniors. Our caregivers are here to help ensure a smooth and safe transition.😇
✅Adjust medication reminders
✅Check clocks and appliances
✅Maintain a calming bedtime routine
✅Reassure clients with gentle reminders
Let’s keep everyone on time—and at ease.

10/31/2025

10/29/2025

According to USCIS beginning October 30, 2025, certain workers whose work permits (Employment Authorization Documents, or EADs) are up for renewal will no longer receive automatic extensions while their renewal applications are processed.
🔍 What’s changing
Previously, workers in certain eligible categories could continue working while their renewal for an EAD was pending—thanks to an automatic extension.
Under the new interim final rule, if you file your renewal on or after the effective date, you may not receive that automatic extension and might be required to stop working until the renewal is approved.
This rule applies to specific categories of EAD holders. There are exceptions, such as individuals under Temporary Protected Status (TPS) or other statutorily covered groups.
✅ What to do if you’re affected
If you hold an EAD and are planning to renew: File as early as possible—USCIS recommends submitting your renewal up to 180 days before expiry.
Monitor your work-authorization status closely. If your EAD lapses and you do not have an automatic extension, you must stop working until your renewal is approved.
Keep your employer (HR) informed about your status so we can support compliance and proper documentation.

More info can be found: https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/dhs-ends-automatic-extension-of-employment-authorization

10/27/2025

📢 ACA Update for 2026!

The ACA affordability threshold is increasing to 9.96% of an employee’s household income (up from 9.02% in 2025).

💡 What this means:
If you’re getting the health plan from the employer, an employee’s share of the premium for self-only coverage can’t exceed 9.96% of their household income in 2026.
👉 This threshold applies to the least expensive self-only plan an employer offers
Stay informed and plan ahead to keep your benefits ACA-compliant! ✅

10/20/2025

📢 Important Reminder for Caregivers - Tiếng Việt ở phần xem thêm!

At Golden Age Home Care, the well-being of our clients depends on accurate and timely care. Any time services cannot be provided—whether due to unplanned hospitalizations, planned medical stays, client or caregiver unavailability, travel, or refusal of services—this is considered a missed shift.
👉 It is crucial that all missed shifts are reported to the agency within 24 hours.
Failure to report in a timely manner may raise concerns with Managed Care Organizations regarding caregiver presence and could impact the client’s authorized hours in future assessments.
✅ To keep care running smoothly, please notify your Coordinator right away—or call/text our office at 215-689-0000—for any missed services, planned or unplanned.

Your prompt communication ensures that our clients continue receiving the care and support they deserve. 💙

Tại Golden Age Home Care, sức khỏe và sự an tâm của khách hàng phụ thuộc vào việc chăm sóc chính xác và kịp thời.
Bất kỳ khi nào dịch vụ không thể được cung cấp—dù là do nhập viện đột xuất, nằm viện theo kế hoạch, khách hàng hoặc nhân viên chăm sóc không có mặt, đi xa, hoặc từ chối dịch vụ—điều này sẽ được coi là ca làm việc bị bỏ lỡ.
👉 Điều quan trọng là tất cả các ca bị bỏ lỡ phải được báo cáo cho công ty trong vòng 24 giờ.
Việc không báo cáo kịp thời có thể làm dấy lên lo ngại từ các công ty bảo hiểm về sự hiện diện của nhân viên chăm sóc và có thể ảnh hưởng đến số giờ được phê duyệt cho khách hàng trong các đợt đánh giá sau này.
✅ Để việc chăm sóc được diễn ra suôn sẻ, vui lòng thông báo ngay cho Điều phối viên của bạn—hoặc gọi/nhắn tin đến văn phòng chúng tôi theo số 215-689-0000—về bất kỳ dịch vụ nào bị bỏ lỡ, dù là có kế hoạch hay đột xuất.

10/15/2025

Clean hands save lives!

On Global Handwashing Day, we highlight one of the simplest and most effective ways to prevent illness—especially for our most vulnerable clients.
Handwashing isn’t just a routine; it’s a critical step in preventing the spread of illness, reducing hospitalizations, and protecting lives.
For our caregivers, proper hand hygiene is part of every visit, every task, and every interaction. From preparing meals to assisting with mobility or medication, clean hands are a promise of safe, professional care.
Why it matters:
Up to 80% of infections are spread by hands.
Older adults and those with chronic illnesses are more susceptible to complications from infections.
In home care settings, consistent hand hygiene helps reduce the risk of cross-contamination and keeps everyone—clients, families, and caregivers—safer.
We’re proud of our caregivers for following best practices every day. And we invite everyone—families, and clients—to join us in this simple but life-saving habit

10/13/2025

🌊🧭 Happy Columbus Day, friends!

Today’s all about celebrating exploration and new beginnings — a good reminder that life’s little adventures don’t always need a map. Sometimes, it’s about taking that next step with courage and curiosity. ❤️

At Golden Age Home Care, we see that spirit every day — caregivers going the extra mile, clients sharing stories of their own journeys, and families finding new ways to show love and care. 💛

So whether you’re off exploring, relaxing at home, or working hard today, take a moment to celebrate how far you’ve come

10/10/2025

October 10 is World Mental Health Day

Mental health is just as important as physical health—at every age. Mental health matters—for our clients, caregivers, and families. On World Mental Health Day, we’re reminded that caring for the mind is just as important as caring for the body.
At Golden Age, we recognize that caring for others starts with understanding their emotional well-being. Whether it's companionship, active listening, or a calming presence, our caregivers are here for the whole person.

Let’s check in, speak up, and support one another with compassion, empathy and kindness.
You’re not alone. We’re here to help—body, mind, and heart.