Our granddaughter is the happiest person I ever met! When she is not smiling, she is laughing, it is so great to be around her. Have you met people like this, so happy all the time? It got me thinking, is happiness a personality trait or can you do things to make yourself happier? Researchers that study happiness find that both are true. Some people have a personality that is more naturally happier than others, however, happiness is something we can choose as a state of being.

What is happiness? Research suggests real happiness is not a fleeting sensation but a combination of how satisfied you are with your life and your relationships, how much meaning you have from your work, and how much gratitude you feel. Experts say if happiness is solely dependent on our circumstances, most of us would be unhappy because life brings challenges and adversity. People often find meaning and personal growth in hard times. Studies indicate that people who are thankful and help others tend to be happier. Happiness helps our immune system stay strong. It makes our life more fulfilling. Our happiness positively impacts our family, friends, our co-workers, our clients, and our community. “The world is a better place when the happiest version of each one of us is walking around.”

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Donna Wrabel, LMSW

Co-Owner at At Your Side Home Care

For most of us, the word "home" evokes warm feelings of comfort, security and well-being. For older adults, home also means holding tight to cherished memories and maintaining self-esteem and independence. When illness, injury or age make life a little more challenging, remaining at home in a comfortable, familiar environment encourages recovery and enhances the quality of life. Home can be defined as a private residence, an independent or assisted living facility or even a short term stay in the hospital, we recognize the additional benefits provided by a personal, professional assistant.

Our Certified Nurse Aides, 24-Hour Live-in Assistants and Home Health Aides are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We also provide the security and confidence of 24-hour Telephone Assistance, so fast, reliable help is always available when it's needed. To learn more about our homecare services see our homecare services page.

Different people need different levels of homecare. To meet the requirements of our clients, At Your Side Homecare maintains consistent staffing levels of caring professionals. Homecare service is available for as little as a few hours a week, or as many as 24 hours a day, seven days a week

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