What Does Respite Care Do?
If you’re not familiar with what respite care is all about, you might have resisted hiring home care providers for that purpose. It truly is a simple concept. Respite means that you’re taking a break or a period of rest from your duties as a caregiver. When you return to your normal life, you’ve got […]
Who Is on Your Caregiving Team?
You might not realize it, but one of the best things that you can do is to establish your own caregiving team. Even if you’re the only person who knows that there’s a team at all, these people make up your support network. They’re also part of the group that supports your senior. Your Senior’s […]
Changes to Make in Your Senior’s Bathroom to Help Them Cope with Mobility Issues
The bathroom is one of the most frequently used rooms in the home and it can also be one of the most dangerous. The very nature of the tasks performed in the bathroom and the physical movements needed to manage those tasks can make this room very challenging for an elderly adult who is living […]
Why Should You Consider Home Care Early in Your Senior’s Cancer Journey?
The time immediately following a cancer diagnosis is one of tremendous change, thoughts, and decision-making. As a family caregiver for your elderly parent, you will play a vital role in their cancer journey, and that starts the moment they find out they are living with this disease. Some of the decisions that need to be […]
Five Big Considerations for Caregivers
When you’re just getting started as a caregiver, the sheer volume of what you’re managing for your elderly family member easily gets overwhelming. Here are some big considerations for you to focus on while you’re getting your footing. Her Safety Is the Biggest Concern. Safety is tremendously important for your senior. If she’s in an […]
Five Tips for Making Daily Dressing Easier for a Senior with Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease affects so many aspects of your senior’s life, even simple activities like getting dressed for the day. As the disease progresses, these problems can become more serious, so it helps to have some strategies in place. Reduce the Choices. When your senior has too many choices when she’s getting dressed she might find […]
Protecting Your Elderly Loved One from Falls in Winter Weather
Falls are a very serious risk for elderly adults. Each year approximately 30% of all adults over the age of 60 will experience a fall, and hospitalizations among these adults associated with falls are twice as long as those associated with any other reason for admission. A senior who experiences a fall can sustain injuries […]
What Do You Need to Do to Get Ready for Respite?
You might not think about it this way, but if you take the time to get ready to take respite time, you’re more likely to follow through. This is an important addition to your situation as a caregiver because it gives you a chance to step back for a little while. Make Respite a Priority. […]
Preparing for How Alzheimer’s Will Affect Your Senior
When your elderly family member is first diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, you might feel as if you’re stuck on a roller coaster that you just can’t control. While that’s true to an extent, you can prepare for what’s coming and you can help your elderly family member to do the same. Learn as Much as […]
Could Your Mom’s Diet Improve Her Rheumatoid Arthritis?
Rheumatoid arthritis is an autoimmune condition where your body’s immune system attacks tissue. Common symptoms include swollen and stiff joints, weight loss, fever, and lack of energy. It’s a condition that is more common in women and often appears between the ages of 40 and 60. If your mom has it, it can impact her […]
