Caregiver Burnout
This article discuses the importance of caregiver burnout. Working as a caregiver can be very rewarding, particularly if you are caring for a loved one. You get to spend time with someone you care about while giving them the best possible care and attention. However, being a caregiver is also very hard work. It is […]
Discussing Long-Term Care with Your Parents
It can be a difficult subject to approach, particularly when your parents have led such independent lives and want nothing more than to continue doing so. As we grow older, things get more difficult. Our mobility decreases, there could be memory issues, and there could be serious health problems ranging from arthritis to heart disease […]
Honoring Mom on Mother’s Day
In most households, the mother is the primary caregiver — cooking food, washing clothes, getting children to school on time and ensuring the home runs smoothly. It is a very difficult job at times, but mothers somehow always find a way to provide for their children. Nothing matches the love, patience and dedication that a […]
Home Care Agency Differences
If you are searching for a home care agency you will need to educate yourself on the various home care agency differences. Do you feel confident with your choice of your home care provider? What qualifications should one consider, when selecting an agency? According to a recent study, on Caregiver agencies, just because the caregiver […]
Agency Caregivers Versus Private Caregivers
Gradually, or at times unexpectedly, it happens… you can’t walk without holding onto furniture, you can’t keep up with household chores, and you can’t see the street signs to drive safely. You fear that you are slowly losing your independence. Let’s face it; the loss of independence is one of the biggest fears among the […]
Signs a Parent Needs Home Care Assistance
As your parents age, they may reach a point where they are struggling to look after themselves. Performing activities of daily living may become difficult as a person ages and your parents may be finding some common tasks become more difficult as the years pass. But how can you tell when a parent needs home […]
Home Care Benefits to Seniors
Our non-medical home care services allow the elderly to stay physically close to their belongings that give them comfort. Their favorite chair, gardening, friends and family that stop by and visit, and a kitchen to enjoy a morning cup of coffee, are all comforts, we call home. Their cherished possessions do not have to be condensed and stored, […]
Costs of Hiring a Private Caregiver
Learn the costs of hiring a private Caregiver and what you need to know before hiring them as an independent contracted employee. This article discusses the critical questions to ask when seeking care for yourself or a loved One. The toughest decision families make is who is going to be responsible for the care of a loved […]
In-Home Safety Checklist for Seniors
This article discusses the importance of completing an in-home safety checklist for seniors. If you have an aging parent at home, at some point you will have to decide if it is still safe for them to live in their home or if they should move into an assisted living facility. One of the key considerations […]
In-Home Fall Prevention for Seniors
Every year in this country, one out of every three people over the age of 65 falls, according to the CDC. Even more disturbing is that less than half notify their doctor of the incident. A startling fact is that falling just one time actually doubles your chances of doing it again. The next fall could […]