Returning the Love That Mom Gave Us!
Returning the Love That Mom Gave Us! Hello, Suzanne?” It’s a familiar voice on my phone, but faint. It’s my mom. “I hope I didn’t get your voice mail again”. With frustration I wondered, “how did I miss her call? Without her, I would never be here”. Well, life has been so busy, with a…
Read MoreDesign To Care!
JUDY LYNCH I knew from an early age that I was instinctively a caregiver. My special pride in caring came at an early age, it was caring for my hero, my granddad. Caring for him came natural for me as I helped the aides in providing him with care. It was in Florida I…
Read MoreTry These 3 Tips to Reduce Holiday Stress for Loved Ones with Alzheimer’s
Those who help provide care for a loved one with Alzheimer’s know: even the most ordinary of days is far from ordinary. The ever-changing challenges can be unpredictable at best, and at times, overwhelming. During the holiday season, amidst the gift-giving, holiday parties and gatherings, the noise, clutter, and interruptions in routine can result in…
Read MoreCelebrate National Family Caregivers’ Month with Respite Care
Baking, shopping, decorating, parties, children’s school events, family get-togethers… add all of that to the ongoing routine of working and caring for your family, and you’ve got a recipe for stress! If on top of all of that you’re also one of the 34 million family caregivers in the United States, your level of stress…
Read MoreHow Seniors Can Have a Healthier – and Happier – Thanksgiving
For older adults, Thanksgiving can stir a wide range of emotions. The joy of spending time with extended family and friends can sometimes be overshadowed by the loss of loved ones and a lifestyle that’s become increasingly isolated over the years. On top of that, seniors may have dietary concerns and restrictions that make it…
Read MoreTips for Helping Seniors Prepare for Winter
Get ready…it’s coming! While there’s nothing we can do to stop those cold winter months from making their appearance, there’s plenty we can do to ensure that our senior loved ones are prepared. Help protect the safety and wellbeing of the seniors in your life over the winter with these tips: Prevent falls. As we…
Read MoreLet’s Talk About Fall (Prevention, That Is)
Fall is a lovely time of year, but there’s another kind of fall that isn’t so lovely. According to the CDC, every 20 minutes a senior dies from a fall, and millions more are injured and hospitalized. And for the elderly, even a minor fall can result in major complications, including fractures or head traumas.…
Read MoreBenefits of Home Care for a Parent with Dementia
When you have a loved one who is suffering under the burden of dementia, life can quickly become stressful for the whole family. You have a few options, but perhaps the best option is dementia home care. Here are 5 reasons to choose home care for a loved one with dementia over residential facilities. Less…
Read MoreBenefits of Home Care Services for After-Surgery Care
Sometimes when you or an elderly parent have to have surgery, it is scary to not know for certain how you or your loved one are going to get to follow-up visits, who is going to help around the house, and how in the world you are going to remember all of the instructions the…
Read MoreWhy Your Elderly Parent Should Remain Living at Home
Watching your parents age and lose independence is an emotional and often upsetting experience. For many, the transition from independence to assisted living can be frustrating and even painful. There is, however, something you can do to make that transition less difficult, and that is to allow your elderly parent to remain at home for…
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