There’s nothing more difficult than realizing a parent can no longer care of themselves. Not every family is able to take over that responsibility and sometimes an aging loved one needs more care than it’s possible for the family to provide. Starting a conversation about assisted living for elderly parents…
There are currently 5.7 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia, and 83% of the help they receive comes from family members, friends, or other unpaid caregivers. If you’re one of them then no doubt you realize what an extremely stressful situation it can be, especially if…
Caring for an aging parent is overwhelming at times. Even the most supportive and strongest of families struggle with it. Especially when dementia, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s or another debilitating condition is a factor. Dementia is a reality that more than 46 million families worldwide are facing right now. There are more…
Are you stressed out because your elderly parent is refusing care? Whether it’s refusing to go to doctors appointments, live in an assisted living community, or stop engaging in dangerous behaviors (like driving), dealing with a parent who refuses help can be incredibly frustrating and stressful. It’s important to know,…
With flu season underway, people need to start taking precautions to protect themselves. Measures like frequent hand washing, flu shots, and avoiding sick people can all help to keep you healthy. But sometimes, the flu still hits you full fledged. This illness can create serious side effects. This especially holds…
Some of the most effective fall precautions you can take are making simple changes to fall-proof your loved one’s home. These tips can help.
Caregivers never get a break. Why? Your job is the basic human tasks you have to do for yourself too. You can’t get home from a day of work and want to keep going through the motions, but you have to. Teeth need to get brushed, meals cooked, kids to…
Properly matching client to caregiver is one of the most important factors of both client and caregiver satisfaction. When beginning with any home care agency, clients typically have many questions run through their head. Who is going to be helping me? What are they like? What is their experience? Any…
The world is seeing a rise in elderly patients needing assistance with their daily lives, mostly due to modern medical technologies that help lengthen their lifespan. The most efficient route is to get them into a nursing home, where they can mingle with other elderly patients. However, the high costs…
Mom could be falling often or dad could be battling dementia. It could just be a simple case of old age. You may have thought about moving your parent into your home, or maybe staying in theirs. Regardless, you know they need help. YOU need help. This is where hiring…
