Caring for an elderly loved one at home provides a great opportunity to ensure the individual remains in a comfortable space, within their community, and surrounded by the people, places, and things they love best—without any traumatic moves or transitions. However, as age- and medically-related decline progresses, many seniors can…
According to AARP, more than 90% of adults 65 and older prefer to remain in their homes and age in place. Taking care of elderly parents at home can be challenging, but it’s one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. There are so many benefits to supporting a…
When seniors and/or their families begin the process of looking for in home care, it can be a daunting task. You can call half a dozen different agencies but your average person may not be able to tell much of a difference between them. A common practice of families looking…
It can be a daunting task trying to find in-home care for you or your senior loved one. When you begin the process, you may call many different agencies and ask about the rates and services on offer. But you might still feel unsure about which agency to choose. On…
Being discharged from the hospital can be both an exciting and anxiety-inducing event for clients and their families. On one hand, you finally get to go home. But on the other hand, you’ve been dependent on hospital staff for weeks now. Are you ready? Patients about to be discharged may…
According to a study done by the Family Caregiver’s Alliance, over 20% of family caregivers suffer from mild to severe depression. Taking care of a loved one who has age-related disabilities or dementia may seem fulfilling, yet in reality, it can be completely overwhelming. It is important to watch out for the…
More than 50 million people in the world who have been diagnosed with dementia, and another 10 million are found to have the cognitive decline of dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. It is not only the one diagnosed who has their entire lives changed. Their loved ones now face the uncertainty…
According to the latest reports, one in three older adults in the United States is struggling with feelings of loneliness. Do you think your elderly loved one could be feeling this way? If they’re spending a lot of time at home by themselves without much entertainment, there’s a good chance…
Do you currently provide care for an elderly parent? If so, you’re not alone. More than 65 million people in the United States currently act as a caregiver, and many of these people are caring for elderly parents or loved ones. As a caregiver, you have to make a lot…
Dementia is a disease which leaves sufferers with memory loss and cognitive decline. It affects around 5.7 million Americans and this number is set to rise to 14 million by 2050. But some memory loss happens naturally due to aging. So how can you be sure your loved one is…
