Author Archives: Dee Jones

How Professional Caregivers Can Help During the Holidays

Most older adults hire a home care caregiver to assist with daily tasks, personal hygiene, or companionship. However, did you know that caregivers can provide significant support during the busy holiday season as well as throughout the year? Here at … Continue reading

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Sensory Stimulation and Dementia

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, and we always like to jump in the conversation in order to supply information and resources to the clients we serve, and their family members. If your senior loved one is living with Alzheimer’s disease … Continue reading

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Common Side Effects of Medications

The month of October is home to Pharmacy Week (October 20-26, 2024), an annual week that recognizes the pharmacists in our communities and celebrates their expertise. Pharmacists are an excellent source of information, especially for older adults who take more … Continue reading

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4 Questions to Ask Your Loved One About Their Future Plans

While emergencies and health crises do get in the way sometimes, it is always ideal to know your aging loved one’s goals and plans before a fall, heart attack, stroke, or other unplanned event occurs. Fortunately, talking about estate planning … Continue reading

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Family Caregiver Tips: Assisting with Personal Care

When your aging loved one needs a little extra assistance or support, you might find yourself stepping into a caregiving role. And you aren’t alone. About 25% of adults have done some type of family caregiving for a senior loved … Continue reading

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Family Caregiver Self-Care Ideas

Being a family caregiver is rewarding, certainly. But no matter if you are caring for a loved one who lives 10 minutes away or 10 hours away, caregiving can also be quite exhausting and challenging. Family caregivers are prone to … Continue reading

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Seniors and Ride Share Services

Transportation challenges can be one of the biggest barriers to seniors engaging in social opportunities, following up with medical appointments, or running important errands. With about only 20% of adults over the age of 65 being licensed drivers, it is … Continue reading

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Celebrating Aging Women in Your Life

This month, as we celebrate our CaringGivers 10th anniversary, we can’t help but think about the community that has trusted us with senior care throughout the DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia). To say that we are thankful is … Continue reading

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Home Care Support for Diabetes

Some chronic conditions are more common than others. Diabetes, for example, affects about 16.5 million seniors in America. Due to its prevalence, it is no wonder why so many older adults are living with the condition, many of whom are … Continue reading

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What to Do When Your Loved One Refuses Assistance

You know that your aging loved one needs some support at home. Maybe you’ve noticed they struggle with personal care tasks or can’t keep up with basic housekeeping. Or, perhaps you’ve noticed they aren’t eating well or are struggling with … Continue reading

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