Tag Archives: caregiver resources
Questions to Ask Yourself About Your Senior Loved One’s Health
Being a family caregiver adds extra tasks to your busy to-do list. No matter if you are helping out with personal care and dropping off groceries because you live near your loved one, or making doctor appointments from many miles … Continue reading
Small Tasks Your Home Care Caregiver Can Help With
Home care caregivers provide extra support and assistance to older adults. However, while many people think of home care caregivers as staying in the home for 8 hours at a time, or overnight, or even all day, the reality is … Continue reading
Signs Your Loved One Needs Help, But Doesn’t Need Assisted Living
After spending the holiday with aging loved ones, some family members might wonder if their parents are thriving at home. While it is true that many older adults can benefit from some extra support to feel their best and remain … Continue reading
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
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
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
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
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
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
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