Vegetable Recalls May Be the Best Reason of All to Get Your Parents Gardening
Gardening helps your parents get outside in the sun and fresh air. It’s a good form of exercise for someone with lower mobility or stamina. It’s also a good way to change eating habits. There is an even bigger reason to get your parents gardening. More and more food recalls or alerts are coming out…
Read MoreShould I Help My Aging Relative To Quit Smoking?
Before scientific research came out about how bad smoking is for the body, many young people started the habit and have smoked their entire lives. Those people are not elderly Americans and have a lifetime of smoking behind them. Many family caregivers wonder if it’s worth it to work with their aging relative to try…
Read MoreHow Hot Cocoa May Help with MS Fatigue
People with multiple sclerosis (MS) battle all kinds of challenging symptoms. One of them is fatigue. Fatigue is an extreme feeling of sleepiness that doesn’t go away even after the person rests. About 80 percent of people with MS report having fatigue. It may not sound like a serious problem, but for people with MS…
Read MoreDid You Realize Caregiving Would Ask So Much of You?
For some caregivers there was never a question about whether or not they would be the one to help their aging family member. But the reality of the situation can be kind of a lot to take in, especially for brand new caregivers. If that’s the situation that you’re experiencing, you’re not alone. There is…
Read MoreCompanion Services Of America Is Wonderful!
We liked our caregiver from Companion Services of America. She was patient and wonderful to my mom. Companion Services was wonderful to work with and we will definitely use them again!
Read MoreFive Ways to Help Your Senior Cope with Chronic Pain
Chronic pain does so much to hinder your elderly family member’s quality of life. Finding ways to cope with chronic pain and underlying issues is crucial for both of you. Work with Her Doctor to Develop a Pain-relief Plan The very first step is always to work with your senior’s medical professionals to come up…
Read MoreCompanion Services of America is a Wonderful Company to Work With
We have used Companion Services of America for one and half years now. Before we called them we were concerned about leaving our dad alone. Now we are able to focus on a longer range plan. My father’s caregivers were wonderful! Companion Services of America was a Great organization to work with.
Read MoreHelp Your Parent Avoid These Tax Scams
Tax season has arrived, which means scammers are out there seeking to steal your parent’s money or their identity. There are all kinds of tax scams out there. The best way for family caregivers to keep their elderly parents safe from tax scams is to know what kinds of scams are happening and talk to…
Read MoreEmployee of the Month
Congratulations to Delia Villasin for becoming employee of the month!! Delia joined Companion Services of America in 2015 as a certified nursing assistant. She has a nursing degree in the Philippines. Delia has two children and enjoys spending time with friends and family. She is an outstanding caregiver whom works hard to please her clients.…
Read MoreSleeping Badly? These Tips Can Help
When you’re not sleeping well you’re more likely to be irritable and everything seems to take longer than it should in order to get it done. Improving your sleep can improve more than you think about your entire caregiving experience. Create a Space that’s Just for Sleep. You might find that you’re multitasking in your…
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