When bathing is difficult or flat-out dangerous for your senior, she may resist the idea.
As the summer growing season slows down, now is the time to plant late summer crops.
A diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a difficult one to receive and understand, both for an older adult and for their family caregivers.
Whether you’ve been transferred for work or are stationed overseas, keeping in touch with your dad doesn’t have to be difficult. Maintaining a close bond with him is still possible.
The staff has been helpful in keeping our loved-one safe, helping with independence and choice, making sure family stays informed.
There are some situations in which you really can’t put off talking to your senior any longer about driving.
Here at Companion Services of America we are excited to offer educational tools for families to cope with illness, and the ability to handle stress and coping skills when dealing with their loved ones.
Taking the best care possible of your senior is about more than maintaining her physical health.
Fran was the most patient, optimistic, cheerful, energetic and loving caregiver to our mother.
Your senior and his or her family caregiver may have a pretty good idea of what basic nutritional requirements he or she needs.
